The Former Residence of Gu Yanwu is located within the national 4A-level Tourist Attraction of Qiandeng Ancient Town, a charming historical and cultural town in China. With an area of 4 hectares and a floor area of 5,450 m², it is the largest residence established in Qiandeng during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Settled in the west and facing east, the residence features a traditional Chinese architectural design with five courtyards. In order from east to west, the courtyards include the Water Wall Gate, Entrance Hall, Qing Hall (tea house), Ming Hall (main hall built of Phoebe zhennan), and Residential Building. In the north, a narrow pathway leads to the kitchen, study, and rear garden. The residence connects to the millennium-old flagstone alleyway in the front and Gu Yanwu’s tomb and Guyuan Garden in the back.

This scenic spot primarily showcases Gu Yanwu’s daily life and learning scenarios, with each hall displaying his sculptures, handwriting, works, life stories, and later generations’ research findings on his masterpieces.

Ticket price:

Regular ticket for the Qiandeng Ancient Town scenic area: RMB 40 per person, including admission to the Former Residence of Gu Yanwu, Guyuan Garden, Ancient Play Stage, Qiandeng Lamp Gallery, Memorial Hall of Gu Jian, Memorial Hall of Xu Fu, Yu’s Pawn Shop, and Beacon Tower on Qinwang Mountain.

Combo ticket: RMB 60 per person, including admission to the Former Residence of Gu Yanwu, Guyuan Garden, Ancient Play Stage, Qiandeng Lamp Gallery, Memorial Hall of Gu Jian, Memorial Hall of Xu Fu, Yu’s Pawn Shop, Beacon Tower on Qinwang Mountain, and Datang Eco-park.

Website: gyw.chinaqiandeng.com

Contact: 0512-57462067 (Chinese), or 0512-57311890 (English)

Opening hours: 8:00-16:30

Address: 52 South Street, Qiandeng Ancient Town, Kunshan

Transportation:

1. By car: 30-minute drive from Kunshan South Railway Station, and 1 hour from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport;

2. By public transport: Take Bus No. 112 or 113 from Kunshan South Railway Station; or take Shanghai Metro Line 11 to Huaqiao Station, and transfer to Bus No. 253.