Jiang’s Former Residence is located within the Xikou Scenic Area, with a focus on architectural and cultural attractions, filled with traces of Chiang Kai-shek and his family’s life. If you are interested in modern history and the life of Chiang Kai-shek, this place is a must-visit.
The main attractions of the scenic area are arranged along the Wuling Road pedestrian street by the Shangxi River, which can be toured on foot in half a day. Starting from Wuling Gate, the nearby Wuling School, the Small Western-style House, and the Wenchang Pavilion are particularly worth seeing. Among them, the Wenchang Pavilion, built on Wuling Mountain, was once the villa of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, with paintings by Soong Mei-ling hanging inside.
Near the Jingtang Road, the Fenghao House is the place where Chiang Kai-shek married Mao Fumei and Chiang Ching-kuo married Chiang Fangliang, with a courtyard in the middle where Soong Mei-ling planted honeysuckle. To the west of Fenghao House, the Yutai Salt Shop is the birthplace of Chiang Kai-shek, with the words ‘Qinglu’ inscribed on the door lintel.
The tomb of Chiang’s mother is located at the junction of the Jiang’s Former Residence Scenic Area and the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area, which is included in the ticket for Jiang’s Former Residence. The cemetery consists of Jiang’s mother’s tomb path and the Azalea Valley, with beautiful scenery. There is a tomb house at the entrance, which was once the residence of Chiang Kai-shek, with his calligraphy couplets, and now serves as a small exhibition room. The carvings on Jiang’s mother’s tomb path are exquisite, and the view from Azalea Valley is broad, with lush forests and lawns that are refreshing to the heart.
Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 from October 1st to April 30th; 08:00-17:30 from May 1st to September 30th.
Complimentary Guide Services: National-level tour guides who are Chinese citizens may enter museums, former residences, and Jiang’s mother’s tomb path for free with their valid credentials.
Complimentary Access for Veterans: Veterans from Ningbo may enter for free with their preferential treatment certificates. Supplementary Notes: 1. In accordance with the spirit of document number 5 from the Ningbo Cultural Relics and Historical City Protection Committee Office in 1999: those holding an inspection certificate for Ningbo’s cultural relics work are exempt from ticket fees at museums, former residences, and Jiang’s mother’s tomb path. 2. As per the notice from the Fenghua Municipal People’s Government Office: teachers holding a unified ‘Honor Certificate’ issued by the provincial education administration may enter parks, libraries, museums, science and technology centers, and art galleries for free. 3. All the aforementioned documents are for personal use only, and they do not apply to transportation fees within the scenic area, the Sanyin Tan sightseeing train, and sightseeing cableways, which are charged at the regular price. Discounts are not offered for sightseeing trains and small cableways. 4. Except for children, those eligible for free entry must exchange their tickets at the scenic area’s counter to enter. 5. The above information is for reference only; please refer to the specific information disclosed by the scenic area on the day of your visit.
