San Su Shrine: preserving the traditions of a thousand-year-old family

The three ancient Chinese poets, namely Su Xun, Su Shi, and Su Zhe are known as San Su (the Three Sus). They are among eight of China's most illustrious literary masters who lived during the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties.

They are not only known for their talent, but also their family traditions showcased in their former residence. With its hall surrounded by water and bamboo, the San Su Shrine, witnessed how Su Xun, the father, had passed on the family traditions of scholarship and public service to his sons. 

Today, descendants of the Su family pay tribute to their ancestors in the San Shu Shrine. Every year during the Qingming Festival, they gather here with intellectuals, promoting their family values of "education, kindness, honesty and integrity."