That Xi'an Gao-Family Courtyard Beiyuanmen 144 houses, located in Xi'an bustling commercial street - Beiyuanmen Muslim snack street, the former residence of Song is a Gao-Family mountain, covers an area of ​​4.2 acres, with a total living area of ​​2517 square meters, housing 86 , which is now open 56. This hospital is a three-four into the courtyard-style brick courtyard, which is the main building between Chong years, dating back over 400 years of history, the existing hospital Xi'an Chinese Painting Institute and other four units of office.

Courtyard has three campus-wide north-south Gao-Family, the current refurbishment completed only part of a campus-wide north and south of the campus-wide. There is a campus-wide body of the ancient stage in the south to be developed, this stage triggers the developers' idea of ​​"big family church," the. They envision a variety of forms of opera performances, shadow play, puppetry, music and dance and other ancient folk art with a local traditional features, the first "restore" the ancient noble family scene churches in China.

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Song Yue Gao-Family native of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, Chong-year period was in second place, after the official Division too, from the hands - Emperor. Thanks to this house. Tongzhi years, the heirs participate in examinations, the emperor appointed second place, was coming to a decision "to second place and" plaque. Chong from fourteen years to the Qing Tongzhi years, Gao on behalf of the family seven official.

In 1966, Gao-Family Courtyard was nationalized.

Before 1990, the ancient city wall in Xi'an, more than two or three centuries-old house representing more than half of the house. But with the transformation of urban development and low-lying shanty towns, old house gradually disappear, currently remaining in the old house was less than 1/200.

In 1999, Gao-Family Courtyard (Beiyuanmen No. 144) and sleep Lane No. 125, No. 77 West City sheep together are classified as "Norway and China focus on historic district protection project", by the Norwegian investment of several House was renovated, according to the agreement was reached between Norway, Xi'an will be several yards as a starting point, driven by the protection and development of Xi'an ancient houses, which in the bell tower, near the Drum tower development and ancient style that matches the residential tourism . "Norway and China focus on historic district protection project" Norwegian side a total investment of 5.5 million yuan, of which funds for the renovation of the Gao-Family courtyard about 86 million. But 860,000 yuan investment does not bring the renovation work is completed, then the Gao-Family courtyard facing dilemma due to lack of funds. At this point, relying on government funding unrealistic, by four units of the original hospital funding is difficult to achieve long-term conservation and sustainable development. Xi'an housing management department, in consultation with four units proposed a solution: Xi'an Chinese Painting Institute is a cultural entity, Courtyard is Gao-Family cultural heritage, the integration of the two, can remain in the hospital, and the remaining three units out of the compound . Gao-Family frost Courtyard by Yang Lin, director of Xi'an Chinese Painting Art to personally funded development.

In 2001, this residence is Municipal People's government announced the second batch of municipal cultural heritage site.

In August 2002, the second phase investment of 4.7 million yuan renovation project started, the focus of fuss on the "home" culture. In the same year, it was "the year 2002 AD UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award Asia Pacific region."

In 2003 the responsibility of the Ministry of Xi'an Chinese Painting Studio Art House was the most comprehensive ever expansion of insurance repairs. Xi'an as the second batch of key cultural relics protection units, is listed as the former residence of the Norwegian University Department of Architecture Telong Mu, graduate teaching base for the Department of Architecture, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Chang'an University Institute of historical and cultural domain research base.

Travel Tips: in Xi'an Gao-Family Courtyard where you can enjoy authentic Shaanxi shadow harmony male marionette theater, but for a fee. You can also learn about the history and the story of more shadow puppets to these artists. Out of Gao-Family Courtyard, it is the Xi'an Muslim Street, Xi'an Square souvenirs and traditional cuisine with your pick.

Specialties: Gao-Family Courtyard North courtyard snacks in the street, surrounded by simply delicious round and round, just pick one can meet your requirements.

Special Note: Gao-Family yard for puppet and shadow puppet performances regardless of the number of people and time, as long as the requirements are opening act.

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Scenic Area Address: Lintong District of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province Xinfeng hung doors Fort

Car lines: in Xi'an can take the bus bound for the bell tower of the bell tower at the station. Bell and Drum Tower Square over by Muslim Street, about 10 minutes to walk.