Lu Xun's Hometown Travel Guide
Sanwei Book House · Hundred Herb Garden · Xianheng Restaurant
Lu Xun's hometown is an entire Shaoxing Taimen street area that has preserved its original appearance: his former residence, Sanwei Study, and Baicao Garden are all inside. Stepping out of the street corner is Xianheng Hotel, where you can order a plate of fennel beans just like in textbooks.
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Destination Details
Lu Xun's Former Residence is located at the Dongchang Fangkou area in Shaoxing city. It is a fully preserved cluster of Tai-style residential buildings. Lu Xun was born here and spent his childhood here. The places mentioned in "From Hundred Herb Garden to Sanwei Study" are still in their original locations today.
Main Highlights
Sanwei Study
The private school of Mr. Shou Jingwu, where young Lu Xun studied. The interior remains in its original condition, and the most famous feature is the character "早" carved on Lu Xun's desk — reportedly done after being criticized once for being late. The study is quite small, with light coming from the courtyard, and visitors need to queue to enter.
Hundred Herb Garden and Former Residence
The Hundred Herb Garden is actually a small vegetable garden behind the former residence, made famous nationwide because of the essay. Today, it is planted with locust trees, mulberry trees, and vegetable plots, and it's fun to identify them according to the text. The main residence is a typical Shaoxing Tai-style courtyard, with several entrances and courtyards, allowing visitors to see how the Zhou family lived back then.
Suggested Route
- Classic: Former Residence → Sanwei Study → Hundred Herb Garden → Xianheng Hotel, about 2 hours.
- Combine with Shen Garden, Cangqiao Straight Street, and Bazi Bridge for a one-day tour of Shaoxing Old Town.
Practical Information
The street area is free to visit, but tickets must be collected with an ID card. Queues can be long during peak seasons. The fennel beans and yellow wine at Xianheng Hotel at the street entrance are standard treats, but prices are higher than nearby small shops. It is recommended to visit in the morning when there are fewer people.
