Former Residence of Famous Figures

 Other Former Residence of Famous Figures:

FigureLocationDescriptionFormer Residence of Mao Zedong (Chairman Mao)No.8 left lane of Ji'an Suo Street, east of Jingshan streetFrom Sep.19, 1948 to Mar.12, 1919, Chairman Mao was living here while organizing members of the Xinmin Association to go to France to work and study.Former Residence of Li DazhaoNo.35 the back house of Shifuma StreetLi Dazhao, one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party, lived here from 1920 to 1922.Former Residence of Cheng YanqiuNo.39 North Xisi 3rdStreet (Xisi Bei Santiao)Cheng Yanqiu, another of the four most famous Beijing Opera actors, once lived here. It covers an area of 151 square meters.Former Residence of Qi BaishiNo.13 Kuache Hutong in Xi Cheng District (West City District)Qi Baishi was a master of traditional Chinese painting. His residence looks south and covers an area of 79 square meters.Former Residence of Lao SheNo.19 Fengfu Hutong, Dong Cheng (East City District)Lao She was a famous writer in modern times. His residence is appropriately named "Red Persimmon Small Yard" because of its two persimmon trees.Former Residence of Mao DunNo.13 the back Yuan'en Temple in East City DistrictMao Dun was a great writer in modern times and lived here from 1974 to 1981.