Qian Mu Former Residence Introduction
The "Qian Mu Residence" has officially closed for renovations as of June 1, 2024, and will not be open to the public. The "Su Shu Lou" was the residence of the renowned scholar Qian Mu during his lifetime. In 1967, Mr. Qian and his wife moved from Hong Kong to Taiwan and built their home at the current location in Wai shuangxi. To honor his mother's nurturing, Mr. Qian named this retreat after "Su Shu Tang" from his ancestral home in Wuxi, where his mother lived. Every brick and stone, every blade of grass and tree in the courtyard reflects years of his dedication. During his time in Taiwan, Mr. Qian continuously taught and published works, and he always captivated his students, allowing them to appreciate the depth of Chinese culture, which deeply moved many. As a result, the lecture hall at Su Shu Lou was often fully occupied. In 1990, Mr. Qian moved out of Su Shu Lou for personal reasons and unfortunately passed away three months later. On January 6, 1992, the government established the "Qian Mu Memorial Hall" at Su Shu Lou in memory of Mr. Qian and entrusted its management to the Taipei Public Library. In 2001, the Taipei City Government transferred the management of Su Shu Lou to the Cultural Affairs Bureau. On December 31, 2001, the Cultural Affairs Bureau renamed "Su Shu Lou" to "Qian Mu Residence" and entrusted its management to Soochow University. On January 1, 2011, it was re-entrusted to National Taipei University (formerly Taipei Municipal University of Education) for management. To revive the grandeur of the "Su Shu Lou Lecture Hall" and promote traditional Chinese culture, National Taipei University has organized a series of lectures related to traditional historical culture for the enjoyment of the public. View more stories about the residences of notable figures: Wang Da-Hong's residence on Jianguo South Road, Sun Yat-sen's residence on Chongqing South Road, Caoshan Villa, Lin Yutang's residence, the former residence of the Commander of the Taiwan Military (General Sun Li-jen), and the Maya Temple (Zhang Daqian's garden residence).
