Former Residence of Yan Xishan, Protected heritage residence in Dingxiang County, China.

The Former Residence of Yan Xishan is a traditional Chinese residence built in the early 1900s with multiple connected buildings arranged around courtyards. The interior layout demonstrates how rooms were organized by function and the status of household members.

The residence was built in the early 1900s when its owner governed Shanxi Province during a period of major change in China. This era shaped both the construction methods and the overall style of the property.

The rooms display objects and photographs from the daily life of a political leader during the Republican era. You can see how wealthy families lived then and what possessions they kept.

You will get the most from a guided tour since the complex layout and historical details benefit from expert explanations. Allow enough time to see the different sections of the compound thoroughly.

Yan Xishan built the compound in the 1920s; it was listed as a Shanxi provincial cultural relic in 1986 and as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 2013. The site lies in Hebian Town, Dingxiang County, Xinzhou, Shanxi.