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Mao Dun's Former Residence is the old house where the revolutionary writer Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing)'s ancestors lived. It is a traditional residence in Jiangnan during the Qing Dynasty.
The former residence was built in the mid-19th century. Mao Dun lived here for thirteen years from his birth until he left for school, and he maintained close contact with the family for decades thereafter.
The former residence consists of two buildings, one in front and one in back. The three-room bungalow in the front house served as Mao Dun's bedroom, study, and reception room. Mao Dun designed and renovated his study himself, and a small garden adjoins the house, planted with bamboo and palm trees he planted himself. The back house is a two-story building, used as a kitchen, dining room, and living room.
Attractions Location: No. 17, Guanqian Street, Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
Opening hours:
08:00-17:00 (Winter Time), 08:00-17:30 (Summer Time)
Official phone number: Ticketing Inquiry
0573-88711377;0573-88711638
Transportation:
Walking distance to the ancient town
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Start your Wuzhen trip by exploring Dongzha, the eastern part of Wuzhen, and visit the Mao Dun Former Residence to get immersed in the literary and historical atmosphere.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at Dongzha area hotels, such as Wuzhen Boutique Hotel. Dinner suggestions: traditional Wuzhen river fish dishes.
Souvenirs: Books on Mao Dun, local crafts, traditional Wuzhen embroidery.
Spend a full day exploring the scenic Dongzha area, including historic streets, bridges, and water towns.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at the same Dongzha area hotel. Try local specialties like Wuzhen braised pork and lotus root soup.
Souvenirs: Hand-painted fans, local snacks, traditional handicrafts.
Visit Xizha, the western part of Wuzhen, known for its ancient residences and traditional architecture.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at Xizha boutique hotels if preferred. Try local Wuzhen noodles and river shrimp dishes.
Souvenirs: Traditional rice wine, bamboo crafts, calligraphy scrolls.
Explore areas near Wuzhen, including Tongxiang’s cultural and natural attractions.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at your Wuzhen hotel. Try fresh river fish or steamed buns with local fillings.
Souvenirs: Traditional paintings, local snacks, handmade bamboo items.
Make a day trip to Hangzhou to experience West Lake and its surrounding cultural sites.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Wuzhen hotel. Try Hangzhou specialties like Dongpo pork.
Souvenirs: West Lake tea, silk products, local crafts.
Enjoy a relaxed day experiencing the cultural life along Wuzhen canals.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at your hotel in Wuzhen. Try local dim sum and river delicacies.
Souvenirs: Handcrafted ceramics, tea, embroidery, calligraphy.
Conclude your Wuzhen visit with a relaxed morning before departure.
Accommodation/Food: Breakfast at hotel or local café. Light lunch with Wuzhen specialties before departure.
Souvenirs: Final shopping for tea, Wuzhen-style snacks, and local arts and crafts.
I think I have to go. This is in the Chinese textbook.
Mao Dun's former residence is the most worth-seeing attraction in Dongzha.
The ancient alleys of Beishui are home to many historical relics. The famous Former Residence of Mao Dun is closed for maintenance, which is a real shame. This was the place I most wanted to visit in Wuzhen and a key factor in my decision to visit Dongzha. I had even considered buying a set of books to take back with me. What a pity!
Wuzhen, one of the four famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River, is an ancient town with a long history of more than 6,000 years. It is also the former residence of Mr. Mao Dun.
Lizhi Academy and Mao Dun's former residence are in a small alley, where Mao Dun studied. It displays items related to Mao Dun's life and his classic works. If you are interested, you can come and have a look.
Mao Dun's Former Residence is the old house where the revolutionary writer Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing)'s ancestors lived. It is a traditional residence in Jiangnan during the Qing Dynasty.
The former residence was built in the mid-19th century. Mao Dun lived here for thirteen years from his birth until he left for school, and he maintained close contact with the family for decades thereafter.
The former residence consists of two buildings, one in front and one in back. The three-room bungalow in the front house served as Mao Dun's bedroom, study, and reception room. Mao Dun designed and renovated his study himself, and a small garden adjoins the house, planted with bamboo and palm trees he planted himself. The back house is a two-story building, used as a kitchen, dining room, and living room.
Students from the Faculty of Arts must check in, they come here because of its reputation.
It records Mao Dun's life, it is still worth reading
The exhibits inside are some of Mao Dun's works, which is one of the tourist attractions.
Wuzhen is the hometown of the literary giant Mr. Mao Dun, so Mr. Mao Dun’s former residence has also become an important tourist attraction in Wuzhen.
Mao Dun's former residence is also called the Mao Dun Memorial Hall, but places with a strong cultural atmosphere like this require you to really slow down and savor them carefully, so it is difficult to be attractive when there are many people on weekends.
The former residence of a literary master, you can visit it if you have time!
The Mao Dun Residence here is the real Mao Dun Residence, and the one in Xizha is just a memorial hall.
It tells the life story of Mr. Mao Dun and is well worth a visit.
The Former Residence of Mao Dun is the historic home of the revolutionary writer Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing). Built in the mid-19th century, it exemplifies the Jiangnan folk residence of the Qing Dynasty. Mao Dun lived here for thirteen years, from his birth until leaving for his studies, and maintained close ties with the family for decades thereafter.
The former residence consists of two buildings, one in front and one in back. The three-room bungalow in the front house served as Mao Dun's bedroom, study, and reception room. The other is a two-story building that served as a kitchen, dining room, and living room. The residence has been restored and displays the furnishings of Mao Dun's studies and life there, as well as an introduction to his life.
The museum's guide explained that Mao Dun's former residence recreates the living environment of his childhood. On July 4, 1991, the neighboring Lizhi Academy, also known as Mao Dun's childhood study, was restored with funding to preserve the original appearance of Mao Dun's alma mater and harmonize with the surroundings. The restored Lizhi Academy focuses on "The Journey of Mao Dun," showcasing numerous and precious photos, manuscripts, original books and periodicals, inscriptions, letters, and other personal belongings from Mao Dun's life. It also houses and displays his earliest ink draft—a composition book from the age of thirteen—and his final handwriting. The museum systematically explores Mao Dun's revolutionary and literary activities throughout his life.
My favorite are the bamboos in front of his main hall, which give the whole room a literary atmosphere, and the camphor tree in the back kitchen, which is as tall and straight as its owner, a giant standing in the Chinese literary world.
It is mainly an old house with some commemorative significance, and tickets are required to enter.
This former residence is where Mao Dun lived when he was a child. You can take a look at other people's yards.
A very humanistic place, where you can see the growth path of the master.
Built during the Qing Dynasty, Mao Dun's former residence is a typical Jiangnan dwelling. It is now a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site and one of the most highly protected buildings in Wuzhen. Divided into two sections, east and west, it showcases the furnishings of Mao Dun's schooling and life there, while also providing insights into his life.
I just visited it by chance and don't have any impression of it.
Mao Dun's former residence. My mom and grandma were thrilled to see it, describing the place they once lived in. It was like seeing scenes from my own childhood. To me, it was just an ancient residence. I hadn't experienced it, so I didn't have the same sense of identification as my elders.
Mao Dun's Former Residence, the only nationally protected cultural relic in Jiaxing, is located at 17 Guanqian Street, east of the Wuzhen River. The four-bay, two-entrance, two-story timber structure faces south and covers a total area of approximately 450 square meters. The residence, divided into two east and west units, was purchased in two installments by Mao Dun's great-grandfather. The residence includes bedrooms, a study, and a dining room, all furnished and arranged as they did when Mao Dun first lived there.
Mao Dun's former residence, where Mao Dun lived as a child.
Mao Dun's former residence is located in Suzhou and has a cultural atmosphere.
I went there when I was still in school. I really liked the atmosphere of the Jiangnan water town, the small bridges, the flowing water and the people.
When I was in school, my textbooks always talked about Mao Dun. My understanding of him has gradually faded after graduation, so I reviewed it this time.
Mao Dun's Former Residence in Wuzhen is located at No. 17 Guanqian Street in the central part of Wuzhen. Facing south, it faces Guanqian Street in front, is backed by the Yanfei Pavilion shopping mall, borders Xinhua Road to the west, and is adjacent to Lizhi Academy to the east. It is where Mao Dun was born and lived, and where he also created his early works.
Mao Dun's Former Residence in Wuzhen is located at No. 17 Guanqian Street in the central part of Wuzhen. Facing south, it faces Guanqian Street in front, is backed by the Yanfei Pavilion shopping mall, borders Xinhua Road to the west, and is adjacent to Lizhi Academy to the east. It is where Mao Dun was born and lived, and where he also created his early works.
Accompanying my dad to visit Wuzhen Mao Dun's former residence is my dad's first choice
Mao Dun's Former Residence in Wuzhen is located at No. 17 Guanqian Street in the central part of Wuzhen. Facing south, it faces Guanqian Street in front, is backed by the Yanfei Pavilion shopping mall, borders Xinhua Road to the west, and is adjacent to Lizhi Academy to the east. It is where Mao Dun was born and lived, and where he also created his early works.
Mao Dun's former residence recreates the living environment of his childhood. On July 4, 1991, the neighboring Lizhi Academy, also known as Mao Dun's childhood study, was restored with funding to preserve the original appearance of Mao Dun's alma mater and harmonize with the surroundings of Mao Dun's former residence. The restored Lizhi Academy focuses on "The Path of Mao Dun," displaying numerous and precious photos, manuscripts, original books and periodicals, inscriptions, letters, and some of Mao Dun's personal belongings. It also treasures and displays his earliest ink draft—a composition book from the age of thirteen—and his final handwriting. It systematically presents Mao Dun's revolutionary and literary activities throughout his life.
