Scenic spot introduction:
The former residence of Xu Zhimo in Haining was the temporary residence of Xu Zhimo and Lu Xiaoman after their marriage. This is a small Western-style building that combines Chinese and Western styles. It was built in the autumn of 1926 and has more than 20 rooms. The rooms are equipped with hot and cold water pipes, electric lights, bathrooms and other equipment. This was undoubtedly an eye-catching building in rural China in the 1920s. mansion. Xu Zhimo calls this his "love nest". The former residence vividly reproduces Xu Zhimo’s family background, life, thoughts and literary activities through a combination of physical objects, pictures and texts, and at the same time restores Xu Zhimo’s study, bedroom and main hall. Let visitors here marvel at the short but colorful life of this talented modern poet in the strong aroma of books. Xu Zhimo's former residence is located at No. 40 Ganhe Street, Xiaoshi Town, Haining.Attractions distribution:
The former residence has a construction area of 600 square meters, with two front and rear entrances. The main building has three rooms on the second floor, with east and west wing buildings in the front. There are also three rooms in the back building, with a terrace on the roof that can be climbed on. Time has passed, but the old household items here still seem to absorb all the life breath of the owner, including the breath. In this world apart, the owner's spirit, temperament, and unique personality charm are still revealed.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, historical and cultural tours, former residences of celebritiesBest time to visit:
Haining has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine, and an average temperature of 15.9°C throughout the year.
Best time to travel: Haining from the 1st to the 5th and 15th to the 20th of every lunar month are spring tide days, so there are 120 days of tide watching in a year
Good days for tourists You can choose to go at this time.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Nanhu water chestnut, Haining leather, Xia Shi lanterns, crape myrtle sugar cane, Yanguanwang vegetables, Haining watermelon.
(Special delicacies) Chang'an banquet balls, steamed cauliflower fish eggs, Xieqiao mustard, Beijing noodles, and square cakes.
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Jiaxing City>Haining City
How to get there:
Take a bus bound for Xiashi at Hangzhou Jiubao Passenger Terminal, get off and take a taxi to the scenic spot (Xu Zhimo’s former residence is next to Xiashi Cinema).
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Xu Zhimo’s Former Residence:
The ticket price is 10 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-17:00
