Tan Sitong's Former Residence

Tan Sitong's former residence is a complex with traditional Chinese architectural elements, courtyards, and garden areas from the imperial period. The buildings display typical features of this style with living quarters arranged around open inner courts.

The site was home from 1880 to 1882 to a leading thinker who later shaped the Chinese reform movement during the Qing dynasty. These years marked a period of intense intellectual work that prepared his later engagement.

The residence shows how a wealthy intellectual of the 1800s lived and worked. The rooms reflect a scholar's culture where books, desks, and gardens invited contemplation.

The site is accessible daily and features information signs and guides that help visitors understand the spaces. Comfortable shoes are recommended as you move through several buildings and open courtyards.

Some rooms preserve the original furniture arrangement and work areas that offer insights into the daily routine of a scholar's household. These authentic room layouts make the past more tangible than viewing exhibits alone.