Kang Youwei Former Residence - The Last Home of a Reformer
Former Residence of Kang Youwei
by Winnie21
Aug 29, 2025
by Winnie21
Aug 29, 2025
#holidayitinerary
Located in Xicheng District, this unassuming courtyard was the final residence of Kang Youwei (1858-1927), the leading intellectual of China’s 1898 Hundred Days’ Reform:
· Protected cultural site showcasing late Qing scholar’s lifestyle
· Where Kang drafted his final political theories (1920s)
· Intimate scale - Only 8 rooms compared to typical mansion museums
Transportation
· Subway: Line 4 to Xinjiekou Station (Exit D, 10-min walk)
· Bus: Routes 22, 88 to Xinjiekou South Stop
Post by Winnie21 | Aug 29, 2025












