Tang Jiyao Former Residence in Huize County, Qujing

? Tang Jiyao Former Residence: A Window into Modern Yunnan's Revolutionary Spirit

In the depths of the Wumeng Mountains lies the ancient copper city of Huize. Here, a Qing Dynasty courtyard still echoes with the battle cry of “Protect the Republic, Resist Yuan Shikai.”
This is where 15-year-old Tang Jiyao—later a key military and political leader—set out on his journey, and where modern Yunnan’s history began to unfold.

? Location & Directions

Address: No. 29, Sandao Alley, Gucheng Street, Huize County, Qujing, Yunnan Province, China

• 1.2 km from Huize Bus Station (approx. 15-minute walk)

• 22 km from Daqicai Grassland Scenic Area (30-minute drive)

? Past & Present

• Built in: 1867 (Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi era)

• Ownership: Purchased in 1889 by Tang Jiyao's father; Tang lived here for 15 years.

• Modern history:

  • 1950s: Divided among 9 households

  • 2002: Government restoration began

  • 2003: Designated a Yunnan Provincial Cultural Heritage Site

  • 2015: Opened as “Tang Jiyao Former Residence Museum”

  • 2017: Free to the public

? Architectural Highlights

? Immersive Experiences

? 15-Minute Micro Tour

Follow the path: Screen Wall → Main Hall → Study Room → Backyard → Souvenir Shop.
Don’t forget to collect your “Hero of the Republic” commemorative stamp.

? Educational Activities

• Free Guided Tours: Daily at 10:00 & 14:30

• Special Activity: “Junior Telegraph Operator” hands-on experience (Summer only, reservation required)

? Historical Walking Route

Explore Huize’s rich past with a 2-hour walking tour:
Tang Residence → Jiangxi Guild Hall (300 m) → Coin Minting Bureau (500 m) → Ancient City Wall Night Views

ℹ️ Visitor Information

• Tickets: Free year-round. Reservation required via “Travel Yunnan” Mini Program (holiday crowd control in effect)

• Opening Hours: 08:30–17:30 (last entry at 17:00)

? Getting There

• By Train:
  Kunming South → Qujing North (1 hr by high-speed train) → Huize by bus (2 hrs)
  Taxi from Huize Station to the residence: 5 minutes

• By Car:
  Kunming–Qujing Expressway → Huize exit → County town (approx. 230 km / 3 hrs)

? Guided Tours

• Fee: ¥50 per group (up to 20 people)

• Booking: Call +86-874-5122857 one day in advance

? Nearby Food & Lodging

? Local Eats

• Yang Baba Bowl Restaurant (50 m): Black goat 8-dish tasting set – ¥168 (for 3–4 people)

• Night Market: Try xidoufen (pea porridge) with grilled erkuai (sticky rice cake) – around ¥15/person

? Recommended Stays

• Grandma’s Away Guesthouse (100 m from site): Restored courtyard home, from ¥480/night

• Yunzeju Guesthouse (370 m from site): Traditional Chinese-style courtyard stay, from ¥260/night

? Visitor Tips

• Smoking, flash photography, and touching wooden structures are not allowed inside the courtyard.

• Street parking is limited. Use the Ancient Town East Gate Parking Lot and walk to the site.

? Final Word

Step through the weathered wooden door of Sandao Alley, and you don’t just enter a courtyard—you walk into a pivotal chapter of China’s journey from monarchy to republic.