Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang
Traditional folk houses in Zhejiang, China
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The Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang (simplified Chinese: 张静江故居; traditional Chinese: 張靜江故居; pinyin: Zhāng Jìngjiāng Gùjū), also known as Hall of Zunde (Chinese: 尊德堂; lit. 'Hall of Respecting Moral Character'), is the birthplace and former residence of Zhang Jingjiang, one of the "Four Elder Statesmen" of the Kuomintang.[1][2]
| Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang | |
|---|---|
张静江故居 | |
The first room. | |
  Location within Zhejiang | |
General information | |
| Type | Traditional folk houses |
| Location | Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China |
| Coordinates | 30°52′55.11″N 120°25′44.74″E |
| Groundbreaking | 1898 |
| Completed | 1898 |
| Height | |
| Architectural | Chinese architecture |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Wood and bricks |
| Floor area | 2,364 m2 (25,450 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Zhang Songxian |
History
The Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang was built by Zhang Songxian (Chinese: 张颂贤), the grandfather of Zhang Jingjiang, in 1898, during the region of Guangxu Emperor in late Qing dynasty (1644–1911).
In March 2013, it was designated as a Major National Historical and Cultural Site by the State Council of China.[3][4]
Architecture
The house comprise 7 rooms. Some wooden plaques with couplets written by Zhang Jian, Sun Yat-sen, Tan Yankai, Weng Tonghe and Chen Lifu are hung on the pillars of the house.[5]