The Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence in Shanghai, the former home of Soong Ching Ling (1893-1981), honorary president of the People's Republic of China and wife of Sun Yat-sen, is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

A view of the Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence in Shanghai. [Photo/WeChat account: xuhuifabu]

The memorial hall, covering 4,830 square meters, was built in 1920 and was renovated in 1990, 2006 and 2018.

The residence is a 4A-rated national tourist attraction, a national second-class museum and a Shanghai patriotism education base.

The residence houses 10,000 precious relics that testify to Soong Ching Ling's lifelong dedication to her country and people. [Photo/shsoong-chingling.com]

Known as a great woman of the 20th century, Soong made indelible contributions to the Chinese revolution, world peace and human progress. The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling in Shanghai is where she engaged in State affairs, her favorite place, and where she lived the longest, and is often referred to as her "lovely home".

Open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm; entrance stops at 4:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and extends to the first working day after national holidays and special anniversaries.

Address: No 1843 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui district

Sources: shsoong-chingling.com, "xuhuifabu" WeChat account