Experts' Choice Award Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence
What the experts agree on
This 1920s mansion in the French Concession was Soong Ching-ling's home from 1948-1963 and is preserved as she left it. Her mausoleum is on the grounds, honoring the wife of Sun Yatsen and revered Communist loyalist.
“Song Qinqling is laid to rest in a mausoleum here.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "This three-story house, built in 1920 by a German ship owner, was Soong's primary residence from 1948 to 1963. It has been preserved as it was during her lifetime." Full review
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The small museum next door has some nice displays from Soong Qing-ling and Sun Yat-sen's life, including pictures from their 1915 wedding in Tokyo.
Frommer's "Soong Ching-ling (1893-1981) is revered throughout China as a loyalist to the Communist cause." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Built in the 1920s by a Greek shipping magnate, this building became home to the wife of Dr Sun Yatsen from 1948 to 1963." Full review
