Pu Songling's Former Residence
蒲松龄故居（蒲家庄）
The birthplace and writing place of Pu Songling, author of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, with the 'Liaozhai' study tucked inside a farmhouse courtyard.
Pu Songling's Former Residence is in Pujia Village, Hongshan Town, Zichuan District. It was where the Qing-dynasty writer Pu Songling was born, lived and wrote Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and it is a key national cultural heritage protection site. The residence is a typical central Shandong farmhouse courtyard, preserving the Liaozhai study, the bedroom and household furnishings. The exhibition hall displays facsimiles of Pu Songling's manuscripts, various editions of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and paintings and calligraphy. East of the village is the Liuquan (Willow Spring), where Pu is said to have run a tea stall and invited passersby to tell strange stories, gathering material for his writing. Nearby are Pu Songling's tomb, Liaozhai City and more. Admission follows the official announcement. It is about 25 km from Zhangdian, so a taxi or self-drive is recommended. It suits visitors interested in classical literature, and half a day is enough.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:30 (per park announcements)
Nearby sights
- Zibo Museum
- Zibo Ceramics & Glass Museum
- Badaju Market
- Haidai Tower Zhongshuge
- Yanshen Ancient Town & Taoliu Park
- Yuanshan National Forest Park
- Zhoucun Ancient Commercial Town
- Tanxi Mountain