Jiangzhuang

Jiangzhuang

Jiangzhuang is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Jiangzhuang (Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: 1901–1923

Designated: August 29, 1997

Located near the east gate of Huagang Park in Xihu District. It was built by Lian Huiqing from Wuxi and originally named “Xiaowanliutang” (Little Willow Hall), formerly known as Lianzhuang. During the Xuantong era, it was sold to Jiang Su’an from Nanjing. After acquiring the property, Jiang renovated the buildings and renamed Xiaowanliutang to Lan’gai Villa, commonly referred to as Jiangzhuang. The main building of Jiangzhuang was constructed in 1901, and the east building was completed in 1923. In April 1950, Chinese scholar Ma Yifu (1883–1967) moved here to reside. Jiangzhuang covers an area of 3,168 square meters, with a construction area of 1,295 square meters. The main structure is a two-story building blending Chinese and Western architectural elements, featuring three bays with a total width of 15 meters and a depth of 12 meters. It has a single-eave hip-and-gable roof. The surrounding corridors are adorned with hanging latticework and connect to the west building. The east building features a double-eave facade with north-south Guanyin-dou-style gables. The main building was renovated in 1990 and is now open to the public as the Ma Yifu Memorial Hall.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Website

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units