Scenic spot introduction:
Li Xiangjun's former residence was built in memory of Li Xiangjun, a patriotic lady in ancient my country and one of the "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai". The former residence is a distinctive Ming and Qing river house architectural style, with antique facilities on display. It comprehensively displays the scenes of Li Xiangjun's life at that time, and is the best way to understand this noble character.Attractions distribution:
The former residence, also known as Meixiang Tower, integrates a historical materials museum. The whole courtyard is full of exquisite works of art such as calligraphy, painting, couplets, seal carvings, rockeries, statues and garden scenes, stone carvings, brick carvings, murals and hanging lamps. Li Xiangjun’s bedroom, living room, reception room, study room, piano room and the pipa, Peach blossom fans, guqin, etc. are displayed one by one for visitors to understand his glorious life in detail.Scenic spot features:
Visit, study, history, former residences of famous peopleTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Beijing Sunset: Visiting Jiangnan during the Plum Rain
travelling guideline:
1. On International Museum Day on May 19 every year, the former residence is open to the public for free.
2. The main gathering places for snacks in Nanjing include Confucius Temple, Lion Bridge (near Hunan Road), Gan Family Courtyard, etc. Especially in the Confucius Temple area, you can taste the famous "Eight Wonders of Qinhuai".
Tour route:
One-day trip: Nanjing Confucius Temple → Wuyi Lane → Li Xiangjun’s former residence → Zhanyuan → Bailuzhou
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Duck food, Yuhua stone, Nanjing brocade, Nanjing wood carving, Nanjing Jinling folding fan, Nanjing velvet, Nanjing Jinling gold foil, Yuhua stone, Yuhua tea, Liuhe Pingshan tea, etc.
(Special Food) Eight Specialties of Qinhuai → Five-spiced tea eggs and five-spiced beans from Kuiguang Pavilion, crab shell yellow biscuits and dried shredded shrimp from Yonghe Garden, duck oil crispy biscuits and sesame oil dried shredded shrimp from Qifang Pavilion, scallion pancakes and tofu brain from Liufengju, assorted vegetable buns and shredded chicken noodles from Qifang Pavilion, beef pot stickers and beef soup from Jiang Youji, thin-skinned dumplings and fried fish noodles in red soup from Zhanyuan Noodle House, five-color small cakes and small glutinous rice dumplings with osmanthus filling from Lianhu Cake Shop; duck blood vermicelli soup, Nanjing duck dishes, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Nanjing>Qinhuai District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take night bus No. 14, No. 23, No. 43, No. 46, No. 63, No. 81, No. 87, No. 88, No. 103, No. 301, No. 305, No. 317, No. 812 night bus in Nanjing city, to Get off at Pipa Lane and walk 300 meters along Laiyan Road.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Li Xiangjun’s Former Residence:
16 yuan/person, half price for students with ID.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-20:30
