Tucked away in Nankai University's Balitai Campus, the Chern Shiing-Shen Residence is a pilgrimage site for math enthusiasts. This red-brick house preserves the study where the 'father of modern differential geometry' made groundbreaking discoveries. The second-floor workspace remains frozen in time with his desk calculators and handwritten notes in English, French and Chinese. Don't miss the antique bookcase containing first editions of his works like 'Complex Manifolds Without Potential Theory'. The highlight? A century-old ginkgo tree in the courtyard that turns the whole yard into a golden ocean every autumn - perfect for Instagram shots with a scholarly vibe.

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