Wu Jiaji Memorial Hall

　　   Wu Jiaji Memorial Hall is situated at No. 8 Nanshi Street, Anfeng Town, Dongtai City. The hall is built with a brick-and-wood structure, consisting of two rows of single-story rooms in the front and back, covering a construction area of 120 square meters. There are also two additional rooms behind the main entrance, with a construction area of 18 square meters. The front door faces the street, while the back door leads to the Haihe River.

　　   Wu Jiaji, a native of Anfengchang in Taizhou (now Anfeng Town, Dongtai City), styled Binxian and also known as Yesou, was a renowned commoner poet from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His poetry holds a certain reputation in the history of Chinese literature. His works are especially famous for the “Saltfield Yuefu” poems, characterized by vigorous style, plain language, and profound thought. He authored the Collection of Poems from the Humble Studio. His wife, Wang Rui, was a talented and noble-minded female poet of the early Qing Dynasty who could compose poetry in response to her husband’s work. She left behind many lyrics with a strong realist spirit throughout her life. Her collection of ci poetry is titled Lyrics from the Humble Studio. The couple, one with poetry and the other with lyrics, complemented each other perfectly, becoming a celebrated tale in literary circles.

　　   Commemorating Wu Jiaji, a patriotic poet from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is now listed as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit of Yancheng City.