清代小说《儒林外史》之中包含了丰富的地域文化、城乡风俗方面的描写。尤其是有关城市生活的表现,堪称生动而细致,具有相当程度的史料价值。而且,这些地方文化及风俗的描写又充分服从于作品所特有的突破文人既有的生存格局、探寻新的人生价值主题之表现,构成了小说艺术成就的有机组成部分。在明清时代的长篇小说群体中,《儒林外史》在有关地域文化的表现方面是引人瞩目的。 Qing Dynasty novel “The Scholars” contains a wealth of regional culture, urban and rural customs description. In particular, the performance of urban life can be vivid and meticulous, with a considerable degree of historical value. Moreover, the description of these local cultures and customs is fully subject to the breakthrough of the existing literary style of existence and the exploration of the new theme of life value, which forms an integral part of artistic achievement of the novel. Among the novels in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the “Scholars” are notable in their performance of regional culture.