This former residence of Soong Ching Ling, situated at the bank of Houhai, dates back to the reign of the Kangxi Emperor of Qing Dynasty. Once the mansion for Nalan Mingzhu, the Grand Secretary of Qing dynasty, the residence was later granted to Niohuru Heshen, a famous official during the reign of Qianlong. In the late Qing dynasty, it served as the garden for Prince Chun's mansion. Soong Ching Ling moved into the residence in the early 1960s. The courtyard of the residence was surrounded by hills on the South, West and North. On the inner sides of the hills were the ponds that encircle the courtyard with flowing water funneled from Houhai. The South Lake was with the largest size. The buildings like the Pleasure House and Changjin House built during the residence of Price Chun had all been restored to the state when Soong Ching Ling lived here (large reception room and large dining hall). Items related to Soong Ching Ling are exhibited on the first floor of the newly built block used to house relics. The mansion shows exhibits of over 300 pieces, including photographs, documents and relics over her lifetime.

Ticket: 20 yuan

Phone: 010-64044205 (Ext. 815 for tickets)

Opening Hours: April 1–October 31: 9:00-17:30; November 1–March 30: 9:00 -16:00.

Address: No. 46 Houhai N.Yan, Xicheng District, Beijing 北京市西城区后海北沿46号