[2024 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Wenlan Pavilion (Updated Dec)
Historical Architectures
Address:
Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
20-40 minutes
Phone:
0571-87882333
Wenlan Pavilion, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Wenlan Pavilion is one of the seven libraries that housed the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries) during the Qing Dynasty, and the only remaining royal library in the Jiangnan region. The main building is a double-eaved, hard-roofed wooden structure modeled after the Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo. It was designated a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2001. The site of Wenlan Pavilion was originally the Kangxi Palace, built in the 46th year of the Kangxi reign (1707). In the 5th year of the Yongzheng reign (1727), the palace was converted into Shengyin Temple. In the 49th year of the Qianlong reign (1784), Wenlan Pavilion was built in Shengyin Temple to house the Siku Quanshu. During the Xianfeng reign, the Taiping Army occupied Hangzhou, and Wenlan Pavilion was partially destroyed. In the 7th year of the Guangxu reign (1881), the library was rebuilt on the original site of Wenlan Pavilion. The existing building is a relic from the Guangxu period. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), the Siku Quanshu housed in Wenlan Pavilion was moved to the Gushan Library (now the Ancient Books Department of Zhejiang Library) and taken over by Zhejiang Library. Since then, the pavilion and the books have been separated, and remain so to this day.
To the left of Wenlan Pavilion is the Taiyi Fenqing Room, a place for scholars to copy, read, and rest. It was added when Wenlan Pavilion was rebuilt in the 7th year of the Guangxu reign (1881). Wenlan Pavilion was built on the site of the former Taiyi Palace, and the Taiyi Fenqing Room is located to the east (left) of Wenlan Pavilion. In terms of astronomy, "Taiyi Fenqing" means the east of the Taiyi star, hence the name "Taiyi Fenqing Room." The building was destroyed by fire in 1974, and the existing building was rebuilt in 2009. It is now open to the public as an exhibition of Qing Dynasty scholars' residences.
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Attraction Introduction: Wenlan Pavilion is located near Xiling Bridge on West Lake, close to Xiling Seal Engravers' Society. It is a relatively unpopular attraction on West Lake, so there are not many tourists. However, the attraction is very beautiful, with exquisite ancient buildings, making it a great place to visit and check in.
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📝The Gushan Pavilion, nestled in the scenic Gushan Mountain of West Lake in Hangzhou, is primarily composed of the main building, the Zhejiang West Lake Art Museum, and the Royal Library Wenlan Pavilion. Once the old site of the Zhejiang Museum, its prime location in the heart of West Lake's picturesque landscape and proximity to numerous attractions make it an excellent stop for those touring West Lake. The main building and the West Lake Art Museum host various temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
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🎫: Admission is free.
⌚️: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays.
🚏: Take the "West Lake Outer Line" bus to "Baidi Station" to reach the destination.
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【🏛️Museum Layout】
The Gushan Pavilion consists of the main building, the Zhejiang West Lake Art Museum, and the Royal Library Wenlan Pavilion. The main building, spread over three floors, houses galleries such as the Ceramic Hall, Celadon Hall, and Lacquerware Hall. The first floor primarily displays pottery, while the second and third floors showcase porcelain, with the second floor featuring Yue Kiln and Longquan porcelain, and the third floor exhibiting porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties or later.
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【🖼️Exhibition Layout】
📍Huang Binhong Special Exhibition: The exhibition connects the personal fate of Mr. Huang Binhong with the modern development of Chinese painting through the display of his artistic works, marking a milestone in the field. The exhibition is a tribute and commemoration of his contributions.
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📍Wenlan Pavilion and the Four Treasures Exhibition: Located on the west side of the Gushan Pavilion area, the Wenlan Pavilion is one of the seven royal libraries built during the Qing Dynasty to house the Four Treasures. It is the only surviving library among the three in Jiangnan.
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📍Leifeng Pagoda Relics Exhibition: The exhibition is spread over two floors. The first floor primarily reconstructs the excavation site of the Leifeng Pagoda, supplemented with pictures and video materials to introduce the archaeological excavation process. The second floor displays unearthed high-grade, exquisite gold and silverware, jade ware, and Buddhist statues.
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📍Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Lacquerware Art Exhibition: Zhejiang is the birthplace of Chinese lacquerware craftsmanship. The exhibition showcases a selection of exquisite lacquerware from the museum's collection, representing Zhejiang's lacquer art, aiming to present the rich and colorful lacquerware art since the late Yuan Dynasty.
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Wenlan Pavilion at the foot of Gushan Mountain, the only remaining royal library in Jiangnan!
Wenlan Pavilion of Gushan Mountain, established in the 49th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1784), is one of the seven official libraries of the Qing Dynasty that treasured the 'Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature', and it is also the only remaining royal library in the three pavilions of Jiangnan.
Wenlan Pavilion is located at the former site of Taiyi Palace in the Southern Song Dynasty. The main building imitates Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo, reflecting the concept of 'Heaven produces water, and earth forms it'. It is a double-eave and hard-mountain style ancient wooden structure. The ridge and tile are in emerald green, that is, 'black tiles with emerald green cut edges'.
Folklore believes that six is an even number belonging to Yin, black and green match water, glazed tiles carry various cloud and water patterns, and the ridge has dragon head decorations, all of which can prevent water.
The main building windows are pick-up windows, which are conducive to ventilation. The railings look at the pillars, the rockery caves, and they are simple and quiet. In 2001, it was announced as a national key cultural relics protection unit.
The predecessor of Wenlan Pavilion was Kangxi's Gushan Traveling Palace, which was changed to Shengyin Temple during the Yongzheng period. The existing buildings are from the Guangxu period, and they are the architectural remains of the renovation funded by Zhejiang Governor Tan Zhonglin.
The imperial room hangs a large plaque of 'Spreading Literature and Observing the Sea', which is the place where the emperor rests and summons his officials. During the Republic of China, it was called 'Wang Yangming Shrine'. The east side is Taiyi Fenqing Room. It is a place for scholars to read and rest. 'Taiyi Fenqing' implies the east of Taiyi Star.
The 'Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature' stored in Wenlan Pavilion was compiled by Ji Yun, Shao Jinhuan, Dong Gao, Wang Jihua and others over ten years. The four parts of Jing, Shi, Zi, and Ji are respectively green, red, blue, and brown.
After experiencing multiple hardships, moving around, successively stored in Fengmu Temple in Xixi, Hangzhou Stele Forest, Red Building, Bailou in Gushan Library of Zhejiang Library, etc., it is the largest official compilation of books in ancient China.
Fortunately, the owner of Hangzhou's 8,000-volume library, the Ding brothers, repaired the books and restored the pavilion, and then experienced Qian Xun's 'Yimao Supplementary Copy' and Zhang Zongxiang's 'Guihai Supplementary Copy', and finally preserved it, which can be called a great miracle in Chinese cultural history.
Hangzhou has the custom of 'respecting characters and cherishing paper'. When compiling the 'Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature', the book collectors who donated the most books in the country were Bao Tingbo from Zhibuzuzhai Library in Hangzhou, Fan Maozhu from Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo, and Wang Qishu from Kaiwan Building in Hangzhou and Ma Yu from Lianghuai.