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Introduction to Scenic Spots

Lu Xun's Former Residence (The New Residence of the Zhou Family)
  
The New Residence of the Zhou Family, located in Dongchang Fang Kou, was built during the Reign of Emperor Jia Qing during the Qing Dynasty (1796-1820). Lu Xun was born here on September 25, 1881 . The New Residence has three rows of houses which include an entry hall, hall, a hall for holding memorial ceremonies to ancestors, side wing- rooms, utility rooms and so on. It also incorporates the famous Baicao Garden which lies unchanged from the time of Lu Xun's childhood and teenage years--- "Green garden, smooth stone baluster, tall honey locust…..”. Lu Xun spent his childhood and teen-age years here, leaving a lot of thought-provoking trails.

Lu Xun's Ancestral Residence (The Old Residence of the Zhou Family)
   The Old Residence of the Zhou Family, located 70-80 meters east of Lu Xun's Former Residence, is Lu Xun's ancestral home. Its orientation is north/south with the main entrance facing south. The Dongchang Fang Kou is in the front and the Xianhuan River is in the back. The residence is of brick and timber construction with black tile and stucco walls. It is one of the most well-preserved houses of the Qing Dynasty in Shaoxing.

Sanwei Study (The Residence of the Shou Family)
   The Residence of the Shou Family was built during the Reign of Emperor Jia Qing during the Qing Dynasty. With a river at its front, a bridge is used as access. Across the river is the Old Residence of the Zhou Family. The east wing-room is the famous “Sanwei Study." It was a most famous private school of its time and was noted for its strictness. Lu Xun studied here between the ages of 12 to 17.

Shaoxing Lu Xun Museum (The Exhibition Hall of Lu Xun's Life and Story)
   The style of the building represents the traditional building style of south of the Yangtze River and is in harmony with the historic cultural streets in the Scenic Area of Lu Xun's Former Residence. “Old house, new space” is the character of this museum. The Exhibition Hall of Lu Xun's Life and Story adopts the chronicle style of exhibition, wholly reflecting Lu Xun's achievements in his life and emphasizing the relationship between Lu Xun and his hometown Shaoxing. The means of exhibition are various and appealing. For example, a multi-media display is used to depict a “village theatrical performance of the hometown of water.”

 
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