Former residence of Hu Xueyan:
Located on the east side of the historical and cultural protection zone of He Fang Street and Dajingxiang in Hangzhou, it was built in the 11th year of Tongzhi in Qing Dynasty (1872), with a building area of over 5,800 square meters.
Former residence of Hu Xueyan:
From architecture to indoor furniture and materials, it was the first residence of China giants in the late Qing Dynasty.
In the old house:
There are pavilions, such as Zhiyuan, 13th floor.
In the former residence:
There are also calligraphy and stone carvings by famous artists such as Dong Qichang, Zheng Banqiao, Tang Bohu and Wen Zhiming, among which two rare mahogany sedan chairs are worth seeing.
Hu Xueyan:
Hangzhou native, originally from Jixi, Anhui. As a teenager, he worked as a clerk in a bank in Hangzhou. Later, with the support of Zhejiang Governor Wang Youling, he founded his own Fukang Bank.
Because of his contribution to Zuo, he was rewarded by the imperial court, awarded the title of political envoy, awarded a red hat, rode horses in the Forbidden City and wore a yellow jacket.
In its heyday, Hu Xueyan was engaged in the import and export business of grain, real estate, pawn, arms and raw silk. In addition to managing banks. Later, he founded Hu Qingyutang National Medicine and became a wealthy businessman in Hongding.
Attraction information:
Fares:
20 yuan
Opening hours:
08:00 - 17:30
Address:
No. Yuanbao Street 18, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Traffic route:
Yuanbao Street 18
You can take bus No.8, 13, 308 or Y6 and get off at Gulou Station.
The above is for reference only.