Zhuzifang Historic Block
朱紫坊
A historic block on the bank of the Antai River, linking ancient banyan trees, stone bridges and former residences of notable figures. It is quieter than Three Lanes and Seven Alleys.
Zhuzifang lies on the west side of Yushan, on the south bank of the Antai River. It is named after four Zhu brothers who all served as officials in the Song dynasty, wearing vermilion and purple robes. It preserves deep courtyard houses from the Ming, Qing and Republican periods, including the former residence of Admiral Sa Zhenbing and Furong Garden. Along the riverbank, ancient banyan trees send their roots dangling into the water, and stone arch bridges and waterside lanes make it one of the rare 'water town' scenes in Fuzhou. The block is free to enter, and some residences and exhibition halls open separately. It lies across Bayiqi Road (817 Road) from Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, about a 10-minute walk away, and it suits strolls and photography at dawn and dusk.
Opening hours
All day (former residence exhibition hall about 09:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Yushan Hill & White Pagoda
- Lin Zexu Memorial
- Wushan Hill & Black Pagoda
- Three Lanes and Seven Alleys
- Kaiyuan Temple (Fuzhou)
- Daming Road Food Street
- Shangxiahang Historic District
- Fuzhou West Lake Park