Guo Moruo's Former Residence
郭沫若故居（沙湾）
A Qing-dynasty courtyard house in Shawan on the Dadu River, where Guo Moruo was born and spent his youth, now displaying his manuscripts and biographical materials.
Guo Moruo's Former Residence is located in Shawan Town, Shawan District, Leshan. It is backed by Suishan Hill and faces the Dadu River, and it is where Guo Moruo was born and spent his childhood. The residence is a Qing-dynasty West Sichuan house with four courtyards. Exhibits include Guo's biography, manuscripts, photographs and family materials. The site also contains Suishan Shanguan, the family school where he studied as a boy. It is a national key cultural heritage site. Admission is usually free, but bring your ID. Shawan lies slightly south of the route between Mount Emei and Leshan, about 40 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Mondays (check announcements)
Nearby sights
- Luomu Ancient Town
- Only Emeishan Theatrical Park
- Fuhu Temple
- Emeishan Dafo Chan Temple
- Mount Emei Museum
- Baoguo Temple
- Hongchunping
- Suji Ancient Town