Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence, Historical residence in Paifang Village, Guang'an District, China.
Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence is a traditional rural compound in Sichuan with several connected buildings arranged around courtyards. The rooms have been converted into exhibition areas displaying photographs, personal items, and written documents related to his early life.
The compound was built by the family over several generations and served as Deng Xiaoping's home during the early 1900s. The gradual expansion of the courtyard structure reflects the family's economic growth during that period.
The residence shows how a traditional rural courtyard housed a figure who would later reshape modern China. Visitors can see everyday objects and simple furnishings that reflect the family life that unfolded within these walls.
Visitors should arrive in the morning to see the rooms with natural light and avoid crowds. The pathways connecting the different buildings are narrow, so comfortable walking shoes are helpful.
The exhibition hall's right side has three staggered sloping roofs, built to represent Deng Xiaoping's "three falls and three rises"; a tall central wall rises between them. Granite and teak were chosen for the building to suggest his firm yet flexible character. The hall opened on 13 August 2004, and Jiang Zemin wrote its name on the tablet.
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