Former Residence of Zhao Zongzao

Former Residence of Zhao Zongzao

The former residence of Zhao Zongzao is located on East Street in Zhouzhuang Town. It was the childhood home of Zhao Zongzao, a renowned Chinese printmaker and former vice president of China Academy of Art. This building dates back to the Republican era and is a single-bay, two-courtyard bungalow. The residence features typical architectural styles of the Republican period. It was restored and opened to the public in December 2011, with a rich display of exhibits. …

Zhouzhuang Town: A Model of Both Material and Spiritual Prosperity, Renowned for Valuing Education and Culture. As one of Jiangsu’s three Zhouzhuang towns, Zhouzhuang Town in Jiangyin is an industrial hub. Located in the eastern suburbs of Jiangyin City, the town covers a total area of 80 square kilometers with a population of 138,000. Situated on the beautiful and fertile Taihu Plain and in the economically vibrant heartland of the Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou region, Zhouzhuang leads all other towns in Jiangyin in terms of economic and social development. Its industrial invoiced sales have ranked first in Jiangsu Province for three consecutive years. Honored as a “Famous Town of Jiangsu,” it ranks 6th among the top 100 towns in the province in terms of comprehensive strength, and 13th among the top 100 towns nationwide. It is a build... More detailed information about Zhouzhuang Town++