Yan Xishan's former residence.

Yan Xishan's former residence is located in Hebian Village, Hebian Town, Dingxiang County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It was built in 1913 and took 24 years to complete. It now covers an area of ​​more than 33,000 square meters.

There are various architectural styles here, including traditional palace-style buildings of the late Qing Dynasty, such as the East Garden with flying eaves, walking walls, and carved beams and painted buildings; there are simple and elegant northern residences, such as the Old Master's Mansion; and there are exquisite and unique buildings that combine Chinese and Western styles, such as the Dudu Mansion. Its layout is rigorous, with east-west as the central axis, left and right symmetry, and clear priorities. The stone carvings, brick carvings and wood carvings on each building are exquisite and amazing. Yan Mansion also has a mysterious tunnel, which is said to be about ten kilometers long and runs underground with complete facilities. This is not only a precious object for studying the rise and fall of the Yan family, but also a historical relic of the ups and downs of Yan Xishan's political career. It has unique cultural and aesthetic value. Today, it has become a famous tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to visit.

Post by REMINGTON STEELE | Nov 19, 2024