Zhangye Shanxi Guild Hall Tourism

Attraction introduction

Located on Xiao Nanjie Street in Zhang City, it was built in the 8th year of the Yongzheng Emperor (1730) by Shanxi merchants Zhao Shigui, Zhao Jiuyu, and Zhang Chaoshu.

Zhang was a major trading hub on the Silk Road, with merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi coming to Zhang to establish dozens of large trading companies. To consolidate and expand their business scope, they established guilds and guild halls, and the Guandi Temple, which was originally built in the second year of the Yongzheng Emperor, was rebuilt by the merchants, and the construction costs were raised through donations.

The guild hall integrates court-style architecture with folk-style architecture, forming a group of courtyards with staggered heights, varying densities, and intricate layouts. The buildings are arranged along a main axis, including the gate, stage (with two levels, the upper level is for the stage and the lower level is for the passage), gallery (the upper level is for the stage and the lower level is for the corridor), pavilion, clock tower, bell tower, hall, and rear building. The styles are unique and imposing. The halls and pavilions, courtyards and gardens, created a vibrant and colorful whole. Exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, murals, and clay sculptures are scattered throughout the entire building, complementing each other.