Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai)
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| Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai) | |
|---|---|
上海中山故居 | |
 Facade of Sun Yat-sen's house in Shanghai | |
 Interactive map of the Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai) area | |
| General information | |
| Location | 7 Xiangshan Road (aka Rue Molière), Huangpu, Shanghai, China |
| Coordinates | 31°13′05″N 121°27′47″E / 31.21806°N 121.46319°E |
| Year built | early 20th century |
The Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen (Chinese: 上海中山故居; pinyin: Shànghǎi Zhōngshān Gùjū), located at 7 Xiangshan Road (aka Rue Molière) in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China, near Fuxing Park to the east,[1] was the residence of the Chinese revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925).[2][3]
The house was bought by four overseas Chinese in Canada for Sun Yat-sen in 1918,[4] after learning that he had no fixed residence and had been paying a monthly rent for his place in Shanghai. He lived there with his wife Soong Ching-ling until 1924, when he moved to Beijing.[1] After his death, Soong continued to live there until 1937.[5] There is now an exhibition centre presenting Sun Yat-sen's life, together with some artifacts and a statue of Sun Yat-sen outside.
In 1961, this house was listed as Major cultural heritage sites under national-level protection.[6]
