Qiao's Compound

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Coordinates: 37°24′21.86″N, 112°25′47.93″E

Shanxi Pingyao County Area 1,260 km². Population 490,000 (year 2002) Administration Type County Postal Code 031100 Area Code 0354 A courtyard of Quio's Compound Located 30 kilometers north west of the historic Pingyao city lies the historic Qiao family home of Raise the Red Lantern fame. Begun during the reign of the Qing Dynasty's Emperor Qian Long and finished in the eighteenth century, it is a courtyard estate covering 9000 square meters and having 313 rooms with 4000 square meters within 6 large courtyards and 19 smaller courtyards. From the air the it appears to spell out the Chinese word for happiness. Architects consider it to be one of the finest remaining examples of imposing private residences in northern China. It has been converted into a museum and has many period furnishings. [edit] References This article incorporates material and information taken directly from the Museum's exhibits Travel China on Qiao's compound [edit] More Images Qiao's Compound Qiao's Compound Qiao's Compound3.jpg Qiao Compound's Garden

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