Many peasants from this region left the land in the 14C to successfully turn their hand to commerce. Wang Shi was one of these, going on to establish a dynasty of business dealers. Once he had made his fortune, he built for himself this residence comprising two palaces linked by a bridge and embellished with courtyards and gardens. Less popular with visitors than its "cousin", the Qiao family mansion, and less sophisticated in its architecture, the Wang family mansion makes for a pleasant visit.