Shanjia Courtyard

Shanjia Courtyard

Shanjia Courtyard, a typical northern-style quadrangle courtyard, is where the legendary story of *Red Sorghum* begins. In Mo Yan’s works, the courtyard reflects the rise and fall of a prominent family in Northeast Gaomi during the early Republic of China. It includes a Folk Museum, the Shan Family Ancestral Hall, a distillery, a clay sculpture workshop, and Jiuer’s Room.

Hua Bozi Mountain Stronghold, a filming location for the TV drama *Red Sorghum*, features sites such as Jiuer’s Martyrdom Site and the Wild Romance Spot. Visitors can experience the actual settings from the drama firsthand. The area also offers newly built attractions including a watchtower, archery range, maze in the green crops field, water play zone, and horse racing track, providing a colorful travel experience.

Shanjia Courtyard is a cultural heritage site protected by Liaocheng City.

Shanjia Courtyard is located at No. 74 Fude Street, Xianfeng Subdistrict Office, Linqing City. Dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is classified as an ancient architectural structure.

In October 2014, Shanjia Courtyard was designated as a municipal-level cultural heritage site of Liaocheng City.