Hu Xueyan's Former Residence
The mansion completed in 1872 by Hu Xueyan, the "red-capped merchant" of the late Qing, billed as "the number one mansion of a late-Qing tycoon": bright corridors and hidden passages wind and interconnect, the rockery piled stones of Zhi Garden rank among the finest in Jiangnan, the nanmu-wood hall uses meticulously chosen timber, and East-meets-West glass windows and painted decorations display wealth at its peak
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 20
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The mansion completed in 1872 by Hu Xueyan, the "red-capped merchant" of the late Qing, billed as "the number one mansion of a late-Qing tycoon": bright corridors and hidden passages wind and interconnect, the rockery piled stones of Zhi Garden rank among the finest in Jiangnan, the nanmu-wood hall uses meticulously chosen timber, and East-meets-West glass windows and painted decorations display wealth at its peak; the story of Hu Xueyan's rise and fall forms the main thread of the exhibits. Admission CNY 20, open 08:00-17:30; reachable by bus or metro to Gulou (Drum Tower) stop plus a short walk, next to Qinghefang.
Getting there: Bus or metro, Gulou (Drum Tower) stop, then walk
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