Former residence of Mao Dun

The former residence of Mao Dun features traditional Chinese architecture with wooden structures, intricate courtyards, and period-specific furnishings that reflect early 20th century living conditions.

The residence transformed into a public museum in 1985 and received national protection status in 1988 as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

The museum displays original manuscripts, photographs, and personal items belonging to Mao Dun, who wrote extensively about social issues in Chinese society.

The museum organizes guided tours in multiple languages and provides detailed information panels about each room and artifact throughout the exhibition spaces.

Visitors can examine the original desk where Mao Dun wrote several of his most influential novels about Chinese society during the early 1900s.

Location: Zhejiang

Inception: 1985

Website: http://maodun.org

GPS coordinates: 30.74067,120.48961

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:34