The owner of the Xixi Thatched Cottage is the renowned Ming Dynasty literati, Feng Mengzhen. The entire complex is divided into two parts, north and south, around a fish pond. On the south side, there is the main house, a two-story building with a courtyard at the front and back. On the north side, there is a thatched pavilion named ‘Qiyun Pavilion’, which serves as a place for appreciating plum blossoms, enjoying bamboo, and singing with wine.
The cottage is characterized by its serene environment and profound scenery. The lush eastern embankment offers a deep view corridor. The northern wild grass and shallow beach exhibit the simple and wild beauty of wetlands. The western side is connected to layers and embankments, leading visitors’ gaze to the distant sparse persimmon groves and ribbon-like white reeds, presenting an additional sense of tranquility.
Opening hours: October 8th to March 31st from 08:00 to 17:30; April 1st to October 7th from 07:30 to 18:30.