I got to know the literary giant Mao Dun through the essay "Ode to the Poplars" I read in middle school. Now I come to your former residence. The small bridges and flowing water, oared fishing boats, white walls and black roofs, the gentle and beautiful Jiangnan water town of Wuzhen, are like the scenes in "The Shop of the Lin Family".
Because I don't like things with a strong historical flavor, I feel that way about the Maodun Residence.
Shen Yanbing's former residence shows that the local area is indeed blessed with outstanding people and beautiful scenery.
At first glance, it is the place where educated people live. People in the past really lived in a sophisticated way.
The old man’s former residence is inside Dongzha, and there is a detailed explanation. He is indeed a predecessor worthy of admiration.
Mao Dun's former residence is located inside Wuzhen's East Gate! We're almost at the exit! Inside, there's information about Mao Dun, as well as traces of his youth studying and living here, and detailed profiles of past Mao Dun Literature Prize winners (of course, there's a larger section in West Gate dedicated to this). It's a testament to the fact that even a poor family can hardly raise a literary giant; it's best to have a family of some means, like Mao Dun's. After all, children from poor families grow up early and are less persistent in pursuing their dreams. The only downside (and this is also the downside of East Gate itself) is that it's incredibly crowded. It feels like a bus, sometimes so crowded you can barely squeeze in. Visiting under these circumstances can be quite frustrating.
As for the former residence, it is a cultural landscape, and I can't say whether the scenery is good or not. If you like reading Mao Dun's articles and want to understand his past life, you will find it worthwhile.
On the East Street of Dongzha, after crossing the Hengjie Street and entering Guanqian Street, you can see the Lizhi Academy where Mao Dun studied as a child and Mao Dun's former residence. Next to it is a small shop named after Mao Dun's novel "The Shop of the Lin Family".
Wuzhen is famous for Mao Dun's former residence, so if you're in town, you have to visit it. Perhaps because I was overwhelmed by Chinese language classes and all sorts of great writers during my school years, I wasn't very interested in this classic. There's a statue of Mao Dun inside...
This is where the modern revolutionary writer Mao Dun once lived. I passed by but did not enter.
So big, so clean, and has a very quaint feel...
Not just any place can be called a former residence. It is where we really live.
You can go and have a look, it has an antique and very nice feel.
Just like other former residences, the unique feature is that there are not many people. After going to Wuzhen, I realized that I have not read much and there are many kinds of books that I can’t read. . .
One of the important scenic spots in Dongzha, unfortunately it was closed for renovation when we went there, so we took photos at the entrance...
The whole tour takes no more than 10 minutes. It is right next to the Mao Dun Memorial Hall. Mao Dun has never been back since he became an adult, so his former residence does not seem to have any special significance.
I read a lot of this great writer's works in elementary school, and after visiting this place, I realized that it's impossible for someone who grew up in such a beautiful environment to not have literary talent!
There are too many people. Wuzhen is still much better than Xitang.
It is the same scenic spot as Wuzhen. I don’t remember whether it is in Dongzha or Xizha because I have been to both of them more often. I got a stamp of Mao Dun Mao Dun Former Residence at Xizha Post Office.
Located at No. 17 Guanqian Street in Wuzhen's central market district, the former residence of Mao Dun in Wuzhen faces south, facing Guanqian Street in front, Yanfei Pavilion Shopping Mall in the back, Xinhua Road in the west, and Lizhi Academy in the east. Built around the mid-19th century, this two-story timber-framed residence, four rooms wide, with two entrances in the front and back, separated by a narrow courtyard, is a common Qing Dynasty dwelling. It consists of two east and west units and has a total floor area of 444.25 square meters.
Go in and take a look, and recall the lessons you learned when you were young
I really didn't expect that Mao Dun's former residence is here. There is nothing much to say about it. It is just a memorial hall, nothing more.
It is clean and tidy, with a strong cultural atmosphere, and is worth a visit.
I didn't go in to take a closer look because there were too many tourists and it was crowded.
The Mao Dun Former Residence is open to the public free of charge and is divided into two floors. The first floor mainly tells about Mao Dun's life, while the second floor is more attractive, describing his daily life with his wife, from teaching her to write to encouraging her to participate in the women's rights movement.
