Introduction to the South Courtyard: The South Courtyard is a symbol of the heyday of the Kang family and an important symbol that embodies the high-quality architectural culture. It is also a building that displays the taste and cultivation of the Kang family and shows the family's position in handling public relations between farmers, officials, and businessmen. It is an important place with unique status and style of life. It is the only official building with rigorous structure and large scale in Kangwanwan Manor. At that time, the Kang family discussed matters related to taking over Cixi with more than 30 county magistrates here. The prosperity of the home is evident here. The entire courtyard is separated from the main residence area by a road. It consists of three parts: "Zhongzhi Main Courtyard", "Shudaisheng Courtyard" and "Jingzhiyi Square Courtyard". Except for the wing rooms, all buildings are two-story and raised beam style. The structure has a hard hill or rolling shed roof, a small green tile roof, and the eaves are decorated with exquisite bird stands and brackets and other artistic components. Here people can see the foresight and good intentions of the Kang family in inheriting their family knowledge and educating their children. They can also feel the subtle and hidden Heluo architectural culture, and they can also appreciate the subtlety of women running the house. , appreciate the mystery of wealth inheritance.

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