Gao got picked the second prize by the emperor in the imperial examination in the ming dynasty.
Gao family courtyard xian. The gao family mansion is tucked away on one of the smaller and less crowded streets within the muslim quarter of xi an but it s not to be missed. Located in xi an s bustling shopping area the gao s grand courtyard is the former residence of gao yuesong a high ranking official in the later ming dynasty. As one of the best preserved traditional residential courtyards in xi an gao s grand courtyard is a showcase of the elaborate architectural art in the ming and qing dynasty. It was built in 14 years of the reign of emperor chongzhen ming dynasty the whole courtyard is about 2310m 2.
Gao yuesong s original family was zhenjiang jiangsu province. The construction of the courtyard is quadrangle with wood and brick. This is a brick and wood structure courtyard the host of which mr. It covered the living area of 2517 square meters.
Gao s grand courtyard or gao family mansion is the former residence of gao yuesong an official of the ming dynasty 1368 1644. Gao family courtyard is the former residence of gao yuesong which located in no 144 beiyuanmen street a part of muslim quarter. The former residence of gaoyuesong located at 144 of beiyuanmen. With a history of 400 years it is one of the best persevered traditional residences in xi an city.
The grand courtyard of gao family.