Brief introduction of Xiling printing press

Xiling printing press, founded in 1904, is the earliest famous printing press in China, and is known as "the first printing press in the world".

Xiling Printing Factory was founded in the 30th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1904). It was founded by Zhejiang seal engravers Ding Fuzhi, Wang Fuan, Wu Yin and Ye Weiming, with Wu Changshuo as the first president. With the aim of "preserving epigraphy and studying printing". It is an international folk art group with the longest history, the highest achievement and the widest influence in studying lithograph seal cutting at home and abroad, and has the reputation of "the best society in the world".

The social site is located at the southern foot of Gushan Mountain, the scenic spot of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, with Bai Causeway in the east, Xiling Bridge in the west, West Lake in the north and West Lake in the south. Covers an area of 7090 square meters, with a building area of 1750 square meters. Although there is no traditional vertical and horizontal pattern in the architecture of Yinshe, pavilions and pavilions are the masterpieces of Jiangnan gardens because of the high and low mountains.

Association annual history

Xiling Printing Society is the earliest well-known national printing society established in China, with the aim of "preserving epigraphy, studying printing, painting and calligraphy". It is an academic group with the longest history, the highest achievement and the widest influence at home and abroad. It is well-known at home and abroad for its outstanding achievements in calligraphy and painting, and is known as the "Printing Research Center" and "The First Society in the World".

In the 30th year of Guangxu reign in Qing Dynasty (1904), Zhejiang seal engravers Ding Fuzhi, Ye Weiming, Wu Yin and others bought land and built houses next to Qifeng Pavilion in Gushan, and founded printing houses. In the late Qing Dynasty, the research and development of epigraphy was in its heyday. Many famous epitaphs are interested in carrying forward and developing the quintessence of Chinese culture. Hangzhou seal engravers Wang Fuan, Ding Fuzhi, Ye Weiming and Wu Yin all gathered at the West Lake to discuss printing.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Xiling Publishing House.