Former Residence of Huang Xing

The Former Residence of Huang Xing or Huang Xing's Former Residence (simplified Chinese: 黄兴故居; traditional Chinese: 黃興故居; pinyin: Huáng Xīng Gùjū) is where Huang Xing was born and lived from 1874 to 1893. It is located in Huangxing Town of Changsha County, Hunan.[1][2] Covering an area of 4,300-square-metre (46,000 sq ft), it has a total of 12 rooms, including Milling Room, Rice Milling Room, Grain Storehouse, Rice Storehouse, Kitchen, Reception Room, Bed Room, etc.

Former Residence of Huang Xing
黄兴故居
Former Residence of Huang Xing
General information
Type	Traditional folk house
Location	Huangxing Town, Changsha County, Hunan
Country	China
Coordinates	28°07′17″N 113°06′40″E
Completed	1862
Height
Roof	Gabbled roof
Technical details
Floor area	4,300 m^2 (46,000 sq ft)

History

The traditional folk house style residence was built by Huang Xing's ancestors during the 1st Year of Tongzhi Period of the Tongzhi Emperor (1862) in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1]

On October 25, 1874, Huang Xing was born in here.

In 1903, in order to raise money for the revolution, Huang Xing sold the house and his paddy field.

After the establishment of the Communist State, the local government seized the residence and distributed it among seven peasants.

In 1980, the Huang Xing Former Residence Memorial (黄兴故居纪念馆) was founded in here.

In 1981, the local government relocated the peasants and rebuilt the residence. At the same year, it was designated as provincial level key cultural heritage.

In 1984, the Exhibition Hall of Huang Xing's Life (黄兴生平事迹陈列馆) was added.

In 1988, it was listed as a "Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level" by the State Council of China.[3]

Access

The Former Residence of Huang Xing open to visitors for free.

The Former Residence of Huang Xing is closed on Mondays, and is open from 9:00 to 17:00 daily.

Nearby attractions include the Former Residence of Xu Guangda and the Tomb of Zuo Zongtang.

Transportation

• Take bus No. 220 to Former Residence of Huang Xing Bus Stop.[4]

Gallery

• 
  Exhibition Hall of Huang Xing's Life.
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  Huang Xing's Bedroom.
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  Main Room.
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  Rice Milling Room.
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  Milling Room.
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  Kitchen.

References

1. Wang Xijia (2014), p. 16.
2. "Archived copy" 孙、黄后人会面 希望延续当年情. 163.com (in Chinese). 2016-10-18. Archived from the original on 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2017-02-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
3. 台湾中华湖湘文化发展协会理事长参访黄兴故居. Chinadaily (in Chinese). 2015-06-10.
4. "Archived copy" 黄兴故居至锦泰广场220路公交车正式开通运营，黄兴故居“AAA”景区创建又添新绩. hnswht (in Chinese). 2016-06-08. Archived from the original on 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2017-02-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

Bibliography

• Wang Xijia (2014). 长沙史话 [A Brief History of Changsha] (in Chinese). Beijing: Social Sciences Academic Press. ISBN 978-7-5097-6662-0.