Qian Mu's Former Residence Introduction
The "Qian Mu Residence" is officially closed for renovations starting June 1, 2024, and will be temporarily unavailable to the public. The "Su Shu Lou" is the residence of the renowned Chinese scholar Qian Mu during his lifetime. In 1967, Mr. Qian and his wife moved from Hong Kong to Taiwan to find a place to build their home, which is located in the present-day Wenshan District. To honor his mother's nurturing, Mr. Qian named his retreat "Su Shu Tang," after his mother's residence at the ancestral home in Wuxi, where five generations lived together. Every brick and stone, every grass and tree in the courtyard reflects the owner's years of dedication. During his time in Taiwan, Mr. Qian continuously lectured and wrote, always inspiring students in the classroom, allowing them to appreciate the richness of Chinese culture, which deeply moved many. Thus, the lecture hall at Su Shu Lou was always full. 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 designated "Su Shu Lou" as the "Qian Mu Memorial Hall" in memory of Mr. Qian Mu, assigning its management to the Taipei Public Library. In 2001, the Taipei City Government transferred the management to the Cultural Affairs Bureau. On December 31, 2001, the Cultural Affairs Bureau renamed "Su Shu Lou" to "Qian Mu Residence" and entrusted its operation to Soochow University. On January 1, 2011, management was transferred to National Taipei University (formerly the National Taipei College of Education). National Taipei University has organized a series of lectures related to traditional historical culture to revive the grandeur of the "Su Shu Lou Lecture Hall" and share it with the public.
