Qiao Family Compound

The Qiao Family Compound is a courtyard house located in Qi County, Jinzhong Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China. It is the residential compound of well-known financier Qiao Zhiyong who was the most famous member of the Qiao family. Construction began in 1756 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty and was completed sometime in the 18th century. The estate covers 9000 square meters and has 313 rooms with 4000 square meters within 6 large courtyards and 19 smaller courtyards.