Former Residence of Celebrities Two-day Tour

Culture

  • Best Time:

    All year round

  • Recommended:

    2 days

  • Admission:

    700 RMB and up 700 RMB and up

Features

This route will offer you a two-day tour in the former residence of celebrities, including Mao Dun, Qi Baishi and Ji Xiaolan in Beijing, and Jingyuan and Young Marshal House in Tianjin. The first day will be spent in Beijing. Then, people can take the 30-minute inter-city bullet-train in Beijing to Tianjin, and enjoy the next day in Tianjin.

D1
  • Former Residence of Mao Dun
  • Former Residence of Qi Baishi
  • Former Residence of Ji Xiaolan
Stop 1 Former Residence of Mao Dun

The Former Residence of Mao Dun is located on the east side of South Luogu Lane. The title “Former Residence of Mao Dun” on the wall is inscribed by Deng Yingchao.

Tickets:
Free
Address:
No. 13, Houyuan’ensi Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Highlights:
This largely renovated residence was the home of Mao Dun, the pen name of Shen Yanbing (1896–1981), a well-known Chinese author. He lived at the back courtyard here from 1974 until his death. His best-known works are Spring Silkworms (1932) and Midnight (1934). This courtyard covers a total area of about 878㎡.
Stop 2 Former Residence of Qi Baishi

The Former Residence of Qi Baishi is located on the west of South Luogu Lane. Here, you can admire many of Qi’s famous paintings.

Tickets:
5 RMB
Address:
No. 13, Yu’er Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Highlights:
Known for the whimsical, often playful style of his watercolours, Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was an influential Chinese painter who lived in Beijing from 1917 onwards. Rooms in this renovated courtyard recreate his living quarters (he only lived here for his final two years), and there's a detailed rundown (in English) of his life and work.
Stop 3 Former Residence of Ji Xiaolan

Ji Xiaolan, a legendary character in China, is widely regarded as the greatest Chinese scholar of the Qing Dynasty. Ji Xiaolan's former residence, situated on the north side of Zhushikou Street, is now open to the public. More

Tickets:
10 RMB
Address:
No. 241, Zhushikou West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Highlights:
Ji Xiaolan, a legendary character in China, is widely regarded as the greatest Chinese scholar of the Qing Dynasty. He lived during the reign of Qian Long and was responsible for the biggest literary project in the history of China at that time, Siku Quanshu (Complete Works of Chinese Classics). The literary project took decades to complete millions of books. Many stories and myths about Ji continue to be handed down to this very day.
Ji Xiaolan's former residence, situated on the north side... View attractions guide
Traffic
Public transport:
Take Metro Line 8 or 6 to Nanluoguxiang Station. Then walk towards west from South Luogu Lane.
Travel tips

Pay attention to adding clothing appropriately to prevent catching cold.
Pay attention to safety when playing and do not go to unopened areas.
Pay attention to self-protection during the epidemic.
Visit the scenic spots with good manners.

Stay

  • Hutong Impressions Beijing Guesthouse

D2
  • Jingyuan
  • Young Marshal House
Stop 1 Jingyuan

Jinyuan was established in 1921, and its original name is Qianyuan. From the July in 1929 to the November in 1931, the last emperor Puyi used to live here. More

Tickets:
20 RMB
Address:
No. 70, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Highlights:
Deep in the prosperous Anshan Road, lies a quiet little courtyard with lush flowers, mazy corridor, rugged rocks and clear spring, just like an untouched paradise on earth-Jingyuan Garden. It is the heritage site under city protection and the important historic architecture under the special protection area of Tianjin. As a building where modern Chinese history comes to life, it archives the flow of time in its materiality. The last emperor, Pu yi had just left his unquiet life in this courtyard... View attractions guide
Stop 2 Young Marshal House

Young Marshal House in a western style used to be the residence for Zhang Xueliang. There are two buildings in Young Marshal House. The front building was established in 1921, and the other in 1926. More

Tickets:
45 RMB for adults, 35 RMB for children, the elderly and students
Address:
No. 78, Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin
Highlights:
Young Marshal’s Mansion is the house of Zhang Xueliang. This western style house was built in 1921. When you enter the museum, a collection of more than 300 items are presented and the original appearance of his life in Tianjin is showed.
Eat

  • Qihaoguan Restaurant

  • Shunxingde Restaurant

Traffic
Public transport:
Take Metro Line 3 to Hepinglu Station (Exit D). Then walk for 560m.
Travel tips

Pay attention to adding clothing appropriately to prevent catching cold.
Pay attention to safety when playing and do not go to unopened areas.
Pay attention to self-protection during the epidemic.
Visit the scenic spots with good manners.

Stay

  • Lishunde Hotel

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