Photos of Cao's Compound

Located in Beiguang Village, Taigu County, it was the courtyard of Cao's family, a wealthy businessman in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Due to the large number of cultural relics in the courtyard, it was turned into a Sanduotang Museum ("Sanduo" means more blessings, more longevity and more children). The compound covers an area of 6,468 square meters and is shaped like a longevity from a distance. The courtyard is divided into two parts, north and south, with a total of 15 small courtyards and more than 270 houses. The layout of the whole courtyard is reasonable, heavy and simple, and its architectural style not only integrates the architectural styles of the north and the south, but also absorbs the ancient architectural styles of Europe.