The time and space coordinates of the living fossils of the north and south houses in Tianshui City

【Title: Traveling through 400 years! A complete guide to Tianshui's "North and South Houses", a dialogue through time and space of the national treasure-level Ming Dynasty official residence! 】

📌 **Highlights**
1️⃣ **Explore the official residence of the Ming Dynasty and experience the mystery of wood carving**
Check out the rare Ming Dynasty official residences in the country - South House and North House, where the private residences of two generations of famous officials, father and son, face each other across the street. The gatehouse of the southern house "Fuxiandi" has intricate hanging flowers and wooden carvings, while the moon beam under the eaves of the northern house "Taichangdi" can be called the ceiling of the ancient building! You must see the clay sculpture No. 133 of the little monk "Oriental Smile" to experience the ultimate aesthetics of Ming Dynasty craftsmen.

2️⃣ **Underground secret passage wonders, unlock treasure legends**
The "treasure cave" 114 meters underground in the South House leads directly to the North House. The blue brick tunnel from the Ming Dynasty hides a secret. The secret rooms on both sides once stored hundreds of boxes of gold and fine wine. The mystery remains unsolved to this day and is full of mystery! Only the brave ones must explore it, and a casual shot will give you the feeling of watching Tomb Robbers' Chronicles.

3️⃣ **Folk Museum, immersive travel**
Thousands of Ming and Qing folk exhibits restore the life of officials: "The Female Generals of the Yang Family" is performed in the shadow theater, the purple bamboo in the study courtyard sets off the plaque "Qi Pu Ying Cai", the embroidered building has carved railings with plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, and the ancient style photos take you back to the years of the boudoir in a second.

4️⃣ **Ancient trees and flowers, four-season limited aesthetics**
The 700-year-old locust tree in the south house blocks out the sun, the 300-year-old wintersweet in the north house is fragrant in winter, the red flowers in Lingxiao Courtyard are like fire in June, and the summer lotus and koi play in the water in the back garden, making it a great background in all seasons.

🏨 **Accommodation recommendations**
▪️ **Hotels in Tianshui City**: Within walking distance to Fuxi Temple and Yuquan Temple, connecting cultural tours.
▪️ **Tianmu Hot Spring Resort**: Soak in selenium-rich hot springs to relieve fatigue from hiking, and enjoy the mountain view from the window.

🍜 **Must-eat food**
Malatang with buckwheat jelly "Gua Gua" is spicy and refreshing; Wen Tang Street's "Selenium Health Banquet" is cooked with ancient well water, which is fresh and unique.

🚗 **Traffic Tips**
Take the high-speed rail to Tianshui Station, and then take bus No. 1/5/6 directly to the destination; tickets are free (exchange tickets with mainland China ID card), and it is recommended to avoid the peak of the temple fair on the 16th day of the first lunar month.

⚠️ **Notes**
Wear non-slip shoes to deal with the slippery blue bricks. Flash lights are prohibited to protect the paintings. The tunnel is narrow and you need to bend over to pass through. During the peak season, it is recommended to enter the park before 9 am to avoid the crowds.

🌿 **Conclusion**
"From Ming Dynasty woodcarvings to underground vaults, the houses in the north and south use red walls and secret passages to write half of the secret history of officials! Those who dare to challenge the 100-meter tunnel, raise your hands in the comment section!"