王家大院
Wang Family Compound
Located in Lingshi County, Shanxi Province, it is known as "the first Chinese residential house" and "folk Forbidden City". Its scale is about 1.6 times that of the Forbidden City. It consists of Gaojiaya (Shilu Fort) and Hongmen Fort (Hengzhen Fort). The art of "three carvings" of brick, wood and stone is the essence. The Red Gate Fort looks like a "king" layout when viewed from above.
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王家大院
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
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Practical notes
There are cobblestone roads and high thresholds throughout, so be sure to wear flat, non-slip shoes. The number of steps can easily exceed 20,000. It is strongly recommended to ask for an explanation or rent an explanation device. If you don't listen to the explanation of the carving allusions, it is easy to just look at the old house. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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