PART 1 Century-old building
With the broadcast of the popular TV series "The Age of Awakening", the Red House of Peking University is known to more people. Located on Wu Si Street, it was named because it was built with red bricks and red tiles. It was originally the location of Peking University's school headquarters, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the library. The Red House, an important cultural transmission site of history, has been continuously restored during the century. It has been opened twice for partial tours, and was officially opened for full use at the end of June 2021. The architectural is a classic combination of deep red and gray brick, and is a represent of the combination of classic Chinese architecture and Western style.
PART 2 Red Tourism Key Spot
The 104-year-old Red House carries an important red history. The main founders of the Communist Party of China and some famous activists such as Li Dazhao, Chen Duxiu and Mao Zedong all studied and worked here.
PART3 Visit Guide
The same scene from "The Age of Awakening"
The thematic exhibition focuses on some of the early founders of the CPC, such as Li Dazhao, Chen Duxiu and Mao Zedong, showcasing the glorious history of revolutionary activities in Beijing during the founding of the CPC. There are also scenes from the popular TV series "The Age of Awakening".
Kang Mu Yi Zhai was formerly a dormitory of Peking University, and later a research room for Li Dazhao and others to study Marxism. The former site of the editorial office of New Youth is the former residence of Chen Duxiu, and also the place where he founded the magazine New Youth. In 1918, Mao Zedong served as the library secretary in the Second Reading Room, managing 15+ Chinese and foreign language newspapers. In 1920, Li Dazhao and Lu Xun had taught students in the Big Classroom.
Multiple Media
The exhibition uses a variety of media, including holographic projections, various textual expressions, and large picture paintings, which are very appropriate to the theme. There are a lot of vivid and interesting pictures in the exhibition hall, and even life-like models of people are available. There are staff on hand to prompt you to follow the order of the rooms, and the timeline of history is rolling before your eyes.
The square grand staircase is the highlight of the red house architecture. Standing on the top floor and looking down, the handrails overlap in a circle towards the center. The staircase is a deep red wooden tone, making people feel like they are in a castle. The top floor has a height of about 6 meters with round-arched windows, where Chinese architecture and Western style collide to harmonize. The red double doors on the second floor have a vintage feel. At the end of the corridor on each floor, there are several benches. So when you are tired of shopping, just sit down and laze around.
Red House Souvenir Shop
After seeing the exhibition, why not come to the souvenir shop? It's full of inexpensive and interesting trinkets, including popsicles, clothes, stickers and more. There is also a stamp collecting activity that is popular among collectors.
Centennial Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition
The exhibition "Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China" is set up on the fourth floor. The exhibition was simple in form but rich in content.
LOOK Hours: 2-3 hours
Name: Peking University Red House
Address: Peking University Red House, NO. 29 Wusi Street, Dongcheng District
Time: 09:00-13:00; 13:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays; please make a reservation at least one day in advance)
Cost: Free admission
