Scenic spot introduction:

Wuxi Former Residence of Qian Mu and Qian Weichang It is the childhood residence of the "Second Qian", the master of Chinese studies and the father of modern Chinese mechanics. It is the best place to learn about the brilliant Qian family. Hongshan has been a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery since ancient times. In ancient times, there was the beautiful story of "Tai Bo chasing Wu". Qian Mu , Qian Weichang The Qian family has six academicians in one family, making Hongshan known as the "hometown of academicians". Qian Mu The Jiangnan antique building, which was renovated from the original ancestral house of the family, has the flavor of Jiangnan water town with its blue bricks, black tiles, pavilions and waterside pavilions. In front of the former residence, there is a small river called "Xiaoaojing", which has accompanied the growth of the children of the Qian family and has been flowing ever since. Since its opening, it has become a popular destination for tourists from home and abroad to visit the traces of the master.

Attractions distribution:

Former Residence of Qian Mu and Qian Weichang Located in Hongshan Street Huaihai Charity House The former residence of the Qian family covers an area of about 5,400 square meters. The former residence has three corridors, four entrances and seven rooms. Five generations living under one roof , Suyuan Hall, Hongyi Hall , Su Shu Tang , Qimeitang, Academician Pavilion , Huaihai Hall etc., and restoration Qian Mu's bedroom ,study, Qian Weichang The bedroom, the weaving room of Mrs. Cai, etc. Among them, the bottom floor of Qimei Hall is Qian Mu memorial The second floor is Qian Weichang memorial , showing two people Life story , physical objects, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, history and culture, celebrity culture, celebrity residences

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Books, souvenirs, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Wuxi City>Xishan District>Hongshan Subdistrict

How to get there:

Bus route: Take Bus No. 712 or No. 721 and get off at Qifang Bridge

Self-driving route: Jincheng Expressway/Gaolang Road Elevated Road/Taibo Avenue → Xigan Road to Huaihai Charity House

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Qian Mu and Qian Weichang Ticket Prices:

15 yuan

A. Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge.

B. Preferential policy: Children with a height between 1.2-1.5 meters can purchase children's tickets; people over 60 years old can purchase senior citizen tickets with their senior citizen ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30-16:30

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