Former residence of Zuo Zongtang

Traditional folk house in Hunan, China
28°33′19″N 112°52′27″E / 28.55528°N 112.87417°E / 28.55528; 112.87417Completed1843HeightRoofGabbled roof

The former residence of Zuo Zongtang (Chinese: 左宗棠故居; pinyin: Zuǒ Zōngtáng Gùjū) located in Zhangshu, Xiangyin County, Hunan, China, is the former residence of Zuo Zongtang, a statesman and military leader in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1][2]

Etymology

Zuo Zongtang liked willows, which are vigorous and indomitable, so he named the house "Willow Manor" (柳庄; Liǔ Zhuāng).[2]

History

The traditional folk house was built in 1843, in the 23rd year of Daoguang period in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[2] It cost 900 taels of silver.[2] Zuo lived in the house from October 1844 to 1857, when he moved to Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province.[2]

The local government allocated $2 million for reconstruction in 2004. On July 27, 2010, it was listed as a National Patriotic Education Base by the Central Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party.[3]

Gallery

  • A front view of the Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang.
    A front view of the Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang.
  • Front door of the Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang.
    Front door of the Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang.
  • "Guihe" (tortoise and crane) Pavilion
    "Guihe" (tortoise and crane) Pavilion
  • "Fangxian" (Visiting the Sage) Pavilion
    "Fangxian" (Visiting the Sage) Pavilion
  • "Guiyun" (Clouds) Pavilion
    "Guiyun" (Clouds) Pavilion
  • Stage
    Stage
  • Zuo Zongtang Memorial Temple
    Zuo Zongtang Memorial Temple
  • Statue of Zuo Zongtang
    Statue of Zuo Zongtang
  • Teahouse
    Teahouse

References

  1. ^ Gao Qin (11 August 2020). 云梦画卷 绝胜湖山，好看、好玩、好吃尽在湘阴. rednet.cn. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e 【家规·文化地理】左宗棠故居——柳庄. ccdi.gov.cn. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  3. ^ 湖南省公布第三批爱国主义教育基地. hunan.gov.cn. 28 July 2010. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.