Shen Residence: The Legacy of Shen Wansan
by Vivii_
Feb 27, 2025
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📍 **Location**: Nanshi Street, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town (South of Fu'an Bridge)
⏰ **Opening hours**: 8:00-17:30 (open with the ancient town)
🎫 **Tickets**: Included in the Ancient Town Pass
✨ **A microcosm of Shen Wansan’s business empire**:
1️⃣ **Seven entrances and five gatehouses**
- Ming Dynasty "Sedan enters from the front door, boats pass through the house" waterway design
- Hidden "cornucopia" drainage system
2️⃣ **Three unique features of the house**:
• Brick-carved gatehouse "Hundred Lions"
• The mystery of why the Nanmu Hall's hundreds of pillars are not worm-eaten
• Shen's Kitchen "The Best Stove in the World"
3️⃣ **Wealth Experience**:
▸ Touch the "Money Stone" to pray for wealth
▸ Visit the replica silver vault in the cellar
▸ Try the original recipe of "Wan San Pig's Hoof"
#Zhouzhuang Chen Hall #Jiangnan Luxury House #Former Residence of Chen Wansan #Water Village Architecture #Ming Dynasty Commerce
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