The former residence of Jin Yong – Yuanhua is located in Group 1 (Heshan House), Xinwei Village, Yuanhua Town, Haining City. It is the former residence of Jin Yong, a famous martial arts fiction writer, and also the place where he was born. Yuanhua is beautiful with clear waters and lush mountains. It has long been known as the ‘town of gardens’. The small town is adjacent to the lush Maoshan Bamboo Mountain. The Huaxi Bridge against the backdrop of the morning glow spans the Huaxi River. It quietly adorns the flowing Huaxi water. On both sides of the ancient Huaxi Street, there are blooming flowers and shady trees, forming a rich picture of a Jiangnan water town. The former residence of Jin Yong is located in the Zha family in Xinwei, Yuanhua. In the Qing Dynasty, the Zha family had ‘ten successful candidates in the imperial examinations in one family, and three Hanlin scholars among brothers’. It was called by Emperor Kangxi as ‘a prominent clan since the Tang and Song dynasties, and one of the few families in Jiangnan’. Looking from afar, the former residence of Jin Yong has a white wall and blue-gray brick and tile house. The first thing that catches the eye is the corridor of ‘Seventy-two Chivalrous Men’ in Jin Yong’s works. Turning right, one comes to the study – Heshan House. Walking straight west is the exhibition hall ‘Entering Jin Yong’. Jin Yong: formerly known as Zha Liangyong. Born in 1924, he is from Yuanhua, Haining, Zhejiang. He was an excellent student since childhood. Due to the war, he was exiled with his school and traveled thousands of miles. He came to Hong Kong. On this special land of Hong Kong, he single-handedly founded Ming Pao and became a giant in the newspaper industry. In the following 17 years, he launched fifteen medium and long novels including Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, totaling thirty-six volumes (11 million words). Jin Yong’s novels are constantly in demand all over the world. With over hundreds of millions of readers, it is extremely rare in the world. Jin Yong also won the reputation of a literary giant. Opening hours: Open from 8:30 to 16:30 all year round. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.
Former Residence of Jin Yong
The former residence of Jin Yong – Yuanhua is located in Group 1 (Heshan House), Xinwei Villag[...]
