Provide the unique service for Panda volunteer project works, Have an intimate contact with Giant pandas. Learn about pandas and the efforts being made to conserve this endangered species on this 6-8 h......
search for a Trip
Gao Family Grand Courtyard
The Gao Family Courtyard House is located in a prosperous commercial street of Xi'an, a Muslim delicacy snack street at Beiyuanmen, also the former residence for Gao Yuesong. Gao Yuesong, a prominent artist and scholar in the Ming Dynasty, and in his short 31 years of life he would often host up-and-coming writers, thinkers and performers at his beautiful courtyard home in Xi'an.
The Gao Family Courtyard House covers an area of 4.2 mu, with an overall living area of 2,517 square meters. It has 86 rooms, 56 of which are currently open to the public. The House is a brick and wood structure; a rectangular courtyard with three courtyards and four separate spaces inside. The main body of the House was built in the Chongzhen year of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and has a history of over 400 years. Currently, four organizations use the House as offices, including the Xi'an Chinese Painting Academy.
Historical Districts Protection in 1999. It won the "Prize for Cultural Heritage Protection in Asian Pacific Area of UNESCO in 2002". In this traditional Chinese complex, you could enjoy the architectural art of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with old buildings, antique furniture and splendid gardens.
You'll also feast your eyes with Chinese Shadow puppet play in the Gao’s Grand Courtyard. It is a form of small theatre acted by colorful figures made from leather or paper, accompanied by music and singing and manipulated by puppeteers using rods. The short play acted by local artists last 10 to 15 minutes each time. Chinese shadow play was originated in Shaanxi Province during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). It has been recognized as the "magic of the East".
More Attractions
-
The Shaanxi history museum is one the hottest attractions in tours in Xian, and it houses 1...... -
Xians ancient City Wall is the most intact attractions in Xian tours,and it encircles and p...... -
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the a......
Recommended Tours
1 Day Budget Chengdu Tour
1 day budget chengdu tours,only lunch, tour guide and tour ticket are included, experience real life of the city. ......
3 Days Jiuzhaigou Valley Train Tours
Three days daily package of Jiuzhaigou train tours, save budget from Jiuzhaigou air tours, easier and comfortable than traditional bus tours. ......
1 Day Mt Qingchengshan and Dujiangyan Dam Tour
One day classic tour to Qingchengshan and Dujiangyan Dam from Chengdu. It is one of the hot sales of Chengdu tour packages. ......
1 Day Mysterious Sanxingdui and Giant Panda Tour
One days tour to Sanxingdui museum and giant panda garden in Chengdu. It is the hottest Chengdu route with the top attractions of Chengdu. ......
1 Day Chengdu Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip
Provide the classic one days tour in Chengdu, visiting Giant panda garden and giant buddha in Leshan in one day, convenient and easy for tourist.......
