Ying Shang Ming Qing Yuan

Ying Shang Ming Qing Yuan

Ying Shang Ming Qing Yuan is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Ying Shang Ming Qing Yuan, located beside Binhe Park in the eastern part of Ying Shang, covers an area of 38 mu with a total floor space of 13,000 square meters. It is the most complete and largest ancient Ming and Qing architectural complex in northern Anhui. In the past, Ying Shang had a thriving commercial scene, attracting merchants from all over, with business groups from multiple regions gathering here. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Shanxi merchants even built the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall. Ming Qing Yuan blends both northern and southern Chinese architectural styles, serving as a concentrated representation of multicultural integration. The entire complex follows a four-courtyard layout: a total of thirteen courtyards, including eight outer courtyards and five inner courtyards, featuring seven individual structures — “five residences, one temple, and one theater stage” — and more than 120 rooms.

In the past, Ying Shang had a thriving commercial scene, attracting merchants from all over, with business groups from multiple regions gathering here. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Shanxi merchants even built the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall. Balih River Ming Qing Yuan blends both northern and southern Chinese architectural styles, serving as a concentrated representation of multicultural integration.

The entire complex follows a four-courtyard layout: a total of thirteen courtyards, including eight outer courtyards and five inner courtyards, featuring seven individual structures — “five residences, one temple, and one theater stage” — and more than 120 rooms. Admire the pavilions, painted beams, and carved rafters in Ju Yi Garden; walk through Geng Du Garden to revisit the rigorous family school culture of ancient times; enter Wen Rui Hall to enrich your knowledge of the ancient imperial examination system and the pursuit of officialdom as a lifelong goal; tour Ji Shan Tang to understand the rich sentiments of wealthy merchants, including their reverence for filial piety, longevity, and the way of the gentleman; in Fu Shou Tang, experience the daily life and architectural layout of affluent families; at the Family Temple, receive the baptism of Zen culture and appreciate the compassion of the Buddha; and finally, at the theater stage, immerse yourself in the profound culture of traditional opera.

Bricks and tiles seamlessly joined, brackets and upturned eaves soaring, brick, stone, and wood carvings exquisitely crafted. Embodying the grandeur of the Central Plains and the refined beauty of the Jiangnan region, the premier garden of northern Anhui — Balih River Ming Qing Yuan — welcomes you！