Bona Ventura

Wangfujing & Dongdan · Beijing

Lao She Memorial Hall (Former Residence)

老舍纪念馆

MuseumLocals' pick

The small courtyard house where the novelist and playwright Lao She lived for his last 16 years and wrote 'Teahouse'. He bought it in 1950 on his return from the United States; it is a quiet stop a few lanes from Wangfujing (visitbeijing.com.cn).

Address
19 Fengfu Hutong, Dengshikou West Street, Dongcheng District
Hours
Tue-Sun 09:00-16:30, closed Mon (visitbeijing.com.cn attraction page; its museum page gives 09:00-17:00)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free (visitbeijing.com.cn)
Price level
¥
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • It is closed on Mondays (visitbeijing.com.cn).
  • Combine it with Wangfujing and St Joseph's Church, a short walk south.

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