Former Residence of Ba Jin, Literary museum in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China.
Description
The Former Residence of Ba Jin is a Spanish-style house in the Xuhui area featuring multiple rooms with displays of personal items, manuscripts, and photographs. Each space reflects different aspects of the writer's daily life and work.
History
The building was constructed in 1923 and served as Ba Jin's home from 1955 until 2005. It was converted into a museum and opened to visitors in 2011.
Culture
Ba Jin was a major Chinese writer whose works explored themes of family, freedom, and social change during the 1900s. The rooms show how he organized his life and creative work within this residential space.
Practical
The residence is located in the Xuhui area and is accessible by public transportation. Guided tours help visitors understand the writer's personal spaces and the collections throughout the house.
Did you know?
In his final years, Ba Jin kept his wife's ashes beside his bed as a sign of devotion. His granddaughter Duan Duan shared his bedroom during this period.
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