Scenic spot introduction:

The Former Residence of Liu Yazi in Suzhou was built in memory of the famous patriotic poet Liu Yazi on the site where he lived. The former residence integrates a memorial hall and is a professional museum to commemorate and study Liu Yazi and Nanshe. It comprehensively introduces his glorious life and is the best place to understand his life.

Attractions distribution:

The former residence is divided into two parts, the Liu Yazi Memorial Hall and the Wujiang Nanshe Memorial Hall. It has major buildings such as the main hall, sedan hall, main exhibition hall, living building, and library, as well as major landscapes such as the bust of Liu Yazi and the Liu Family Tree Tablet Gallery. The museum collects precious exhibits such as the poem "Qin Yuan Chun·Snow" presented by Mao Zedong, and the "Picture of Mayfeld Forest Engravers' Mintu" presented by Lu Xun. The life exhibition titled "Troublesome Years, Glorious Life" systematically introduces Liu Yazi's patriotic deeds of hard work throughout his life through historical documents, objects, writings, etc. The antique Qing Dynasty buildings are also of great ornamental value.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Visit, study, history, former residences of famous people
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) honey, maltose, preserved eggs, lard-fried rice cakes, and Shenglu Ramadan moon cakes.

(Specialty Food) Lili Spicy Feet.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Jiangsu Province > Suzhou City > Wujiang District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take a long-distance bus from Suzhou South Bus Station to Lili Town, get off and transfer to local transportation.

Self-driving route: Starting from Suzhou, via the South Ring Road Elevated → Changtai Expressway, exit from the Lili/Pingwang/G318 exit, and turn right towards Shanghai after passing Zaozuo Port; via G318 → Limin South Road → Hujing North Road → Hujing South Road → Hujing Street can be reached.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket price for Liu Yazi’s Former Residence:

It’s free, just bring a valid ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30-16:30

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