Courtyard Vicissitudes -- An Interpretation of the History and Culture of Ancient Residential Buildings in Shanxi

Author: Luo Zhaohui
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Once upon a time, the wealthy merchants and tycoons of Sanjin were prosperous and influential both locally and internationally. From ancient times to the present, Shanxi's traditional culture has been unique, shining brightly in the Yellow River Basin. The towering and grand mansions of the Shanxi merchants; the simple yet elegant residential courtyards, have left behind a sealed history for later generations, recording the vicissitudes of rise and fall. They also tell a series of moving stories that evoke admiration, sorrow, and endless reflection.