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Jinzhong merchants' homes show past wealth

Updated: 2017-06-09
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Jinzhong merchants' homes show past wealth

The Cao family mansion, also known as Sanduotang Museum, is located in Taigu county, Jinzhong. [Photo/shanxichina.gov.cn]

 

Jinzhong merchants' homes show past wealth

The Qu Family Compound, which was first built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-96) in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), covers an area of some 3 hectares in Qixian county, Jinzhong. The family made its fortune from the international tea trade and through operating draft banks. [Photo/shanxichina.gov.cn]

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