Located within the Xikou Scenic Area, Chiang Kai-shek’s Former Residence is a historical site rich in architectural and humanistic interest, filled with traces of the life of Chiang Kai-shek and his family. For those 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 lined along the Wuling Road pedestrian street by the side of the Shanxi River, and it is sufficient to walk through and tour the whole area in half a day. Starting from the Wuling Gate, the nearby Wuling School, the Small Western-style House, and the Wenchang Pavilion are particularly worth visiting. Among them, the Wenchang Pavilion, built on Wuling Mountain, was once the villa of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, with paintings of Soong Mei-ling hanging inside. Near the Jingtang Road, the Fenghao House was the place where Chiang Kai-shek married Mao Fumei and Jiang Jingguo married Jiang Fangliang. In the central courtyard, there is honeysuckle planted by Soong Mei-ling. The Yutai Salt Shop to the west of Fenghao House is the birthplace of Chiang Kai-shek, with the word ‘Qing Lu’ engraved on the door lintel. The tomb of Chiang’s mother is located at the junction of the Chiang’s Former Residence Scenic Area and the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area, included in the ticket for Chiang’s Former Residence. The cemetery consists of Chiang’s Mother’s Tomb Path and the Azalea Valley, with beautiful scenery. At the entrance, there is a tomb hut, which was once the residence of Chiang Kai-shek, with his handwritten couplets, and now it is a small exhibition room. The carvings along Chiang’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 mind. Opening hours from October 1st to April 30th are from 08:30 to 17:00; from May 1st to September 30th, from 08:00 to 17:30. Preferential policies: Children: aged six years old (inclusive) or with a height of 1.2 meters (inclusive) (Chinese citizens), free of charge; minors aged six years old (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive) and full-time university undergraduate students and below (24 years old (inclusive) and below) are eligible for half price. Key point: Please fill in the ID number of the corresponding preferential ticket holder to avoid order failure. (Chinese citizens), half price for the elderly: aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above with an ID card or preferential certificate (Chinese citizens), free of charge; aged 60 years old (inclusive) to 70 years old (exclusive). Additional note: With an ID card or preferential certificate for entry. Key point: Please fill in the ID number of the corresponding preferential ticket holder to avoid order failure. (Chinese citizens), half price for students: minors aged six years old (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive) and full-time university undergraduate students and below (24 years old (inclusive) and below) are eligible. Key point: Please fill in the ID number of the corresponding preferential ticket holder to avoid order failure. (Chinese citizens), half price for the disabled: the disabled with their relevant valid certificates. (Chinese citizens), free for military personnel: active-duty military personnel with their relevant valid certificates.Complimentary Guided Tours: National-level tour guides with valid identification (Chinese citizens) are entitled to free admission. Free for Veterans of Ningbo: Veterans can enter for free with their preferential treatment certificate. Additional Information: 1. In accordance with the spirit of document number 5 from the Ningbo Municipal Cultural Relics and Historical and Cultural City Protection Committee Office (1999): holders of the Ningbo Cultural Relics Work Inspection Certificate can enter museums, former residences, and Jiang’s mother’s tomb path for free. 2. According to the notice from the Fenghua Municipal People’s Government Office: teachers holding the ‘Honorary Certificate’ uniformly issued by the provincial educational administrative department can enter parks, libraries, museums, science and technology museums, and art galleries for free. 3. All the above certificates are for the personal use of the holder only, and there are no free ticket benefits for sightseeing transportation fees, Sanyin Pond sightseeing train, and sightseeing cableway; they are executed at the original price. Concessions are not offered for sightseeing trains and small cableways. 4. Except for children, those eligible for free tickets must exchange their tickets at the scenic spot’s counter to enter. 5. The above information is for reference only; specific details should be verified with the information disclosed by the scenic spot on the day of visit.
