Is Sanduotang free on World Tourism Day?

Sanduotang is not an A-level scenic spot, so tickets are unavoidable.

Sanduotang, also known as the Cao Family Courtyard, is located in Beigu Village, Taigu County, Shanxi Province, 7 kilometers away from the Qiao Family Courtyard. It was Cao Sanxi, the founder of the Cao Family in Taigu, who created the glorious foundation of the Cao Family. It was built when it became a powerful force for Shanxi merchants. According to ancient Chinese teachings, three mores means more children, more blessings, and more longevity.

Sanduotang covers an area of ??6468 square meters. The courtyard is in the shape of "Shou" and is divided into two parts, north and south, with three large courtyards running east and west, connected to three three-story high-rise buildings, with 15 small courtyards and more than 270 rooms. The entire courtyard has courtyards within courtyards, which are well-proportioned and have the characteristics of being tall, heavy and simple. This complete architectural system not only integrates the characteristics of northern and southern architecture, but also absorbs the concepts of European architectural culture. In the courtyard, the "three carvings" of brick, wood and stone are of superb craftsmanship and the painting art is exquisite.

The design of Sanduotang is divided into three courtyards in the north and south separated by a corridor. To the north are Duozi, Duofu and Duoshou courtyards. The old man lives in the east, the master in the middle, and the descendants in the west. The intention is that Blessings are like the East China Sea and the Shoubin Mountain. There is a corridor that is high in the west and low in the east. People in the house will walk west when they step out of the door, and people will walk to higher places. The three main buildings in the north are the essence of the Cao family compound. There are three pavilions in the shapes of pigs, cows and sheep. The roof of the main building is located at the top of the character "Shou" in Sanduotang. People who climb the building stand on the top of the character "Shou".