Introduction to the Shibanping earth bank: Most of the existing Xiayang earth bank was built in the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history of hundreds of years. Except for the surrounding walls, the earth bank is entirely made of wooden materials. The architectural structure of the house is similar to that of a courtyard house in Beijing. The earth bank is low on the outside and high on the inside. It is in the form of steps, making it appear far-reaching but not obscured. The house is surrounded on all sides, spacious and ventilated, warm in winter and cool in summer, making it suitable for living. The living room, porch and walkway in the wing have the atmosphere of a scholar's home.