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Song Qingling was one of the three Song sisters, who, along with
their husbands, were amongst China’s most significant political
figures of the early 20th century. Song Qingling was the Vice
Chairman of the People’s Republic of China. She was the first
woman not of royal blood to officially become head of state of
China, acting as Co-Chairman of the Republic from 1968 until
1972. Located at the north edge of the charming Shichahai, the
former residence of Song Qingling is an elegant and quiet
courtyard. Covering an area of about 20,000 square meters, the
yard was repaired on the site of the west garden of the last
emperor of China, Pu Yi. The two-story main building emphasizes
the combination of western and Chinese styles. Song Qingling
lived and worked here for 18 years. The residence still retains
the original appearance of Madame Song’s living area, and it was
opened to the public in 1982. |
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