Xianheng Tavern
咸亨酒店
The old tavern where Kong Yiji, in Lu Xun's story, lays out nine copper coins; a bronze statue of Kong Yiji stands at the door, and its signature pairing is yellow wine with fennel beans.
Xianheng Tavern was founded in the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty and became well known through Lu Xun's stories 'Kong Yiji' and 'Storm'. It stands at the entrance to Lu Xun's Former Residence, keeping its L-shaped counter, long wooden benches and a bronze statue of Kong Yiji by the door. The affordable way to eat is to buy a bowl of jiafan wine and a plate of fennel beans or stinky tofu at the counter and eat standing up. For a proper meal, order Shaoxing dishes such as steamed pork belly with preserved mustard greens, drunken chicken or Shaoxing sanxian, expecting about RMB 80–150 per person. Lines are long at mealtimes, so visit during off-peak hours. The tavern also offers accommodation, and it is a one-minute walk from Lu Xun's Former Residence.
Opening hours
About 10:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Lu Xun's Hometown
- Yingtian Pagoda (Tashan)
- Qingteng Studio (Former Residence of Xu Wei)
- Former Residence of Qiu Jin
- Shen Garden
- Cangqiao Straight Street
- Zhou Enlai's Ancestral Home
- Bazi Bridge Historic District