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The Ji Xiaolan Residence is located at No. 241 West Main Street at Zhushikou in Beijing, China. It was originally the residence of Yue Zhongqi, , the Minister of War (兵部尚書) and Ji Yun, Governor-General of Shanxi and Gansu provinces during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor in the Qing dynasty. Ji Yun lived at this address for two periods of his life: from the age of 11 to 39, and again from the age of 48 to 82. Yuewei Cottage is a nickname for the residence given by Ji himself. He wrote Fantastic Tales By Ji Xiaolan at this residence. In volume 15, Lend An Ear to Something Without Taking It Seriously, he wrote: "Hufang bridge used to be the residence of Weixing Gong. There is a stone, about seven or eight feet in height, lying in the east of the site. It is said that the stone was a gift from the Yongzheng Emperor when he began to construct the house. It was transported from Tuer mountain. It holds pride of place among all the Taihu stones in Nancheng, hence I am called The Old Man of the Lonely Stone." The original Taihu stones of Yuewei Cottage were sent back to Tuer Mountain, in Yingtai, Zhongnanhai.
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湖广会馆 Húguǎng Huìguǎn
Theatre primarily performing excerpts of traditional Chinese opera. The theatre has been working since the 1830s. The theatre building from 1830 is the oldest and best preserved indoor theatre in Beijing. It is in area with other traditional buildings. Next to the theatre is an opera museum.
北京古代建筑博物馆 Gǔdàijiànzhùbówùguǎn
Part of the Temple of Agriculture, museum with a model of Beijing ancient city as well as exhibits of Beijing's ancient architecture, famous for two caissons moved from the Longfu Temple(隆福寺). Free volunteer guide time: 09:30-11:00 and 14:00-15:30 during weekdays, 09:30-11:00, 10:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30, 15:00-16:30 during weekends and holidays. The waiting area of volunteer guide is at the entrance of Shenchu(神厨) yard.
Seat of China's parliament and venue for important political meetings. While the hall is normally used for meetings for the National People's Congress, there are occasionally classical-music concerts held there.
国家大剧院 Guójiā Dàjùyuàn
Theater complex with three halls (opera, music and theater) covering almost 12,000 m² and seating a total of 5,452 people. One of the most stunning buildings in Beijing and a must see even if not attending an opera or concert.
See the Museum of Ancient Architecture.