Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall
吴敬梓纪念馆
A memorial hall in Quanjiao, hometown of Wu Jingzi, author of “The Scholars.” Set in a Hui-style garden, it presents his life and works.
The Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall stands on the Xiang River in Quanjiao County and honors the Qing-dynasty novelist Wu Jingzi, author of “The Scholars.” The hall is built in the style of a Hui garden. Its exhibits cover Wu's life, his family's imperial examination history (the family produced three top scholars, known as “one family, three top scholars”), and various editions of “The Scholars” along with stories of its characters. A cenotaph for Wu stands nearby. Admission is free. It is closed on Mondays. The memorial is about 30 km from Chuzhou city and can be combined with the old town of Quanjiao and the night views of the Xiang River.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Chuzhou Museum
- Langya Temple
- Langya Mountain
- Fengle Pavilion
- Zuiweng Pavilion
- Huangfushan National Forest Park
- Chishan Lake National Wetland Park
- Langxiang Migu Karst Maze