Currently, there are 76 well-preserved ancient courtyards open to visitors. These courtyards [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] are built with natural stones and wood one by one on the northern slopes of the valley. A stone paved lane divides the village into two groups and the houses extends from north to south like a in a sector shape. Most people in the village have the surname of Han.
Ancient quadrangle dwellings are mainly courtyards [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] with three rooms on three sides. Most of them are Qing Dynasty buildings which look like castles in the mountain. The houses are decorated with brick, wooden and stone carvings engraved with flowers and birds symbolizing good luck. There are also calligraphy and paintings within the houses. Accessory buildings for the courtyards include screen wall, archway, hitching posts and stones to mount a horse.
At present, many of these houses courtyards have been converted into inns offering food and lodging to travelers.
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Ancient quadrangle dwellings are mainly courtyards [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] with three rooms on three sides. Most of them are Qing Dynasty buildings which look like castles in the mountain. The houses are decorated with brick, wooden and stone carvings engraved with flowers and birds symbolizing good luck. There are also calligraphy and paintings within the houses. Accessory buildings for the courtyards include screen wall, archway, hitching posts and stones to mount a horse.
At present, many of these houses courtyards have been converted into inns offering food and lodging to travelers.
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