Tang Jiyao Former Residence in Huize County, Qujing

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Tang Jiyao Former Residence in Huize County, Qujing
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🏛 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

Area Highlights Photo/Interaction Tips
Main Hall Traditional wooden structure with couplets reading “Pillar of the South in Resisting Yuan” Capture the symmetry of the courtyard from above
Side Hall Historic map of the National Protection War; original telegram drafts Use AR to view a “telegram transmission” animation
Study Room Photos from Tang’s years in Japan; replica military saber Try on a traditional robe and pose at the desk
Backyard Barn Remains of Qing-era grain storage and horse stables Ring the interactive “Horse Caravan Bell”
Garden Wall A century-old Yunnan hackberry tree; dramatic lighting in spring/autumn Perfect for backlit portrait photography

🎒 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.