A must-visit attraction in Xi'an Muslim Street - Gao Family Courtyard, explore the 400-year-old ancient house

When you come to Xi'an Muslim Street, in addition to tasting the delicious food, Gao Family Courtyard is also a historical and cultural attraction not to be missed. This house is the most complete existing ancient building from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Xi'an, with a history of more than 400 years. It is the former residence of Gao Yuesong, the second place in the imperial examination in the Qing Dynasty. The plaque on the gate reads "Bangyan Jidi" bestowed by the emperor in the tenth year of Tongzhi reign of Qing Dynasty, which bears witness to the glorious history of this house.

🏛 Architectural Features
Gao Family Courtyard is a traditional house with three courtyards and four entrances, which includes:
✔️ Guest rooms, main house, study, ancestral hall, private school - recreating the layout of ancient noble mansions
✔️ Opera House - a traditional opera performance venue, adding to the cultural atmosphere
✔️ Gardens and wing rooms - retaining the elegant style of the former wealthy families

🚗 Transportation
📍 Location: Inside Huimin Street, exit from Zhonglou Station, Exit C, Exit 9
➡️ Walking route:
1️⃣ After exiting the station, go to the Bell and Drum Tower Square and walk towards the Drum Tower
2️⃣ After arriving at the south entrance of Huimin Street, continue walking north for about 400 meters to arrive

🎭 Traditional cultural performances
There are also many traditional art performances in Gaojia Courtyard, each lasting about 10 minutes:
🎭 Shadow play - Shaanxi's traditional folk art, telling historical stories through the interweaving of light and shadow
🎭 Huayin Laoqiang - A traditional Shaanxi opera known as "rock-level", bold and passionate
🎭 Marionettes - a lively and delicate puppet show that showcases ancient craftsmanship

🎫 Ticket Information
📌 Single ticket price:
🔹 Full ticket: 15 yuan/person
🔹 Student and senior citizen discount ticket: 7.5 yuan/person

📌 Ticket combination (ticket + experience activity):
🎟 Ticket + Shadow Play: 30 yuan
🎟 Ticket + Museum: 25 yuan
🎟 Ticket + puppet show: 25 yuan
🎟 Ticket + tea tasting: 25 yuan
🎟 Ticket + Laoqiang: 45 yuan

📢 Tips: It is recommended to choose a combined ticket plan, which not only allows you to visit the mansion, but also allows you to enjoy Xi'an's traditional art performances and experience a richer cultural experience!

When you come to Xi'an, you may as well walk into this century-old house, travel through time and space, and feel the richness of history and the charm of culture!
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