Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling, Beijing

Name: Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling
Address: Hou Hai Bei Yan 46, Northeast shore of Hou Hai, Xi Cheng Qu, Beijing, 100009, China
Telephone: +86 10 6404 4205

#152 among attractions in Beijing

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling is a museum in the Shichahai area of Beijing, China, and once was the last residence of Soong Ching-ling, the wife of Sun Yat-sen and later Vice-President and Honorary President of the People's Republic of China in 1981. The museum opened in 1982, was renovated in 2009, and is dedicated to her memory. ()

Local name: 北京宋庆龄故居 Coordinates: 39°56'43"N, 116°22'59"E

Address

Hou Hai Bei Yan 46, Northeast shore of Hou Hai, Xi Cheng Qu东城区 (鼓楼大街)Beijing 100009 China

Contact

+86 10 6404 4205

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Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drum Tower, Prince Kung's Mansion, Houhai, Great Leap Brewing.

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Historic red clock tower
Drum Tower, Beijing
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Historic mansion with gardens and a museum
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~1980 ftSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Houhai, Beijing
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Nightlife
Great Leap Brewing, Khanbaliq
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Museum, History museum
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Temple
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Church
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Buddhist architecture, Temple
Guanghua Temple, Beijing
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
Xihuang Temple, Khanbaliq
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Park
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Mosque
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling open?

Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling?

Nearby attractions include Prince Chun Mansion, Beijing (4 min walk), Houhai, Beijing (10 min walk), Guanghua Temple, Beijing (10 min walk), Fayuan Mosque, Khanbaliq (13 min walk).

How to get to Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling:

Bus

德内甘水桥 • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)
果子市 • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Metro

Guloudajie • Lines: 2, 8 (8 min walk)
Shichahai • Lines: 8 (20 min walk)