The difference between Pingyao Ancient City and Wang Family Courtyard

Different history and culture, different architectural styles and different values.

1. Historical and cultural differences: Pingyao ancient city is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in the world, and its history can be traced back more than 2,000 years, especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Wang Jia Siheyuan is a master of residential buildings in the Qing Dynasty, with a history of more than 300 years and the characteristics of Shanxi merchant culture.

2. Different architectural styles: The architectural style of Pingyao ancient city is full of ancient charm and very representative, while the architectural style of Wang Jia quadrangle is both north and south, which is a master of residential buildings in Qing Dynasty.

3. Different values. Pingyao ancient city has a high historical and cultural value, while Wang Jia quadrangles pay more attention to showing the historical changes of ancient buildings and family culture.