Neixiang County Yamen
内乡县衙
The best-preserved county government office in China, known as "One Neixiang Yamen, half the history of officialdom," with live courtroom performances.
The Neixiang County Yamen was first built during the Yuan dynasty. The buildings that stand today were rebuilt in the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty. It is the most completely preserved county-level government office from China's imperial era. It is a National Key Cultural Heritage Site and a national 4A-rated scenic area, and it is often compared to saying "the north has the Forbidden City, the south has the county yamen." The central axis runs through the main gate, ceremonial gate, main hall, second hall, third hall, and garden. On either side are the Six Offices, the prison, and other buildings. Exhibits show how county magistrates governed and how they lived. On holidays, "Magistrate Holds Court" performances are often staged. Admission is confirmed on site. Allow 2 hours. The yamen is about 70 km from Nanyang city center, roughly an hour's drive.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park
- Shifosi Jade Carving Market, Zhenping
- Baotianman
- Danjiang Grand View Garden
- Taocha Canal Head (South-North Water Diversion)
- Huazhou Academy
- Wuduo Mountain
- Xiangyan Temple, Xichuan