[2025 Shaoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Residence (Updated May)

Zhou Enlai's ancestral home in Shaoxing is located along the Baoyouqiao River in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province (No. 369, Laodong Road, Yuecheng District). It is a brick and tile house facing north and south with the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty and a traditional black bamboo door. The ancestral residence has a simple and solemn appearance, with three entrances and three rooms in each entrance. There is a patio between the two entrances, and small corridors on both sides of the patio. In the middle of the first entrance is the stage gate, with side rooms on the left and right. The second entrance is the hall. The third courtyard was originally a building, but after it collapsed, it was converted into a bungalow. According to local chronicles, the Zhou family of Baoyouqiao moved to Shaoxing City during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. During his lifetime, Zhou Enlai also said many times "I am from Shaoxing" and called Shaoxing his hometown. Zhou Enlai's ancestors lived here for generations, and moved to Huai'an when his grandfather was working in Jiangsu. The Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall is located on the south side of his ancestral residence and was completed and opened in June 2001. The Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall has rich exhibits, which are mainly divided into four parts: Zhou Enlai's former residence, the memorial hall, the "Zhou Enlai and Hometown" display, and the Glorious Life Exhibition Hall. The "Zhou Enlai and His Hometown" exhibition consists of two parts: "Zhou Enlai and His Hometown" and "A Thousand Mile Journey in the Flames of War", which fully demonstrates Zhou Enlai's deep connection with Shaoxing and his deep love for his hometown and relatives. The Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall is a national AAA-level scenic spot, a cultural relic protection unit in Zhejiang Province and a patriotism education base. Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Home Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall

Zhou Enlai's Former Residence: Also known as "Baisuitang," it is located at 369 Laodong Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City. It is a Ming and Qing Dynasty style "Taimen" building, facing south. The layout is arranged along three axes. The former residence is now the Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall, and it is also a key cultural relic protection unit in Zhejiang Province and a patriotic education base.

⭐Leaving the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, walk south along Zhongxing Middle Road, turn west on Labor Road, and you will soon see Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Home. Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Home is a group of buildings built in the Ming Dynasty, where Mr. Zhou Enlai's ancestors lived for generations. The layout is in three axes, covering an area of 2,150 square meters and a building area of 1,680 square meters. ✔️Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Home was originally named Xiyangtang, and later renamed Baisuitang, because the Zhou family had a centenarian. In the 37th year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the Zhou family member, Mrs. Wang, lived to be 100 years old. The governor gave her a plaque of "Centenarian Mother", and Baisuitang was named after it. ✔️The second floor of the west axis of Baisuitang originally belonged to Mr. Zhou Enlai's grandfather's family, and Mr. Zhou Enlai lived here when he was young. In 1939, Mr. Zhou Enlai returned to his hometown to carry out anti-Japanese united front work, and returned here to worship his ancestors. He was warmly entertained by his relatives and friends, and then had breakfast with some of them. ✔️In the main hall, there is a white marble sculpture of Mr. Zhou Enlai in military uniform when he was young. Under the red curtain, it looks elegant and heroic. The plaque of "Xiyangtang" is hung above, and the couplet on both sides is: Select the virtuous and capable, speak credit and repair harmony, serve the country and the people, and assist the world and the people. This is a poem by the Confucian master Ma Yifu, which was given to Mr. Zhou Enlai. It is taken from the text in "The Book of Rites", expressing his sincere admiration for Mr. Zhou Enlai. ✔️The main hall of Mr. Zhou Enlai's ancestral home is named "Songfentang". It is a place where the Zhou family worships their ancestors during the holidays and also a place for guests. The furnishings in the hall reproduce the original appearance of that year. ✔️The ancestors of the Zhou family of Baoyou Bridge moved here during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. After Mr. Zhou Enlai's grandfather took office in Jiangsu, he moved to Huai'an, so Mr. Zhou Enlai was born in Huai'an. Mr. Zhou Enlai often said that he was from Shaoxing and called Shaoxing his hometown. ✔️A memorial hall is built on the east side of the ancestral home, mainly displaying Mr. Zhou Enlai's historical origins with Shaoxing and his outstanding contributions to China's liberation and development. He devoted his life to selflessly serving the people, never caring about personal gains and losses, and can be described as "working tirelessly until death".

Zhou Enlai ancestral home. It was Zhou Enlai who returned to Shaoxing with his elders many times when he was a child. It was later damaged by serious disrepair. In the 1980s, the government completely renovated it and basically restored its original appearance. The threshold above the gate is written by Chen Yun, : "Zhou Enlai's ancestral home." Into the hall, tall and spacious, hanging above the "Xi Yang Tang" plaque. Sitting on a bench and taking a break, the sun shines through the latticed wooden windows. The photo of Zhou Enlai is displayed in the large hall of . His history has repeatedly talked about his interest and wisdom, and is really an admirable elder. Just as Shi Yun: the pioneer of the revolution, the superstar concealed Wuzhou. The rushing tears are raging, and the slings are rolling. Weide is not lost in the people's sect. Jie Cheng and the same day shine, the sky can not die hard.