We visited this Guild Hall when we were viewing the site of the Great Buddha Temple. It was built in 1724 and is a complete Qing Dynasty building complex consisting of a theatrical stage, audience tower, bell and drum tower, memorial archway, wing rooms and hall. Business men would gather here to discuss and carry out commercial undertakings. It is a very impressive historical site, and is well worth a visit.
丝绸之路的一个小代表,这是甘肃张掖山西人聚集的地方,因为张掖是丝绸之路的一个重镇,所以来往商人很多。团结的山西人修建会馆以彰显他们团体的力量。现在的山西会馆是大佛寺景区的一部分,在一个不起眼的角落,但是里面的建筑风格非常的繁复,却有统一的风格。
I came across this on the way to the Giant Buddha Temple and enjoyed it as much as the latter. The woodwork is beautiful, making it well worth a quick visit. Since this building is behind the temple, it's easy to do both in half a day.