First of all, I'll give you some personal opinions: I prefer the Wang Family Courtyard! Next, I will compare these two places in detail from several aspects to see which one excites you more.
As for the opening hours, the Qiao Family Courtyard will open at 8 am to welcome guests, while the Wang Family Courtyard will open later than 9 am. So, if you want to avoid waiting, it's a good choice to go to Qiao's compound early. However, if you want to enjoy the antique buildings in the morning, the Wang Family Courtyard may be more to your taste.
In terms of fares, the full ticket price of the Qiao Family Courtyard is 92 yuan, and the student ticket only needs 58 yuan; The Wangs' Courtyard is all-in-one in 55 yuan, and it is free for tourists in the province on weekdays. Therefore, if you are a student or staff member in Shanxi, the Wang Family Courtyard is undoubtedly your first choice.
Let's talk about the age and land occupation first. The Qiao Family Courtyard is a typical architectural style of Qing Dynasty, with a pattern of "happy character", covering an area of 965,438+040 square meters and 365,438+03 houses. The Wang Family Courtyard was built by the family, with five lanes, six castles and a street, with a total area of 250,000 square meters. Therefore, if you want to see more buildings and scenery, the Wang Family Courtyard is undoubtedly the best choice. Moreover, the Wangjia Courtyard has a unique architectural style and exquisite carving, and is known as the "Forbidden City in Shanxi".
Generally speaking, the Wangs Courtyard and the Qiaos Courtyard in Shanxi have their own advantages. The opening hours of the Qiao Family Courtyard are earlier and the fares are cheaper; The Wang Family Courtyard has a large area and unique architectural style. So, which one is worth seeing depends on your personal preference and itinerary.