Zhongfutang (Wang Residence)

Zhongfutang (Wang Residence)

“Zhongfutang” was the private residence of the Wang family during the Qing Dynasty. The Wangs trace their origins to Wang Yuan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard Command during the Song Dynasty.

Legend has it that after Wang Yuan escorted Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou, on his southern migration, he fell victim to the Ming Shou Incident, and his descendants went into hiding in the Hangjiahu area. During the Shunzhi and Kangxi eras of the Qing Dynasty, one branch of the family moved to Xitang and built this residence, which consists of seven courtyards and a backyard garden, exemplifying typical Ming and Qing residential style.

Zhongfutang

“Zhongfutang” was built during the Shunzhi and Kangxi periods of the Qing Dynasty. It has eight courtyards in total and is entered from the street along the river. The first courtyard is the “Entrance Hall”; the second is the “Bridge Hall”; the third is the “Zhongfutang,” where a plaque inscribed with the name “Zhongfutang” by Chen Bangyan of Haining hangs in the center of the main hall, serving as a moral reminder to descendants to “accumulate virtue through good deeds in daily life, so that future generations may be blessed.” A long corridor connects the front and rear of the entire residence.

Special Notes

Currently, only three courtyards of Zhongfutang are open to the public. The last four courtyards include kitchens and residential areas, with the final courtyard being the garden.

Address: Youdian East Road, Xitang Ancient Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City

Type: Historical Site

Recommended Visiting Time: Approximately 20 minutes

Opening Hours:

8:30-17:00

Ticket Information:

No entrance fee. Joint ticket: 100 RMB (includes access to all 11 scenic spots: the Scenic Area + 11 individual sites — Wuguniang Theme Park, Xiyuan Garden, Zhongfutang, Button Museum, Tile Art Exhibition Hall, Zhang Zhenggen Wood Carving Art Museum, Huguo SuiLiang King Temple, Holy Hall, Ni Residence, Ming-Qing Woodcarving Museum, Zuixuan Garden, and Wine Culture Museum).