Former Residence of Hu Yuzhi

Former Residence of Hu Yuzhi

The Former Residence of Hu Yuzhi is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Former Residence of Hu Yuzhi originated from the Chiyutang Hall, built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is located along Chenghuang River in the ancient town of Fenghui, and is a well-proportioned, grand Jiangnan-style compound with spacious and bright architecture that exudes an impressive aura.

Starting from November 2, 2014, the nearly 300-year-old Chiyutang Hall—the former residence of Hu Yuzhi in the historic town of Fenghui, Shangyu—has been open to the public.

Hu Yuzhi (1896–1986), originally named Xueyu and styled Ziru, was a native of Fenghui Town, Shangyu. He was a renowned political activist, publisher, and news commentator. Born into a scholarly family, his grandfather had served as an imperial censor. His father, Qingzhen, was a local official in the Xianfeng and Tongzhi eras, later becoming a prominent educator. In his childhood, Hu studied diligently under his parents and attended the county’s higher elementary school between the ages of 7 and 14. In the third year of the Xuantong reign (1911), he ranked first in the entrance examination for Shaoxing Prefecture Middle School. At that time, Lu Xun was serving as the school’s supervisor and a teacher of natural sciences, making Hu a sort of “direct disciple.” In 1912... More details about Hu Yuzhi ++

Fenghui Town: Fenghui Town is an industrial powerhouse, agricultural hub, and cultural center in Shangyu City—one of China’s top 100 counties and cities in comprehensive economic strength—located in the southeastern part of Shangyu. Covering an area of 118 square kilometers, the town administers 79 administrative villages and 6 residential communities, with a permanent population of 54,000. Fenghui Town has a long history and has produced many notable figures. As early as the second year of the Changqing era of the Tang Dynasty (822 AD), it served as the seat of Shangyu County government, boasting a history of over 1,100 years. Well-preserved cultural relics include the Confucius Temple built in the Song Dynasty, the Nine Lions Bridge from the Yuan Dynasty, and the Qian Family Mansion from the Ming Dynasty. It is also the birthplace of Wei Boyang, the father of chemistry... More details about Fenghui Town ++

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units