Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Hu Xueyan was a famous entrepreneur and politician in the late Qing Dynasty. He grew up in a poor family. Later, through hard work, he became a prosperous businessman with great wealth. He was known as the "Business Saint of a Generation". Hu Xueyan's former residence was built at the peak of his career. It is a mansion that combines traditional Chinese architectural features with Western architectural styles. The building has a compact layout and exquisite conception. Everything from the selection of building materials to the furnishings is precious. It is comparable to the emperor's Forbidden City and can be called the largest mansion of China's wealthy merchants in the late Qing Dynasty. After Hu Xueyan's death, the former residence changed owners several times. Due to years of disrepair, the buildings were severely damaged. In 1999, the Hangzhou Municipal Government renovated the former residence. After two years, it was officially opened to the public in 2001.Attractions distribution:
Hu Xueyan's former residence is long from north to south and wide from east to west, adopting the symmetrical layout of traditional Chinese residences. The central axis of the former residence is the living room, which is composed of the sedan hall, the Baishi Tower, and the four-sided hall; the right side is the living room courtyard, which is composed of the Rongdong Courtyard, the Yixia Courtyard, the Yuanyang Hall, the Qingya Hall, the Harmony Hall, and the Nanmu Hall. It is the residence of wives, concubines and children; on the left is the Zhiyuan Garden, which is connected by curved ponds and connected corridors. Pavilions, terraces and pavilions are scattered at random. It is beautiful and elegant, and it is beautiful everywhere. Not only that, the former residence also displays calligraphy and stone carvings by many famous artists, adding a touch of antique charm to the residence.Scenic spot qualifications:
National key unitsScenic spot features:
Architecture, history, Hu Xueyan, former residences of celebrities, gardensTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Zhejiang Province > Hangzhou > Shangcheng District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take bus No. 1, 7, or 5 and get off at Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Station.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Ticket price for Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence:
20 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-17:30
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
Suitable all year round.
Shopping recommendations:
Food: West Lake vinegar fish, Hangzhou sauce duck, dry-fried ring bells, Dongpo pork, Ganghui shrimp dumplings with bamboo shoots, crab roe soup dumplings, crystal jade dumplings, crispy water chestnut cake, etc.;
Specialties: Longjing Tea, Hangzhou silk umbrella, Hangzhou brocade, silk, Xiling ink pad, Southern Song Dynasty celadon, silk quilt, West Lake lotus root powder, Changhua pecan, etc.
Gallery
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Buddhist Hall
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Redwood Official Sedan
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Corridor
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Zhiyuan
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Fish in the Pond
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Rongdongyuan
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Yixia Courtyard
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Copper Window Shaft
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Study Room
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - The alley in front of the house
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Courtyard Seats
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Tour Guide - Former Residence Model
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Sedan Hall
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Hu Xueyan’s Portrait
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Gray Sculpture
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Xiude Yanxian Brick Sculpture
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Pavilions and Pavilions
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Yufeng Tower
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide: The Pillars of the Hundred Lions Tower
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Empty Dou Wall
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Zhiyuan Grand Stage
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Kitchen
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Yingpianyuan
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Wall Slogans
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Stained Glass
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Zhu Rongji’s Inscription
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Cantilevered Wooden Frame
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Baishi Tower
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Brick Scenery Window
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Underground Vault
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Xiafang
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Artificial Cave
Hangzhou Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Travel Guide - Harmony Hall
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