The Former Resident of Zhou Enlai in Shanghai
Zhou Enlai, the former Chinese Prime Prime Minister in 1960s and 70s is seen by many as one of China’s greatest twentieth century leaders. A keen military strategist and an excellent diplomat, he was a key figure in negotiations between the USA and China in the 1970s.He was China’s most revered leaders during the Mao years. During the domestic war, Zhou Enlai used to stay at this ivy-covered house.
The house was used more as an office than residence, and it served before the revolution as the Communist Party’s Shanghai office. There are some great black and white photos documenting events that took place here. Zhou Enlai kept a Spartan room on the first floor; Newspapers were produced on the second floor; and a dorm was maintained in the attic. Sings are in Chinese only. The house is surrounded by a pretty garden with wicker chairs and has a very colonial feel bout it. The house is surrounded with thick vegetation making it very quiet and peaceful. A visit here is a real trip back in time.Location: No.73 Sinan Road
Open time: 9:00-11:00am, 13:00-16:00pm
