Qiao Family Compound

The Qiao Family Compound, originally the Zaizhong Hall and officially Qiao's Grand Courtyard, is a courtyard house located in Qi County, Jinzhong Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China, approximately 30 kilometers (20 mi) northeast of Pingyao.

[1] Construction began in 1756 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty and was completed sometime in the 18th century.

Architects consider it to be one of the finest remaining examples of imposing private residences in northern China.

It is the chief location in the Zhang Yimou film Raise the Red Lantern.

A 2006 Chinese television series, Qiao's Grand Courtyard, was also shot here.