Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall was built in 1984. It consists of a row of bungalows facing south, built during the rule of the Qing dynasty. It covers an area of 3000 square meters, with 300 square meters’ constructive area. The memorial hall houses the main collection of artifacts associated with the life of Cao Xueqin, providing a proof for the relation between Cao Xueqin’s family and Bordered White Banner. It also contains the imitation of objects of the classic “Dream of Red Mansions”. The Memorial Hall Museum is divided into five exhibition rooms displaying Cao’s residence at different stages in his life: Cao’s studies, his inspiration given by the beautiful scenery of Fragrance Hill, people’s discovery about Cao’s lot and information related to the former residence. Besides, there are is a display documenting the relation of Cao’s family with the Fragrance Hill. This Memorial Hall used to be a small village museum based on Cao’s old house in the Fragrance Hill. As poems were found on the west wall of the old house and one of them is said to be written by E bi, many scholars recognize the building as a place of Cao’s residence.
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