Shanxi | The Mansion of the Royal Families in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the first cultural giant clan in northern China

The Mansion of the Royal Families was the residence of Chen Tingjing, the teacher of Emperor Kangxi. The architecture is built according to the mountain terrain, with layered buildings and courtyards, creating an ancient castle-style architectural complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. During these two dynasties, the Chen family produced 41 tribute students, 19 scholars, 38 officials, and among them, 9 were successful in the imperial examinations, 6 entered the Hanlin Academy, earning the reputation as the first cultural giant clan in northern China during the Qing dynasty. Location: No. 2, Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province 🎫 Ticket Price: Peak season 120 yuan/person , off-season 100 yuan/person . (It is recommended to hire a guide if the budget allows, approximately 130 yuan for a deeper understanding of the cultural history) Self-driving: After exiting the highway, follow the road signs and staff guidance to the Mansion of the Royal Families parking lot, where parking costs 10 yuan with no time limit. Public transport: Take the 201 bus directly from Jincheng East Station, but tickets must be purchased in advance, and the timing must be well planned, with a bus every hour, reaching the destination in one hour. Highlights 🔸 The Mansion of the Royal Families architectural complex is divided into the inner city and outer city. The inner city was built in the sixth year of the Ming Chongzhen era to avoid war chaos. The outer city was completed in the forty-second year of Kangxi's reign and is a rare official residence architectural complex from the Ming and Qing periods. 🔸 The Mansion of the Royal Families covers a large area, with a view at every step. Each courtyard, city tower, passageway, and garden can be thoroughly enjoyed, offering creative space for photography from various angles. Experts have praised it as 'the residence of the first cultural giant clan in northern China'. Tips 🔹 The mansion is very large, and the best tour route is thoughtfully indicated inside. 🔹 At the Mansion of the Royal Families scenic area, every day at 10:00, there is a performance at the Imperial Book Tower Square called 'Welcoming the Sacred Carriage', where the master of the mansion, Chen Tingjing, and his family welcome Emperor Kangxi, offering a feast for the eyes of visitors. 🔹 There are evening performances at the Mansion of the Royal Families, with a ticket price of 262 yuan/person for the performance plus a return visit to the mansion. The story of Chen Tingjing, the Qing dynasty prime minister, and his family is told. There are two shows on Saturdays and Sundays. The first show is from seven to nine o'clock, and the second show starts at 10:00. 🔹 Viewing format: The audience is free to move around according to the plot, with no fixed seats. (Free movement for viewing) 🔹 The entire performance is divided into five parts: Zone One - Disaster Relief and Aid to the People, Zone Two - For Home and Country, Zone Three - Virtuous Wife's Ennoblement