Shusheng Guli (Jishan Historic Quarter)
书圣故里
The old-town waterway quarter where Wang Xizhi once lived, linking Jiezhu Temple, Tishan Bridge, Jishan Hill and taimen houses into a free, slow-paced walking route.
Shusheng Guli is the Jishan Historic Quarter in the northeast of Shaoxing's old town. It is named after Wang Xizhi, who once lived here. Highlights include Jiezhu Lecture Temple, converted from Wang Xizhi's former residence, with its ink pool; Tishan Bridge, where an old woman asked Wang Xizhi to write calligraphy; Duopo Lane; Jishan Hill and Wenbi Pagoda; and, along the river, taimen houses and snack shops. Commercial development is light, which makes it ideal for an evening stroll and photos. The quarter is free, though individual venues such as Jiezhu Temple may charge a small admission fee. Allow 1.5–2 hours. It is about a 15-minute walk or bike ride from Lu Xun's Former Residence, and you can stop by Cai Yuanpei's Former Residence on the way.
Opening hours
Open all day (venues approx. 08:30–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Former Residence of Cai Yuanpei
- Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Home
- Cangqiao Straight Street
- Bazi Bridge Historic District
- China Yellow Wine Museum
- Qingteng Studio (Former Residence of Xu Wei)
- Fushan Park & Yuewang Terrace
- Shen Garden