Kong Xiangxi Residence, Taigu
孔祥熙宅园
A luxurious Shanxi merchant residence in the old town of Taigu, former home of the Republican-era figure Kong Xiangxi, with gardens and a stage that blend Chinese and Western styles.
The Kong Xiangxi Residence is near Wubian Temple in the old town of Taigu. It was originally the courtyard of the Meng family, wealthy Qing-dynasty merchants. Kong Xiangxi later purchased and expanded it. The compound is large and includes a stage, a garden and Western-style buildings, with finely crafted brick and wood carvings. It displays historical materials about the Kong family. Nearby in the old town, the Drum Tower, the City God Temple and the white pagoda of Wubian Temple can be visited on the way. It is well suited to a half-day trip combined with Cao Family Compound and is about 40 km from Pingyao.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Cao Family Compound
- Qiao Family Compound
- Qu Family Compound
- Zhenguo Temple
- Pingyao Film Palace
- Qingxu Taoist Temple
- Pingyao Confucian Temple
- Pingyao City God Temple