The Former Residence of Hu Xueyan is the home of Hu Xueyan, a celebrated businessman of China who lived during the Qing Dynasty. It is located near Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The spectacular architecture and the beautifully landscaped gardens are proof Hu’s success and prominence. Hu’s businesses included real estate development, banking and finance, transport and shipping, ammunitions, and traditional Chinese medicines, among other things. The residence is built using the best quality wood like red sandalwood, pine, ginkgo, beech, and other sturdy materials. There are artistically designed pavilions, terraces, towers, verandas, arches, ponds, bridges, and other structures that are a great combination of Chinese as well as Western styles.