Weekend visit to Wang Family Courtyard

1. Wang Family Courtyard in Shanxi Basic information Address: Jingsheng Village, Jingsheng Town, Lingshi County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. Level: 4A-level tourist attraction. Opening hours: The specific opening hours are subject to the actual opening conditions on the day. Transportation Long-distance bus: Take a long-distance bus (Taiyuan-Lingshi) from Taiyuan Jiannan Bus Station to Lingshi Bus Station, then take bus No. 1 to Wang Family Courtyard. Alternatively, take a long-distance bus (Taiyuan-Jiexiu) to Jiexiu Bus Station, then take bus No. 11 to Wang Family Courtyard. Train: Take a train to Lingshi Station, then take bus No. 7 (upward) to Wang Family Courtyard Station, the bus journey takes 35 minutes. High-speed train: Take a high-speed train to Lingshi East Station, then take bus No. 7 (downward) to Wang Family Courtyard Station, the bus journey takes 5 minutes. Self-driving: The distance from the exit of Jingkun Expressway to the scenic spot is about 1 km. Main features The Wang Family Courtyard was first built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The existing buildings were mostly built during the Kangxi and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of 45,000 square meters and has a building area of 32,000 square meters. There are 123 courtyards and 1,118 rooms. The Wang Family Courtyard is mainly composed of Gaojiaya and Hongmenbao. It faces south and is known as "the first house in China" and "the Forbidden City of the people". Recommended activities Accommodation: We recommend Tongxiang Homestay, with prices ranging from CNY200 to CNY400. The rooms are newly renovated and very clean, suitable for family trips. Dining: We recommend Weiyao Restaurant, with an average price of CNY60-80 per person. It is located on the left-hand side of the Wang Family Courtyard, with a convenient location. 2. Wang Family Courtyard in Shenyang (Chongshan Road Branch) Basic information Address: No. 8A, Chongshan Road, North Tower Street (south of the traffic police post). Opening hours: 10:00-22:00. Average price: CNY94 per person. Contact number: Due to the uncertainty of the phone number, it is recommended to check the latest contact information through other channels. Recommended dishes Stir-fried potato slices with red mushrooms: The taste is delicious, the red mushrooms are good and chewy. Manchu fried blood sausage: The blood sausage on the frying pan is not greasy, the taste is good, and the processing is clean and odorless. Old-fashioned pork with garlic sauce: The sugar shell is crispy, the tenderloin is fresh, the sweetness is moderate, and the taste is crispy and tender. Stir-fried tofu with sea urchin: The tofu is flavorful, the pieces are large and not broken, and the sea urchin is fresh and delicious. Colorful lapi: On the basis of traditional lapi, green leafy vegetables are added, which is refreshing and appetizing. Wang's dried hoof: A special dish, the taste is not greasy, no odor, and the lean meat is salty and fragrant. Service and facilities The restaurant environment is elegant, with three floors, the first floor is a scattered table and an open kitchen area, and the second floor is a private room. The private room is furnished with a place to hang clothes and a soft couch to rest and put things. The service attitude is good, but it may be busy during holidays or meal times, and you need to wait patiently. Free Wi-Fi and charging sockets are available. Visitor reviews The restaurant is large and has many private rooms, suitable for family gatherings and friends' gatherings. The dishes are rich, but some dishes may be more fusion-style and not authentic. It is recommended to eat local authentic signature dishes, such as Manchu fried blood sausage and old-fashioned pork with garlic sauce.