Small Villa, Xikou

Small Villa in Xikou combines Chinese and Western building styles in a thoughtfully designed house with wooden structures and balanced proportions. It is part of a larger historic complex and reflects the construction traditions of a specific period in Chinese history.

The building was created during a period when China blended Western influences with its own traditions, and many such structures were built for leading figures. It was later protected as a national site because it documents this transitional phase in Chinese architecture and history.

The rooms show how elite political leaders lived during the Republican era and what spaces mattered most to them. Carefully arranged details throughout reveal the daily priorities of that social circle.

The site is open to visitors and you can explore the rooms best by taking your time to notice the different areas and details. It helps to check beforehand whether guided tours are available and what access rules apply.

The house still contains many objects and furniture from its period of use, showing how people arranged their homes back then. These preserved items give a direct impression of daily life and taste from that era.