[2024 Xinghua Attraction] Travel Guide for Zheng Banqiao Memorial Hall (Updated Oct)

Zheng Banqiao's Former Residence.

The former residence has side rooms to the south and the main house to the north, commonly known as "Zheng's Great Hall". Masters Zhao Puchu and Liu Haisu respectively wrote the plaques "Zheng Banqiao's Former Residence" and "Banqiao's Former Residence" for the entrance hall. Upon entering the entrance hall, you will see a screen wall. Turn left and you will suddenly enter the courtyard. The courtyard is lush and fragrant with old bamboo and new bamboo shoots, and potted orchids and banana plants are dotted around. The moss hints at the age of the former residence.

Zheng Banqiao, a painter and writer of the Qing Dynasty, a writer of Xinghua, Jiangsu. Kangxi Xiucai, Yongzheng ten years of people, Qianlong first year of scholars. The county magistrate of Minxian County has a remarkable political performance. After living in Yangzhou, he made a living by selling paintings and was an important representative of the Eight Monsters of Yangzhou. Zheng Banqiao's former residence, located in the east of Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province, is a very small attraction, so there are not many people. The courtyard is not very large, but it is very delicate, the building is simple, the wall is covered with tiles, and it is a quiet place. Visiting Zheng Banqiao's former residence focuses on the culture. From the gardens and buildings, you can feel the cultural heritage here. Although the courtyard is not as good as Su Xichang, you can imagine how Zheng Banqiao smelled the chickens and danced poetry books here. Going further, it is a slightly larger courtyard. The green bamboo in the courtyard is in a hurry and warm. There is a bamboo forest behind the house. The back garden has flower windows and waters, and the scenery is pleasant. There are celebrity inscriptions on the back garden promenade. This is the "Ya room" written by Zheng Banqiao in "The room is not big, the flowers are not much". It is said to be a former residence, more like a small garden, the room is a study, by the window, you can see the bamboo shadows in the garden. There are pavilions and lotus gardens in the garden, which are elegant and quiet. I also met the old gentleman who plays Zheng Banqiao. It looks a bit far from it. This is also a must-see for Xinghua Old Town. If you don't have time to visit other places, at least check it out.