Meiling Palace is also a scenic spot that has attracted much attention in the Zhongshan Scenic Area. In recent years, Meiling Palace has attracted much attention because of the "necklace circle" formed by the French plane tree, which was once the official residence of the Jiang couple, and a large number of tourists poured into it for a time to see the life of the former "first lady". The official name of Meiling Palace is actually the "official residence of the chairman of the national government", which was built in 1931, because Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling often lived here, and over time it was called "Meiling Palace".
Mei Ling Palace is a three-storey palace-style villa with heavy eaves, covered with green glazed tiles, and the vermilion columns and pale yellow walls still highlight the traditional Chinese style. The interior is a mix and match of Western style, from the reception room, office, reception room, living room, bedroom, bathroom, study, etc. on the first floor, all of which are arranged according to the original life of Song Meiling in the past, including the placement of the bedroom and the arrangement of the dressing table, and the details can still feel the exquisite life of Song Meiling in the past. The ground floor retains the rooms of the guards and servants in the past, and the lives and circumstances of different people are also clear at a glance.
On the second floor, there is a small exhibition introduced by Song Meiling, many precious photos are on display, and a "First Lady Cafe" is opened for visitors to take a break. An exhibition of Soong Mei Ling's paintings is also on display on the ground floor of the villa, where you can also appreciate the personal talents of this legendary woman who are not easily noticed in addition to her political records.
Many tourists go for the beauty of the "jewel necklace", but in fact they are only "in the mountains", and the beauty of the sycamore can only be felt from the air. It doesn't take too long to visit Meiling Palace, for visiting historical attractions, it is recommended to rent an audio guide at the service desk, wear headphones to use, the guide can automatically identify the location of tourists and explain, so that visiting historical attractions is more interesting than sightseeing.
The ticket for Meiling Palace is 30 yuan/person for a separate purchase, and if tourists also plan to visit the Ming Tomb, it is recommended to buy a package.
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Tickets: 30 RMB/person
Opening hours: 7:30-18:00 (ticket sales close at 17:30)