Courtyard at No. 25-37 Xitangzi Hutong

The courtyard at No. 25-37 Xitangzi Hutong

The courtyard at No. 25-37 Xitangzi Hutong is a municipal cultural heritage site protected by Beijing.

The courtyard at No. 25-37 Xitangzi Hutong is located in Dongcheng District and is among the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing.

It is a medium-sized siheyuan architectural complex composed of multiple courtyards, with a largely intact layout. The courtyards are interspersed with features such as corridors, rockeries, and gardens. Among them, Courtyard No. 25 has three courtyards in depth, and the entrance gate is connected to the main house by an embracing corridor. The main house retains an exquisitely crafted Qing-style nanmu wood carved partition, adding a refined touch. This residence was originally used by Zuo Zongtang, a well-known late Qing official. In the 1930s, it was bought by Fu Xuezhai, a traditional Chinese painter and member of the Qing imperial family, who lived there.

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Beijing