Lao She's Former Residence (Danqi Xiaoyuan, the Red Persimmon Courtyard)
The courtyard where Lao She lived from 1950 to 1966: two persimmon trees he planted behind the screen wall gave the courtyard its name “Red Persimmon Courtyard” (Danqi Xiaoyuan); the living room and study are furnished as they originally were, works such as *Teahouse* and *Beneath the Red Banner* were written here, and the exhibits tell the life story of the “People's Artist”
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The courtyard where Lao She lived from 1950 to 1966: two persimmon trees he planted behind the screen wall gave the courtyard its name “Red Persimmon Courtyard” (Danqi Xiaoyuan); the living room and study are furnished as they originally were, works such as Teahouse and Beneath the Red Banner were written here, and the exhibits tell the life story of the “People's Artist”. Located on Fengfu Hutong near Wangfujing; pair it with the Capital Theatre (Beijing People's Art Theatre) to soak up Beijing-flavored literature. Small in size but rich in content; closed Mondays.
Getting there: Metro Line 5, Dengshikou Station
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