Former Residence of Guo Moruo

Former Residence of Guo Moruo is located at Qian Hai Xi Jie (west of Front Sea Street), which was open to the public in June, 1988. It houses a large number of Guo Moruo's precious manuscripts and books. There is an earthen mound dotted with trees inside the main entrance. Inside the second gate on the north side, are five rooms that once served ashis work rooms and drawing rooms, surrounded by a corridor. The old residence is dense with gingkoes and peonies, which were planted by the Guo couple. On the lawn, sits a bronze stature of Guo Moruo with a contented smile. Inside the Chuihua Gate (the Hanging Flower Gate, which divides the outer court from theinner court), there is a two-courtyard complex, east and west wing-rooms and two rows of main houses connected by corridors. They were Mr. Guo's bedroom, living room and study room. All are exhibited in their original state.

The elegant residence inspired Guo Moruo to write many famous works which are much-loved by their readers. It is really a good place to refresh your minds!