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Former Residence of Soong
1848 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Shanghai
Shanghai & Around
China
Type: Historical Interest
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Shanghai
Shanghai & Around
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The most charming of Shanghai’s collection of former residences, this house was built in the 1920s by a German ship owner. From 1948 to 1963 this was the main residence of Soong Qingling, widow of Dr. Sun Yatsen, and has been left as it was, giving a fascinating insight into one of China’s most famous women.
Photos of Soong with her husband, family and important officials (notably Mao Zedong) hang on the walls and there are over 4,000 books, which tells you something about Soong’s intellectual bent. Soong’s bedroom is also worth a look as it houses the furniture her parents gave as a dowry.
In the garage is a limousine given to the family by Stalin. Other exhibits include a red carpet from Mao and next door you’ll find a small museum containing more photos, including Soong and Sun’s wedding pictures.
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