·Hu Xueyan was the richest man in the late Qing Dynasty. His former residence cleverly combined Chinese and Western architectural styles with extremely luxurious Jiangnan gardens. It was regarded as the first residence of a giant Chinese businessman in the late Qing Dynasty.
· Among the residential complexes, Zhiyuan is the main building. At that time, Hangzhou had the reputation of “a branch of Feilai Peak, like a miniature version of the Lion Grove”.
·The pavilions, bridges, flowing water, and corridors in the garden are ingeniously designed and exquisite. The rockery in the garden is the largest existing artificial cave in China.
·In the former residence, there are also calligraphy and stone carvings by famous artists such as Dong Qichang, Zheng Banqiao, Tang Bohu, Wen Zhengming and two rare mahogany official sedans worth seeing.
Telephone
0571-86821131
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
Bus: Take bus No. 327, No. 34, No. 71, No. 127 and other buses and get off at Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence Station, which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Ticket: RMB 20 for adults (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket: 1. Seniors aged 60 to 69 must present valid ID;

  1. Full-time university students with bachelor’s degree or below in China;
  2. Minors aged 6 (exclusive) to 18 (inclusive);
  3. Minors with a height of 1.2 meters (exclusive) to 1.5 meters (inclusive).
    Free admission: 1. Children 1.2 meters tall and below or 6 years old and below;
  4. Seniors over 70 years old must present valid ID;
  5. Active military personnel, retired cadres, disabled people, teachers with more than 30 years of teaching experience in Zhejiang Province, third-level personnel, public security and fire protection system personnel must present valid certificates.
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    Opening hours
    08:00-17:00 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
    tips:
    The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot