The Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen is a two-storey European-style house in a quiet garden at 7 Xiangshan Road, in Shanghai’s former French Concession. Sun Yat-Sen lived here from 1918 to 1925. Start in the neighbouring museum house, where old photographs and documents trace his life, then view the rooms of the residence from their doorways. The garden and the home’s gray cobbled walls and carmine roof tiles add context to this visit focused on China’s revolutionary history.
The house and its garden
Sun Yat-Sen lived at this address from 1918 to 1925. The two-storey European-style house stands in a garden, with gray cobbles on its exterior walls and carmine heart-shaped tiles on the roof. A square lawn and flowers sit in front of the building.
The residence is part of a larger historical site that includes a separate museum house. The two buildings make the visit a chance to see both material about Sun’s life and the home itself.
Museum displays and the residence
The museum house comes first. Its displays include old photographs and documents about Sun Yat-Sen, his personal life and his role in China’s revolution. The material available here notes that English translations are not provided, so visitors who do not read Chinese may find it harder to follow the exhibition details.
From the museum, continue to the former residence next door. The rooms are viewed from their doorways rather than entered. Visitors wear plastic shoe covers inside, and photography is not allowed in the residence. You can also walk along the edge of the back garden.
Planning a visit
Allow 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how closely you want to look at the displays and your language fluency. Bring your passport to buy a ticket at the entrance. The available information says an advance reservation is not required, but also includes an older report of renovation-related closure and a note about regular Monday closures. Check current access before travelling to the site.
The address is 7 Xiangshan Road. The surrounding French Concession area is suited to a walk, and the Site of the First CPC Congress is described as an easy walk away, taking at least 20 minutes.
Perguntas frequentes
How long should I allow for a visit?
Plan on 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how long you spend with the displays and your language fluency.
Do I need to book in advance?
The available visit information says advance booking is not required. Bring your passport to buy a ticket at the entrance, and check current access before you go.
Can I take photos inside the residence?
Photography is not allowed inside Sun Yat-Sen’s former residence.
Can visitors enter the rooms?
The rooms are viewed from their doorways. Visitors wear plastic shoe covers inside the residence.
