Yanzitang’s Former Residence

Yanzitang’s Former Residence is a relatively ancient celebrity’s former residence existi[...]

Yanzitang’s Former Residence is a relatively ancient celebrity’s former residence existing in Changshu. It consists of two axes, east and west. On the east axis, Xiyuan Hall, Xuedao Hall, and Shien Hall display Yanzitang’s life story, ideological achievements, family traditions and family precepts, and political and moral spirit with four key words: ‘Open literature in Wu area’, ‘Initiate Taoism in Southeast’, ‘Pass on poetry and etiquette’, and ‘Virtue spreads fragrance’. They also show the political and moral cultivation inherited by clean officials in Changshu throughout history. On the west axis, Baohan Tower and Xuange Pavilion are used to build political and moral lecture halls, display praise and relics of Yanzitang, and conduct academic research and exchanges. It is a multi-functional real-life classroom integrating ancient and modern elements and innovative. Opening hours: Open all year round from 08:30 to 16:30.


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