Old house of Lao She

Old house of Lao She

Lao She's former residence and Beibei Office of the all China Anti Japanese Association of literature and art is the residence of Mr. Lao She, a famous Chinese writer and artist, who settled in Beibei during the Anti Japanese war. It is one of the best preserved places of Lao She's residence in China.

Development history

The house was built in June 1940 and used to be the residence of the famous scholar Mr. Lin Yutang. In August 1940, Mr. Lin left Beibei and donated the house to the all China literary and art anti enemy Association as the office. In 1940, Mr. Lao She came to Beibei to organize the literary and Art Association to work. He settled here in 1943 and went to the United States to give lectures in 1946. In just over three years, Mr. Lao She has created a large number of Anti Japanese War literary works: one or two novels of cremation and four generations in the same hall; storm in all directions and democratic world; short stories of a barrel of Fort smoke and anemia collection; drama of peach and Li Chunfeng, King Tiger and Zhang Zizhong, as well as essays, essays, poems and quyi And other works with a total of more than one million words. Because the Chongqing Federation of the all China literary and art anti enemy association was bombed by Japanese aircraft, most of its activities were held in Beibei, making it the cultural center of Chongqing and even the whole country in the late period of the Anti Japanese war. The cultural celebrities who often came here were Liang Shiqiu, Yiqun, Guo Moruo, Tian Han, Ai Qing, Guang Weiran, Yao Fengzi, Xiao Hong, Zhao Qingge and so on.

In the war of resistance against Japan, Mr. Lao She made great contributions to the war of resistance against Japan, unity and the interests of the people under the extremely difficult and complicated circumstances of life. His awe inspiring righteousness, Frank spirit, unique personality charm and immortal works will also be published in history.

On March 19, 1992, Chongqing Municipal People's Government approved Beibei Laoshe old house as the second batch of municipal key cultural relics protection units.

Main attractions

Danshi courtyard

Danshi courtyard was purchased by Lao She in 1950 after he returned to the United States. It is an old style courtyard in Beijing. The small black door faces east and the entrance is a courtyard with only two South rooms. Facing the west is a Sanheyuan, which is the main part of the former residence: there are three rooms in the East and the west, which are now set up as exhibition rooms. From the first novel "little ling'er" to the last unfinished autobiographical novel "under the red flag", different versions of Lao She's works in different periods gather together, representing his life's creative achievements. There are three rooms in the north, one in the left and one in the right. Now they are on display in the original state, showing the original life of Mr. Chen. Mingjian and xicijian are living rooms. In this small living room, many cultural celebrities have been gathered. Premier Zhou has been here three times. He sat on the sofa near the West and had a cordial conversation with his husband. The east room is the bedroom. Xi'er room is Lao She's study and studio. The study is small and simple, with hardwood inlaid with marble. Up to now, there are several literary toys Lao She likes: a seal carved for him by Qi Baishi, a jade inkpad box given to him by general Feng Yuxiang, and a "Li Weng Li Yu calligraphy and painting inkstone" of Qing Dynasty. It was in this hut that Lao she wrote "Longxugou", "teahouse" and a large number of Quyi, essays, essays, poems and essays in the 16 years from 1950 to 1966.

Lao she loved to grow flowers. When he was tired of writing, he went to the courtyard to enjoy the flowers. The persimmon trees in the courtyard were planted by him. The green leaves were covered with red persimmons, which was poetic and picturesque, so the courtyard got its name.

Laoshe Memorial Hall

Laoshe memorial hall is a typical Beijing courtyard building pattern, covering an area of 400 square meters. The rich and colorful Exhibition "Lao She's life and creation" forms the distinctive features of Lao She Memorial. The gate of Laoshe Memorial Hall faces east from the West. On entering the gate, there is a gray brick screen wall and two South rooms. On entering the second gate, there is a colorful wooden screen wall which is rare in Beijing. Turn around the screen wall to the main part of the memorial. There are three main rooms in the courtyard, the Ming room and the west room are the living room, and the east room is the bedroom and studio of Mrs. Hu Fuqing. The West ear room is Mr. Lao She's bedroom and study, which is now open to the audience according to its original appearance. The west room and the East Room in the courtyard are now the first and second exhibition halls, which mainly show Lao She's life and creative process through a large number of precious manuscripts, books, photos and relics. Laoshe Memorial takes the protection of his former residence and collection as its basic task, closely surrounding Mr. Laoshe's "born in Beijing, grew up in Beijing, died in Beijing, and wrote about Beijing all his life." On this theme, a temporary exhibition suitable for primary and secondary school students will be launched to enrich the content of the exhibition.

About the writer

Lao She (1899-1966), formerly known as Shu Qingchun, was born in Beijing. He is a famous writer in modern times. He was a primary school principal, a middle school teacher and a university professor. During the Anti Japanese War, he presided over the work of the all China Anti enemy Association of literary and art circles and made a positive contribution to uniting the broad masses of literary and art workers to participate in the Anti Japanese propaganda. After liberation, he served as vice chairman of China Federation of literary and art circles, vice chairman of China Writers Association, and chairman of Beijing Municipal Federation of literary and art circles. In December 1951, he was awarded the title of "people's artist" by Beijing Municipal People's government. Lao She created many well-known literary works in his life, such as four generations in one house, Camel Xiangzi, teahouse, Longxugou, etc.

Scenic spot service

Fixed display: Lao She's life in its original state and "into Lao She's world".

Service facilities: there are charging parking spaces on the roadside and no restaurants in the museum.

Ticket price: all free, advance booking is required.

Reservation requirements: please make an appointment more than one day in advance.

Number limit: 50.

Rest day: closed on Monday.

Address: Liaoning Road, Beibei District, Chongqing

Longitude: 106.435819

Latitude: 29.826663

Tel: 023-89865820

Ticket information: free.