Former residence of Yuan Xuelan

The former residence of Yuan Xuelan is a traditional Chinese house in Suzhou featuring wooden beams, carved details, and a central courtyard with garden areas. The rooms are organized around the courtyard in the typical layout of prosperous homes from that period.

The house was built during a period of major cultural shifts and served as a gathering place for scholars and thinkers. These meetings influenced regional thought and ideas of the time.

The residence reflects how gardens were woven into daily living spaces, a principle deeply rooted in the lifestyle of prosperous families in this region. Walking through it, you can see how people moved between indoor rooms and outdoor courtyards in their everyday routines.

The house is open daily with guided tours available in multiple languages to help you understand what you are seeing. The rooms are all accessible on foot and a typical visit takes about two hours.

The house still contains original furniture and personal belongings from Yuan Xuelan, offering a direct window into everyday life from that time. These objects give visitors a real sense of how people actually lived in the home.

GPS coordinates: 31.30972,120.63028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:29