Mao Dun is the pen name of Shen Yanbing (1896 - 1981), a well-known Chinese author. He lived at the back courtyard of this residence from 1974 until his death. His best-known works are Spring Silkworms (1932) and Midnight (1934). This former residence of Mao Dun is located at No. 13 Houyuan’ensi Hutong. The courtyard house covers an area of 878 square meters. There are four rooms inside the yard as a typical courtyard house has, and the one located in the west was used to receive guests. Now all the rooms here are converted into exhibition rooms, where his manuscripts, books and photos are displayed.

Admission: Free

Tel: 010-64040520

Opening hours: 9:00 - 16:00 Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday)

Address: No. 13 Houyuan’ensi Hutong,

Transport:

By Subway: Take Subway Line 5 to Beixinqiao Station, follow the Jiudaokou Road, and choose the second Hutong alley of Houyuan’ensi Hutong; or take Subway Line 5 to Zhangzizhonglu Station and walk for about 100 meters.

By Bus: Take Bus No. 104, 107, 108, 113, 124 to Jiaodaokou Station.