Former Homes of the Famous in Xuanwu District

Over its history Beijing has attracted many of China's great statesmen as well its artists, writers, and famous wives. And as everybody knows, nothing is quite as fascinating as the celebrity home.

In Beijing, such homes are often located in courtyard hutongs and often an convey an elegant, understated atmosphere. Many are now small celebratory museums.

They are not always open so it is advisable to make a call first.

Xuanwu District

 

Former Residence of Ji Xiaolan

Tel: (010) 6303-7636 ext.105

Add: 241 Zhushikouxi Dajie

Open: 9am-4pm (closed Monday)

Admission: Free

Buses: 23, 50, 715, 743

Facing south, the residence is a Qing dynasty-style courtyard with an area of 750 sq ms. Two exhibition rooms display the life of Ji Xiaolan (1724-1805), a distinguished Qing dynasty court official.