Blue bricks and yellow earth, Shanxi sings and Shaanxi listens.

You may want to know about the Li Family Courtyard in Yuncheng, Shanxi. Here is a travel guide to the Li Family Courtyard:

Preparation

- Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID, senior citizen card, and other valid documents for ticket discounts or identity verification.

- Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. Pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter.

- Other items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, an umbrella or raincoat, comfortable sneakers, etc.

Transportation Guide

- Self-driving: You can directly search for "Li Family Courtyard" on the navigation software. The courtyard provides a free parking lot and two slow charging piles.

- Public transportation: First, arrive at Yuncheng City, then take a bus to Wanrong County from Yuncheng Bus Station, get off at the entrance of Li Family Courtyard, and then transfer to local transportation to the scenic area.

Attraction Introduction

- Architectural style: The overall style is a vertical well-shaped courtyard with a wealth-gathering design, integrating the Hui-style architectural style. Some courtyards present a "Gothic style," which is a model of the combination of Chinese and Western styles.

- Carving art: There are a large number of exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, wood carvings, and iron art decorations, showing the auspicious meanings of many children and blessings, and the inheritance of farming and reading in southern Shanxi.

- Cultural heritage: There are many intangible cultural heritages with a long history in the courtyard, such as Wanrong paper-cutting, woodblock New Year pictures, etc.

Tour Route

- Essence tour route: You can first visit the main courtyard, appreciate the unique architectural style and exquisite carving art, then go to the private school and library to feel the cultural heritage of the Li family, and finally go to the farm tool courtyard to learn about the past farming culture.

- In-depth tour route: If you have enough time, you can visit all the open courtyards, including some rooms displaying the history and life scenes of the Li family, to gain an in-depth understanding of the rise and fall of the Li family and their charitable deeds.

Food Recommendations

- Yuncheng Big Plate Chicken: It combines local characteristics, with tender chicken, soft potatoes, and wide noodles, with a rich flavor.

- Wanrong Cold Noodles: It has a smooth taste, rich seasoning, and a sour and spicy taste, which is a local specialty snack.

- Wenxi Boiled Cake: It has a crispy outer skin, soft filling, and a sweet but not greasy taste, which is a traditional famous snack in Yuncheng.

Accommodation Arrangement

- Nearby hotels: There are some budget hotels and homestays nearby, such as farmhouses near the Li Family Courtyard, with a comfortable environment and affordable prices, where you can also experience local rural life.

- County accommodation: If you want to choose more types of accommodation and facilities, you can go to Wanrong County, where there are various star-rated hotels and budget hotels to choose from.