Which one is more worth seeing, the Shanxi Wang Family Courtyard or the Qiao Family Courtyard?

Which one is more worth exploring, the Wang Family Courtyard or the Qiao Family Courtyard in Shanxi?

First of all, let me give you some personal insights: I prefer the Wang Family Courtyard! Next, I will compare these two places in detail for you from several aspects to see which one appeals to you more.

When it comes to opening hours, the Qiao Family Courtyard opens to welcome guests at 8 a.m., while the Wang Family Courtyard opens a little later, at 9 a.m. So, if you want to avoid waiting, it is a good choice to leave early for Qiao Family Courtyard. However, if you want to leisurely enjoy the antique architecture in the morning, then the Wang Family Courtyard may be more to your liking.

In terms of ticket prices, the full ticket price of Qiao Family Courtyard is 92 yuan, and the student ticket is only 58 yuan; while the full ticket price of Wang Family Courtyard is 55 yuan, and it is free for tourists from the province on weekdays. Therefore, if you are a student or working in Shanxi, Wang Family Courtyard is undoubtedly your first choice.

Let’s talk about age and land area. The Qiao Family Courtyard is a typical Qing Dynasty architectural style with a "Xi" pattern. It covers an area of ??9,140 square meters and has 313 houses. The Wang Family Courtyard was built by the Jingsheng Wang family. It has five lanes and six forts and one street, with a total area of ??250,000 square meters. Therefore, if you want to see more buildings and scenery, Wang Family Courtyard is undoubtedly the best choice. Moreover, the Wang Family Courtyard has a unique architectural style and exquisite carvings, and is known as the "Forbidden City of Shanxi".

In general, Shanxi Wang Family Courtyard and Qiao Family Courtyard each have their own merits. The Qiao Family Courtyard opens earlier and the tickets are cheaper; while the Wang Family Courtyard is larger and has a unique architectural style. So, which one is more worth seeing depends on your personal preferences and itinerary.