Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Lin Zexu’s Former Residences

Located at 31 Jiajia Hutong in Xuanwu District, this was originally Puyang Guild Hall.

Lin Zexu (1785-1850) held the position of viceroy of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces during the Qing Dynasty. He was a famous patriot who launched the burning of opium and led an anti-drug campaign in the fighting against foreign aggression. This residence was his home when he came to hold a post in Beijing in 1831, where he lived for six years.
Lin Zexu's Former Residences

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