Xigou Qipin Courtyard

Xigou Qipin Courtyard

Xigou Qipin Courtyard is located in Xigou Village, Dietaisi Township, Ningwu County. It faces south and measures 21 meters east-west and 41 meters north-south, covering an area of approximately 880 square meters. This Qing Dynasty structure features a two-courtyard layout with six surviving buildings. The main courtyard is divided into eastern and western smaller courtyards. In these smaller courtyards, the northern house is a two-story wooden building, spanning three bays in width and four rafters in depth, with a flush gable roof, a five-rafter front corridor structure, decorative brackets under the eaves, side rooms on both sides, and rear rooms in the back. The beams and columns are exquisitely crafted, showcasing refined architectural details.

Source: Xinzhou Net

Dietaisi Township: Dietaisi Township is located in the southwest of Ningwu County, about 25 kilometers from the county seat. It borders Dongzhuang Township to the north, connects with Changlianggou Town of Yuanping City to the east, adjoins Geshi Township to the south, and meets Dongzhai Town to the west. The total area is 109 square kilometers.

The township was liberated in 1945. In June 1953, the People's Government of Dietaisi Township was established. In March 1956, it was reorganized into two separate townships: Xiling and Dietaisi. On July 25, 1958, they were merged to form Dietaisi Township again, which was then renamed Dietaisi People's Commune on September 13. In November 1984, it was renamed the People's Government of Dietaisi Township, the name it retains to this day... More detailed information about Dietaisi Township++