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Ji Xiaolan's former residence is a municipal cultural relic protection unit. It was originally the residence of Yue Zhongqi, the twenty-first-generation grandson of Yue Fei, a powerful official during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng, the Minister of War and the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu. Ji Xiaolan lived here for two periods. After Ji Xiaolan died in 1805, his descendants rented half of the house to Huang Antao because he still had a house on Zhuchao Street. After that, the house changed owners many times until October 1, 1958, when Jinyang Restaurant opened here, and it has not changed since then.
Ji Xiaolan's former residence is a Qing-style brick-and-wood structure, and is basically a two-entry quadrangle. It faces south and has a street-facing gate with a hard-topped auspicious gatehouse located in the southeast corner of the entire residence. The south room on the west side connected to the gate is a "back house" with four doors.
Attractions Location: No. 241, Zhushikou West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Tickets:
Adult ticket for visiting Ji Xiaolan's former residence is RMB 10 per person
Opening hours:
09:00-17:00 (November 1st to March 31st of the following year, Monday to Sunday)
09:00-18:00 (April 1st - October 31st, Monday to Sunday)
Transportation:
Take Subway Line 7 to Hufangqiao Station (Exit C Southeast), then walk 450 meters to
Time reference: 1-3 hours
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Ji Xiaolan's former residence is very close to Liulichang and can be reached on foot. Due to various reasons, only the second courtyard of Ji Xiaolan's former residence is left, in which Ji's life records and works are placed, as well as memorials of his descendants.
If you are interested, you can go in and take a look. Please note: do not buy the ticket with the commentary! The commentary was less than 15 minutes, and the speech was super fast and expressionless. I was confused. Fortunately, I later got a tour group's commentary.
Ji Xiaolan's former residence is very small and takes less than an hour to visit.
Located between Hufangqiao and Zhushikou in Xicheng District, Beijing, the Jinyang Restaurant is to the east of the residence. The former residence was once connected to the Jinyang Restaurant, but later became a museum on its own after renovation. There is a wisteria in the front yard of the former residence, which is said to have been planted by Ji Xiaolan himself. Many guests who dine at the Jinyang Restaurant will visit the former residence of the ancient sage.
The courtyard is quiet, the tickets are not expensive, there are several bronze statues with a very artistic atmosphere in the courtyard, which adds a lot of charm, and it is also a former underground party liaison office
Ji Xiaolan's former residence is located at No. 241, Zhushikou West Street, Beijing, and is a municipal cultural relic protection unit. It was originally the residence of Yue Zhongqi, the 21st-generation grandson of Yue Fei, a powerful official during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng, the Minister of War and the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu. Ji Xiaolan lived here for two periods, from the age of 11 to 39, and from the age of 48 to 82, for a total of 62 years. After Ji Xiaolan died in 1805, because he still had a house on Zhuchao Street, his descendants "half rented" the house to Huang Antao. Since then, the owner has changed many times. Until October 1, 1958, Jinyang Restaurant opened here, and it has not changed since then.
It is right next to the old Jinyang Restaurant. The overall cultural atmosphere is quite strong. Unless you have a special interest in research, you can just take a quick look.
It was badly damaged. It was just an inconspicuous little door. We had to locate it and ask many times before we found it. The garden was deserted, just like his way of being an official. Many of his literary and calligraphy works were displayed indoors. It's sad that such a great scholar will eventually be forgotten.
This is one of the best preserved former residences of famous people in the Qing Dynasty, but the area is still reduced.
Ji Xiaolan was a famous writer in history, but his former residence can no longer be called a former residence. There are two ticket prices: 10 yuan and 40 yuan. The first one is recommended.
There are ivy trees outside the former residence, and next to it is Jinyang Restaurant. Ji Xiaolan lived here for two periods, from the age of 11 to 39, and from the age of 48 to 82, for a total of 62 years. This place is low-key and simple, and cannot be compared with Heshen's former residence. If there were no words on the doorplate that reminded us that the famous Ji Xiaolan had lived here, who would know that the famous scholar Ji Xiaolan had lived here? And doesn't this just show that he was an honest official?
The former residence of Ji Xiaolan is surrounded by wisteria. The crabapple flowers in the courtyard of Jinyang Hotel record the love between Ji Yun and his maid, Haitang, which was not accepted by the world.
I passed by today. The ticket was 40 per person. It was really expensive. But it seemed to come with explanations and tea. It's not the right season now. Otherwise, the wisteria flowers at the door are in full bloom. It's very beautiful. It is said that the wisteria was planted by Ji Xiaolan himself. In fact, this place is very small, not as big as the Yuewei Thatched Cottage in "Ji Xiaolan" played by Zhang Guoli. It's like going to the Summer Palace to see Jiuzhou Qingyan and Bitong Academy and then finding out that only the foundation is left. It's not like the one in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" at all. Haha, so don't expect too much, or you will scold the scenic spot for being a scam, haha. By the way, this was once a secret liaison station for the underground party of the Chinese Communist Party. But I have to say that Lao Ji really knows how to choose a place. It's not far from here to the Hufangqiao Station of Metro Line 7. Next to Lao Ji's house is the famous Jinyang Restaurant. A hundred steps away is Nanlaishun Shabu-shabu and Laocheng Yiguo Yangxiezi. Further east is the old site of the Eight Great Hutongs. Further east is the famous Fengze Garden. Hahaha, it's definitely a good place.
Ji Xiaolan's former residence, ticket with explanation. 40 yuan. There are special people to give explanations.
After you have toured the entire house, you will be introduced to the Pixiu. If you do not want to buy it, just tell the guide. They will follow the wishes of the tourists and will not force you.
Because of the renovation, the east and west wing rooms on both sides of the former residence have been demolished. Only the courtyard and the main house remain. It is a bit sad that such a complete building is hidden among modern houses.
I asked a taxi driver to take me and another girl from the youth hostel to visit Bada Hutong. Ji Xiaolan's former residence is near Bada Hutong, so I bought a ticket and went in to take a look. After entering, I found that I was ripped off. The interior was under renovation and there were only a few small rooms. We walked around and left.
The ticket price is 10 yuan. It is much smaller than the former residence on TV, with only two rooms. I spent about 5 minutes there.
Ji Xiaolan's former residence is 200 meters east of Hufang Bridge. It is a two-story courtyard house. The exhibits are some texts related to Ji Xiaolan and sculptures made by later generations.
I found this when I was strolling along the Qianmen line during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I went to Liulichang and turned around to find this place. I like the inscription on the right side of the former residence...
There are three rows of small rooms, and the two side rows are not worth seeing. The first row of small rooms has calligraphy and paintings, books, and portraits of Ji Xiaolan, the emperor, and Heshen. The second row is the room you enter from the courtyard, where souvenirs are sold. I understand that the third row is the one that has wooden tables (the tables are pretty impressive, made of solid wood, and so big) and books as shown in the photo. It's like a calligraphy and painting shop, not worth seeing, but the auntie inside is pretty nice.
It's a small place and you can finish it in ten minutes.