Domestic scale
Read the old city from the inside
After monumental gates and archways, the mansion shows how the same urban culture was lived through repeated rooms and courtyards.
Historic residence · old city
Xu Fuma Mansion
Xu Fuma Mansion is a Song-period residence reached through a narrow lane off Zhongshan Road. Its courtyards, timber halls and bamboo-woven plaster walls reward a slower look; allow about an hour while walking the northern old city.
Start with location, transport, tickets and hours—then decide if it fits your plan.
02 · At a glance
At a glance
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Courtyard residence plan
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Thresholds, halls and light wells
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Timber and decorative craft
03 · About this place
About this place
Xu Fuma Mansion is one of the nationally protected sites named in the city’s conservation plan.
Unlike the bridge or ceremonial street, it brings the story down to domestic scale—rooms, thresholds, light wells and crafted surfaces.
04 · What to see
What to see
05 · Visit tips
How a visit usually unfolds
A practical visit order and pace—not a full-day itinerary.
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Navigate to 许驸马府 at 4 Dongfucheng, Putao Lane, off Zhongshan Road. The entrance is inside the old-city lane network; the April 2026 local report lists this address, not a generic Qingting Lane destination. Finish the approach on foot.
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Move from the entrance through the aligned halls and courtyards, following signs to the open displays. Look for the bamboo-woven plaster walls and drainage details; fragile rooms may be restricted even while the residence is open.
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The April 2026 report lists 09:00–17:30, last entry 17:00, closed Mondays, and adult admission RMB 20. Confirm holiday changes before setting out. We suggest 45–60 minutes, then return to Zhongshan Road to continue towards West Lake or the old-city food streets.
Practical notes
- Visitor circulation may be restricted inside delicate rooms.
- Check current opening arrangements before relying on an interior visit.
Nearby
- Continue through the residential lanes toward West Lake.
- Return south toward Paifang Street for food and tea.
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