Introduction to Cao Family Courtyard The courtyard of Cao Family, the richest man in Taigu County, has been turned into a museum of three halls (that is, many blessings and many children) because of its numerous cultural relics. The architectural style of the house is antique, which can be eaten by the north and the south. It has a unique structure and is majestic and tall, which can be called "the wonderful work of China folk houses".
Sanduotang Sanduotang covers an area of 6468 square meters. The courtyard is in the shape of "Shou" (the original "Fulu Xi Shou" was demolished in the turmoil). It is divided into north and south parts. Three halls and courtyards are side by side, connected by three high-rise buildings, with a small courtyard 15 and more than 270 houses. The whole courtyard has a courtyard, which is strewn at random and has the characteristics of towering, thick and simple. This architectural system with complete layout not only combines the characteristics of north and south architecture, but also absorbs the concept of European architectural culture. The "three carvings" of brick, wood and stone in the hospital are superb in skills and exquisite in painting art.
Courtyard structure Courtyard is divided into north and south parts. There are three hall-piercing courtyards side by side in the east and west, which are connected with three high-rise buildings. The 15 small courtyard has more than 270 existing houses. The whole courtyard has courtyards, which are connected with each other, with strict layout and exquisite carving and painting art, which is very beautiful. Sanduotang is not only famous for its magnificent buildings, but also has countless treasures in the courtyard.
Sanduo Museum exhibits four major projects. What is on display here is the History of Cao Shi Family Economy and Commerce, which mainly reflects the process of Cao Shi family from hard work to brilliant creation to decline. The first is the "work at sunrise and rest at sunset" in the entrepreneurial stage. Cao Sanxi, the ancestor of Cao Shi, was forced to make a living and went to the Three Pagodas of Jehol in his early years to make a living. At first, he made a living by farming, raising pigs and grinding bean curd. Later, he ran the brewing industry and the family business gradually developed. Cao Sanxi has seven sons, each with a hall number. The hall number of the fourth son is Sanduotang, which is the most prosperous, supporting the portal of Cao family and becoming the representative of Cao family's life. By Daoguang and Xianfeng, the business reached its peak, and there were Caojia pavements in the north and south of the Yangtze River. The so-called "Liao Feng Meng Russia has 600 seats". At this time, the assets are as high as120,000 taels of silver. What is the secret of Cao's wealth? The Cao family does have a secret recipe for getting rich. Cao Jia deeply understands the truth that "success or failure lies in people", so candidates need to be loyal, reliable, intelligent and capable; In addition, there must be strict management system and discipline, such as clean and pleasant clothes, and no fraud in business dealings. In addition, every shopkeeper in the Cao family also has the advantages of stressing business ethics and keeping reputation, so the Cao family can manage to get rich.
More than 400 pieces of Ming and Qing furniture were exhibited in the exhibition treasures. The most precious is the "centennial big screen" inlaid with 92 pieces of natural marble, with the word 100 birthday engraved on the back and gold powder. This treasure is made of natural shells and engraved with a three-star picture of Fu Lushou. From different angles, it will show different luster. The locals explained that when you see red, your career will flourish, and when you see pink, there will be peach blossoms. Seeing yellow indicates that you will get rich.
There are many precious cultural relics such as the "Hundred Years Big Screen" on display here. Among them, there is a pure gold locomotive. Visitors to the compound want to see the gold motorcycle clock in the Treasure Hall. It's really a rare treasure. It is made of yellow, white and Ukrainian gold and weighs about 42 kilograms. It has a clock and barometer on it. Wind it up and you can walk along the runway! It is said that it was originally a tribute from France to the Qing court. It was only after the Western Empress Dowager fled to Ann and passed through the Cao family that she used it as collateral to borrow money from the Cao family, so she entered the compound. This giant painting is called The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, but it is not an original by Zhang Zeduan, but copied by Qiu Ying, a great painter in Ming Dynasty.
Bus: Take the bus from Jiannan Bus Station in Taiyuan to Taigu County, and the fare is about 14.
Yuan, after arriving in the county seat, chartered a car to the scenic spot; Or in front of Juxianlou Hotel in Taigu County, take the bus from the county seat to the provincial fruit forest office to reach Sanduotang tourist area, and the departure time is 8:00- 16:00.
Self-driving route: Taimao Road or Dayun Highway-Dongguan Town intersection, 5 kilometers eastbound to Beicun; Or take 108 national highway-Yuci-Taigu from Taiyuan.
Beicun, there are billboards on the highway. Get off at bridge opening and you can get there.
Admission: 45 yuan in peak season, 40 yuan in low season (students and people over 60 years old 18 yuan,123 yuan for children over .2m,1children under .2m are free of charge), tour guide 40 yuan, parking 10 yuan.
Opening hours: 1 1 year 10 -9:00- 17:00, 16:30 March of the following year. Admission is closed on April 1 day,1October 3 1 day at 8: 30- 18: 30 and 17:30.