Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Residence of Pu Songling: Typical Residence in North China

Pu Songling Residence

Last year, I went to Shangdong province and visited Jinan, Qufu, Zibo and Qingdao. In Zibo, I went to the residence of Pu Songling with the help of Beijing Chinaholidays and have a special visiting experience in the little north China village.

The Former Residence of Pu Songling is located in Pujiazhuang Village, Zibo City in east China's Shandong Province. It looks quite different from south China gardens. Without too much pools, stones and delicate sculptures, it is simple but graceful, with four courtyards connected by moon gates, which is typical of residences in north China. When we entered the main room in the courtyard in which Pu Songling lived is named "Liao Zhai" (literally talking room). The guide Tom told us that it is just in the place that Pu Songling created one vivid story of ghosts and spirits after another. In the room, people also display various editions of Liaozai Zhiyi and the paintings of related stories. We have learnt lot form the rich collections.

Pu Songling Residence

In the large area of Pu Songling residence, there is also a temple where we have leant some matter of Chinese religions. The garden, trees, pools and stones are not so delicate like gardens in Suzhou and Hangzhou. It has not so many palace or royal residences like Forbidden City and Summer Palace. But we have experience the real local life of ancient people in China!
I really enjoy my Shandong Tours in China with Beijing Chinaholidays and hope you a pleasant trip in China!

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