WALKING IN A YOUNG MASTER'S FOOTSTEPS

Visitors get an opportunity to experience the hometown life of a pivotal literary figure, Wang Ru reports in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province.

Dark tiles, white walls, wooden lattice windows and black-awning boats — people who visit the Shaoxing Lu Xun Native Place in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, can still view what Lu Xun saw more than a century ago and trace his footsteps from a young master of a declining family into a pivotal figure of contemporary Chinese literature.

Nestled within the ancient city of Shaoxing, with a history of over 2,500 years, this scenic spot holds the cherished childhood memories of Lu Xun. It is a place brimming with captivating stories, attracting countless visitors to immerse themselves in its rich cultural significance.

Zhou Shuren (1881-1936), better known by his pen name Lu Xun, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape and cultural ethos of China with his extensive body of work spanning novels, essays and poems, often exposing the dark side of society and human nature in sarcastic and insightful writings.