Shijian Hall is located on the west section of Bao塔 Street, facing north to south, and surrounded by water on three sides. It borders the Di Tang City River to the south, the Xie Qiao River to the west, and is backed by the Ou River to the north. Accessible by bridge from the front gate and by boat from the back gate, Shijian Hall is a quintessential Jiangnan water town mansion and a nationally protected cultural heritage site.
Covering an area of over 2700 square meters, Shijian Hall is a profound courtyard, regarded as a ‘grand mansion’ in the Jiangnan water towns. The deep residence consists of six sections with high walls, with the ground gradually rising from the first to the sixth section, and the six horse-head walls also increasing in height in sequence, symbolizing the auspicious wish of ‘rising step by step’. Facing north to south and surrounded by rivers, Shijian Hall offers convenient water and land access, with the ability to board a sedan chair at the front gate and a boat at the back gate.
In the 420 square meter garden, there are pavilions, waterside pavilions, and winding corridors, all meticulously arranged, making it a small but exquisite Jiangnan garden. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 16:30 all year round.
Preferential policies: Children: Children aged 6 (including 6) or under 1.4 meters (including 1.4 meters) in height can enter for free with valid identification. Free for children, students, and the elderly: Minors aged 6 (not including 6) to 18 (including 18), full-time university undergraduate and below students, and elderly people aged 60 (including 60) to 70 (not including 70) can enjoy half-price tickets with valid identification (please purchase preferential tickets at the scenic spot). Half-price for the elderly: Elderly people aged 70 (including 70) and above can enter for free with valid identification. Free for military personnel: Active military personnel and retired military officers of the People’s Republic of China can enter for free with valid identification. Free for the disabled: Disabled persons and one accompanying person for severely disabled individuals can enter for free with valid identification.
Additional information: The above information is for reference only; specific details are subject to the public notice at the scenic spot.
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