Former Residence of Ouyang Yuqian in Beijing

Former Residence of Ouyang Yuqian in Beijing

The Former Residence of Ouyang Yuqian in Beijing is a cultural tourism attraction.

The former residence of Ouyang Yuqian is located on Zhang Zizhong Road in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It served as Ouyang Yuqian's home in Beijing starting from 1949. This place was once a hub for cultural figures, with renowned writers such as Cao Yu and composer Guang Weiran having lived in this compound. It now serves as dormitory housing for the Central Academy of Drama.

The architecture of the residence blends Chinese and Western styles. The main gate is a modern brick archway, with four southern rooms on each of the east and west sides. The arched street-facing windows have a distinct charm. In the center of the courtyard stands a Western-style building with an almost square floor plan; the west side has five arched windows, while the middle room on the east and south sides contains a door. The main entrance on the south side is a porch, with a northern room to its east serving as the main house in the courtyard. Mr. Ouyang Yuqian once lived in the northwest section of the compound.

Ouyang Yuqian was a renowned Chinese drama artist and drama educator who authored more than twenty plays including “The Loyal King Li Xiucheng,” “The Peach Blossom Fan,” and “The Hatred of the Black Slave.” He was considered a leading figure in the field.

Address: No. 5A, Zhang Zizhong Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing