Games at the House

This is a game related to the treasure basin which was inscribed as: "Five sons' graduation, double blessings, everlasting richness and best of luck."

Public opinions on Shen

As a common farmer who became a tycoon, Shen’s story is known throughout Zhouzhuang and China. Learning from his struggle is an effective way to explore the lessons that can be applied to the modern reform and opening-up period. ----Zhouzhuang nurtures Shen Wanshan

Shen’s success lies in his trade with foreigners. -----Wuhan, Folk Overseas Commerce in Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)

A watery town is well-known for its hidden wealth, like the tycoon who once lived in such a small place. As a businessman who excelled both in field management and capital development, he is well worthy of further study. ---Yu qiuyu, Watery town from A Hard Journey toward Culture

The Zhouzhuang people are not only lucky for having Shen, but also wise to first recognize Shen as a local treasure. Thus, Shen has become the everlasting pride of Zhouzhuang. ----Du Hui, To Talk about Shen Wanshan

Shen has two identities, one based on history, and the other is based on folk tales which were based on people’s admiration of his wealth and later evolved into a cultural phenomenon. ---Pan Qun, Preamble of the Legend of Shen Wanshan

Assuming Shen’s international business could facilitate the development of capitalism among the regions of the Yangtze Delta and Southeastern Asia, it may then boost the development of commercial businesses and cast a vital influence on Chinese politics. Suppose Zhu Yuanzhang accepted Shen’s advice to develop international trade and apply commerce-oriented strategies. How different would China’s history and even world history be? However, history is the thing that can not be assumed. ---Wu Enpei, The Desolate Back View

In China, especially among the Han people in the Yangtze Delta region, the treasure basin, as a symbol of wealth, is the one who has a thriving household. Traditionally, a treasure basin was related to the capacity to make money and be thrifty. In legend, it first was applied to diligent people, and Shen is rightly such a figure. ---Jin Xi, Folk tales about Shen Wanshan

The goal of studying tycoons at home and abroad is to encourage people to make money. The study of Shen Wanshan is also a way to teach one to find one’s own path to wealth. ---Wang Fengshen, The Spirit of Commercialism Prospers Modern Entrepreneurs.