Wang Xizhi's Former Residence
王羲之故居
Birthplace of the 'Sage of Calligraphy' Wang Xizhi, with a garden holding the Washing-Inkstone Pond, a Jin Stele Gallery and calligraphy displays, in Linyi's old town.
Wang Xizhi's Former Residence is on Xiyanchi Street in Lanshan District, Linyi. Wang Xizhi, the Eastern Jin dynasty calligrapher, was born here and spent his childhood here. The site centres on the Washing-Inkstone Pond, with buildings including the Wang Xizhi Memorial Hall, the Jin Stele Gallery and Langya Academy, which display calligraphy steles from successive dynasties. The garden is small and exquisite. Entry is free, though it is usually closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 1.5 hours. Nearby, you can wander Linyi's old town and the Calligraphy Square, and each autumn there is a Sage of Calligraphy Cultural Festival.
Opening hours
About 8:30 am–5:30 pm; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- East China Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery
- Yinqueshan Han Bamboo Slips Museum
- Linyi Museum
- Yi River Night Cruise
- Langya Ancient City
- Lanling National Agricultural Park
- Menglianggu Campaign Memorial
- Mengshan Tianmeng Scenic Area