Yan Shan Dong Family Courtyard

Yan Shan Dong Family Courtyard

Yan Shan Dong Family Courtyard is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Yan Shan Dong Family Courtyard, commonly known as "Quyan Cuo," is located in Yan Shan Village, Shiyang Town. It consists of three main courtyards — the main residence, the study, and the granary tower — along with auxiliary structures such as an earthen building. The entire complex is arranged in a zigzag line from west to east. Although the individual buildings appear separate from the outside, they are interconnected internally with pathways that link them together, forming a courtyard space that is both divided and connected. The main courtyard faces south and was built in the mid-Qing Dynasty, consisting of a gatehouse, the main house, and wing rooms on either side. The study courtyard was built in the late Qing Dynasty and also comprises a gatehouse, the main house, and wing rooms. The granary tower was constructed in the early Republican period, consisting of a gatehouse and the main house, and is situated at the easternmost end of the courtyard cluster. The earthen building is located to the west of the main courtyard, built with a timber and earth structure. It has a square floor plan and was originally a four-story, pyramidal-roofed building. Today, three stories remain, topped with a double-sloped roof. In January 2017, it was listed as part of the seventh batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units