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The Former Residence of Xue Fucheng [Photo from wuxinews.com.cn]
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Wubentang, the Main Hall
It is the most splendid hall in the residence. There is a horizontal inscribed board with Chinese characters "Wubentang" hung on the middle of the wall. The inscription was written by Zeng Guofan,a top military commander from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), teacher of Xue Fucheng.
The Roundabout Building
The Roundabout Building fully manifests the local home culture in thelate Qing Dynasty. It is a two-layer wooden building, with a rectangular well in the middle. The Roundabout Building is the biggest roundabout building existing in China.
East Garden
The East Garden is the most exquisite and best-preserved ancient building in Wuxi. Sometimes, there is opera performances by local amateur players hosted here.
