Lu Xun’s former residence is one of the popular attractions in the birthplace of Lu Xun, where he was born and spent his entire youth. The residence is part of the Zhou family’s Xin Tai Men, and many of the items inside are original artifacts from that time. Behind the house lies the ‘Hundred Grass Garden’ mentioned in ‘From the Hundred Grass Garden to the Three Flavors Study’. Originally a two-part residence, the front part has lost its original appearance, while the main structure of the back part remains the old house from the past. Entering through the two black stone gate doors begins the tour of the former residence. Passing through the right door and the long corridor leads to the ‘Osmanthus Mingtang’. Originally, there were two golden osmanthus trees planted here, where Lu Xun often lay on a small stool under the tree to cool off as a child, with his great-grandmother fanning him with a banana leaf fan, guessing riddles, and telling stories. Articles such as ‘On the Collapse of the Leifeng Pagoda’ recall stories that happened here.
Passing through the Osmanthus Mingtang, one arrives at Lu Xun’s bedroom and study, where the iron pear wood bed is an original item from that time. Crossing the stone courtyard, the small building at the back was the place where the Lu family ate and entertained guests. Lu Xun’s mother, Lu Rui’s room, is separated from the dining room by a wall, and it retains the bed she slept in and items used for sewing. The kitchen at the back was restored later, and it is evident that it belonged to a wealthy family with its stove wall adorned with drawings and writings for blessing and exorcism. Lu Xun first met the prototype of ‘Runtu’ here.
Walking past the room with rice and agricultural tools, a small path leads to the back Hundred Grass Garden. Adults are more interested in the old house and history, while children are more concerned with the Hundred Grass Garden. What Lu Xun read in textbooks, such as the smooth stone well curb, the tall soapberry tree, the purple-red mulberries, and the mud wall roots, are places he described as having ‘infinite interest’, and they are now roughly the same as they were back then. There is a small vegetable garden, several towering trees, and a stone tablet engraved with ‘Hundred Grass Garden’. After passing through the Hundred Grass Garden, one might choose to walk all the way to the Three Flavors Study a few hundred meters away to experience Lu Xun’s journey at that time.
The entire text is open all year round: Monday 08:30-17:00; May 1st to October 31st, Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-21:00; November 1st to April 30th, Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-20:30. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Lu Xun’s Former Residence Parking Lot], reference price: charging; address: next to the Lu Xun Memorial Hall; number of spaces: subject to the actual situation of the scenic area. Restrooms: There are multiple restrooms within the scenic area, with prominent signs near the ticket hall and the entrance to the scenic area. Must-see tips: The scenic spot has a daily limit on the number of tourists, so it is recommended to visit early during the peak season.
Lu Xun’s Former Residence in Shaoxing
Lu Xun’s former residence is one of the popular attractions in the birthplace of Lu Xun, where[...]
