Former Residence of Wang Yangming
王守仁故居
The birthplace of Wang Yangming, the Ming-dynasty master of the Mind School of Neo-Confucianism, a Ming and Qing courtyard house in central Yuyao that displays his life and philosophy.
The Former Residence of Wang Yangming is on the north slope of Longquan Mountain in central Yuyao. It is the birthplace of Wang Shouren (Master Yangming), a Ming-dynasty thinker, and is also known as the Ruiyun Tower. The surviving buildings have been restored in the Ming and Qing style. The exhibits cover Wang Yangming's life, his teachings on the unity of knowing and doing and on extending innate knowledge, and his influence across East Asia. The site is a nationally key cultural relic protection unit. Nearby on Longquan Mountain, the Zhongtian Pavilion, where Wang Yangming gave lectures, can be visited as well. Entry is free or low-cost, confirmed on site, and the residence is usually closed on Mondays. From Ningbo, the high-speed train to Yuyao North Station takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
8:30 am–4:30 pm; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Hemudu Site Museum
- Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park
- Fantawild Oriental Heritage Ningbo
- Cicheng Ancient Town
- Siming Mountain National Forest Park
- Liang-Zhu Culture Park
- Xuedou Mountain
- Baoguo Temple