Independent travel guide
Former Residence of Hu Xueyan
胡雪岩故居Hu Xueyan Guju
An elaborate late-Qing merchant mansion of courtyards, carved interiors, rockeries and the celebrated Zhiyuan garden. The listed 1–2 hours suits an easy-paced visit. Start from the named entrance and keep the return connection in view.
Paid admission · Checked 2026-08-02
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Rules vary
How to book
Use the cited official Hangzhou venue or government page; no foreign-passport online route is assumed.
The 2026-08-02 check did not verify an official advance-booking interval.
Booking steps
- 1
Check the current official notice for the former residence's opening date, ticket and any night program.
- 2
Ask the official ticket desk whether the residence is sold as a standalone product or a scenic-area combination.
- 3
Confirm passport acceptance and keep the official receipt before entering.
The cited official page does not state the passport field or foreign-document treatment; ask before paying.
If the official page has no live product, use the venue's published contact or staffed desk; do not replace it with an OTA.
1–2 hours
How to visit
Enter from Former Residence of Hu Xueyan and first read the whole layout of Former Residence of Hu Xueyan; walk the main axis once before stopping for photos.
Leave Former Residence of Hu Xueyan through the exit nearest the next street or temple district, not necessarily the gate you entered; check the return advice: Use the metro or bus plus walking and navigate to the exact Chinese entrance; road access around West Lake is often controlled.
- 1Stop 1Read the entrance of Former Residence of Hu Xueyan
Notice the gate, axis and surrounding street before entering the details; this gives Former Residence of Hu Xueyan its context.
- 2Stop 2Main hall or central axis
At Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, let the main court set the site's scale before moving to the edges for a closer architectural read.
- 3Stop 3One story, not every plaque
Choose one historical detail connected to Former Residence of Hu Xueyan and follow it through the courtyard, relic or exhibit.
- 4Stop 4Quiet side route and photo angle
Move away from Former Residence of Hu Xueyan's busiest junction before studying rooflines, trees and wall details, then rejoin the signed route.
- 5Stop 5Connect the next neighborhood
End with 1–2 hours in mind, use the signed exit to connect to the next stop, then check the transport note: Use the metro or bus plus walking and navigate to the exact Chinese entrance; road access around West Lake is often controlled.
Best time
Weekday morning, soon after opening. This window works best when Former Residence of Hu Xueyan is the main stop rather than one item in a crowded list.
Foreigner notes
Use the full Chinese name and address for Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, then check the final walk from the drop-off point to the gate.
Keep the official notice or confirmation; the current Chinese-phone requirement is unknown.
The quiet window listed for Former Residence of Hu Xueyan can shift with events and weather. Recheck the official notice before committing the route.
Normal opening profile: May-Oct day visit: 08:00-17:30; last entry 16:50 / Nov-Apr day visit: 08:00-17:00; last entry 16:30 / 2026 night product: 17:30-22:00. The 2026 night product is separate from daytime residence access and its final-entry minute needs live ticket confirmation.
Save 胡雪岩旧居 and 元宝街18号 before leaving; the last walk is easier when the gate is already marked.
Avoid these mistakes
The map centre for Former Residence of Hu Xueyan may not be the visitor gate; use the named entrance in the record.
Check the date and source on any old price or hours screenshot before using it for Former Residence of Hu Xueyan.
Keep a return buffer after Former Residence of Hu Xueyan; queues and internal transfers can consume it.
A city-level booking page may not cover every boat, show or cableway at Former Residence of Hu Xueyan; check paid sub-entries separately when relevant.
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Sources and evidence
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Official
OfficialHangzhou tourism cultural route: Hu Xueyan Former ResidencePublisher · Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism
Used forThe official Hangzhou cultural route identifies Hu Xueyan Former Residence; it does not publish the current passport reservation workflow.
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialHangzhou official visitor referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
胡雪岩旧居元宝街18号