Shi Family Grand Courtyard

　　   The Shi Family Grand Courtyard is situated to the south of downtown Tianjin, near Yangliuqing Railway Station. It was the residence of the Shi family, one of the once wealthy and prominent "Eight Great Families" of Tianjin, built during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. All the buildings within the courtyard are classic northern traditional residences in grayish-white tones, featuring numerous exquisite stone carvings. It is known as the "No. 1 Mansion in North China."

　　   The Shi Family Grand Courtyard covers a large area, with both its length and width exceeding 100 meters. It contains multiple connected courtyards that can be visited one by one, and it is advisable to spend around two hours exploring. Here, you can fully appreciate the beauty of traditional northern architecture, learn about the rise and fall of the once prominent Shi family, and take retro-style photos.

　　   The Shi Family Grand Courtyard is now converted into the Yangliuqing Museum. Therefore, besides admiring the architecture, another highlight of visiting is viewing the exhibitions. The museum displays many famous Yangliuqing New Year paintings and brick carvings. In addition, there are folk wedding customs, clay figurine art by Zhang, paper-cuttings, Yangliuqing kites, and props used in folk parades—various folk displays that you can explore one by one. Moreover, the museum also sells special Yangliuqing New Year painting souvenirs, and you may purchase any that catch your eye.

　　   Address: No. 47 Guyi Street, Yangliuqing Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin

　　   Type: Museum, Historic Building

　　   Rating: AAAA

　　   Recommended Visiting Time: About 2–3 hours

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　　   elephone: 022-27391617; 022-27391618

　　   Opening Hours:

　　   Summer: 9:00–17:00; Winter: 9:00–16:30

The Shi Family Grand Courtyard is aAAAA-rated attraction