This was my second trip to Wuzhen. My family of three took me to Shanghai South Railway Station and it was a very convenient trip of less than two hours. Dongzha has a vibrant atmosphere, while Xizha is relatively less crowded. Each has its own unique characteristics. Xizha is the filming location for Dream of the Red Chamber, and there's a large patch of lavender there, so I took a lot of photos there. The Mao Dun Memorial Hall mainly records Mao Dun's life. The Zhaoming Academy in Xizha has manuscripts of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, which has been awarded eight times. Many of them should be turned into TV scripts. This is the pinnacle of Chinese literature in recent years.
Lizhi Academy was built during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty and has always been used as a school. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it became the Wuzhen Kindergarten (the children in Wuzhen at that time were so lucky, growing up happily in such a beautiful courtyard). In 1991, it was completed as Mao Dun's former residence and was renamed the Mao Dun Memorial Hall in 1994.
The starting point of the life journey of the literary master Mr. Mao Dun.
Feel the life of a great writer, even though it's a bit shabby!
Facing south, it is a traditional wooden-frame residential building common in the Jiangnan area of my country.
Here I particularly like the pen name Zhuan Yin that Mao Dun often used!
Understanding the experiences of a great writer, one's life can be so rich
There were really a lot of people. When I went there, I happened to meet several groups pouring in. On the second floor, you can visit Mr. Mao Dun's life, and you can also stroll along the path and experience where Mr. Mao lived.
Mao Dun's former residence is the only national key cultural relic protection site in Jiaxing City. It fully displays Mao Dun's life and allows you to learn a lot about him.
The Former Residence of Mao Dun is located at the intersection of Guanqian Street and Xinhua Road in Wuzhen. It is the birthplace and home of contemporary literary giant Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing). The residence was purchased by Mao Dun's great-grandfather, Shen Huan, around 1885, with money he sent home while doing business in Hankou. From Shen Huan to Mao Dun, four generations of the family lived there.
I have been studying articles about contradictions since I was a child. Coming to his former residence, I feel like I can have a direct conversation with him. The "Mao Dun Literature Prize" was also established for him.
Wuzhen really has the charm of Jiangnan Water Town, it is worth a visit! At that time, I had short hair and wanted to go there again when my hair grew long.
To protect the former residence, important areas have been sealed off. Judging by the layout and decoration, it must belong to a wealthy family. As a student who graduated from Mao Dun Middle School, I have immense respect for Grandpa Mao Dun. ~\(≧▽≦)/~
This is the place where the great writer Mao Dun was born and spent his childhood and youth.
Located at the head of Dongzha East Street, near the ancient opera stage, the former residence, while not large or imposing, is remarkably elegant and refined. A faint scent of books and a refined atmosphere permeate the air. The illustrated historical materials within detail Mao Dun's life and the connection between him, his family, and Wuzhen.
The Former Residence of Mao Dun is the historic home of the revolutionary writer Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing). Built in the mid-19th century, it exemplifies the Jiangnan folk residence of the Qing Dynasty. Mao Dun lived here for thirteen years, from his birth until leaving for his studies, and maintained close ties with the family for decades thereafter.
The former residence consists of two buildings, one in front and one in back. The three-room bungalow in the front house served as Mao Dun's bedroom, study, and reception room. The other is a two-story building that served as a kitchen, dining room, and living room. The residence has been restored and displays the furnishings of Mao Dun's studies and life there, as well as an introduction to his life.
The Mao Dun Memorial Hall doesn't require a ticket. There were so many people there that I couldn't get in at first and had to wait for a while before I could get in. There were so many people taking photos that it was impossible to take a picture with fewer people around.
To be honest, I haven't avoided any of Mao Dun's books. However, when I was in school, I did study excerpts from "Spring Silkworms" and Mao Dun's essay "Ode to the Poplars." I also saw the movie "The Shop of the Lin Family," a famous old film, but it was just too heavy.
Mao Dun's former residence is the only national key cultural relic protection site in Jiaxing City. The former residence includes bedrooms, study, dining room and other buildings. Its furniture and layout are still the same as when Mao Dun lived there. I walked around, stopped, rested and looked around. It was already past two o'clock in the afternoon.
The Mao Dun Memorial Hall is also in Dongzha. I went back and watched the movie "The Shop of the Lin Family" again.
Those of us who studied Mao Dun's articles in elementary school should go and visit the place where Mao Dun lived.
Mao Dun's former residence and memorial hall are adjacent to each other, situated at the end of the East Gate. This was where Mao Dun studied, and the original building was probably built during the Qing Dynasty. The former residence and memorial hall were later expanded.
Inside, there are artifacts and exhibits, as well as an introduction to Mao Dun's major works. Works like the Lin Family Shop, which are associated with Jiangnan towns, are particularly relevant and fitting here. The newly built Lin Family Shop is not far away. Time flies, so it's nice to experience the life of a Chinese literary giant.
Mao Dun is from Wuzhen, let’s go in and learn some history about him.