Though born and brought up in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, south of Shanghai, Lu Xun, China’s most prominent writer in early twentieth century, spent a number of years in Shanghai. The house located at 9 New Continental Village, Shanyin road, was Lu Xun’s residence between April 1933 and October 1936 when he died. Lu Xun’s Tomb, originally located in a public cemetery in the city’s western suburb, was moved to Hongkou Park in 1956. The Lu Xun Museum, like Lu Xun’s Tomb, is located in the park. In it are exhibited his manuscripts, different editions of his works, and other related materials.