In early summer, a gentle rain quietly swept over Sheqi County in Nanyang, soaking the town's every corner. Amid the misty drizzle stood the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, built during Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty, exuding a quiet elegance. The gray bricks and dark tiles, weathered by time, bear witness to the hall's rich history. Once a bustling hub for merchants, it now stands as a silent testament to the passage of time.
The guild hall was built from 1756, the 21st year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, and completed in 1892, the 18th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign—taking 136 years and spanning several generations.The guild hall was located in Sheqi, an important crossroads where north-south trade routes converged. As a vital gateway connecting nine provinces, the town proved the perfect setting for this historic site.
