Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall
A courtyard residence on Huguosi Street, Mei Lanfang's late-life home from 1951 to 1961: the interiors are preserved in their original state, with a rich collection of opera costumes, stage photos, and calligraphy and paintings; the exhibition is threaded through by his artistic philosophy of “changing the steps without changing the form”, and Peking Opera fans can study the exquisite costumes and props up close
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-16:00 (closed Mondays)
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A courtyard residence on Huguosi Street, Mei Lanfang's late-life home from 1951 to 1961: the interiors are preserved in their original state, with a rich collection of opera costumes, stage photos, and calligraphy and paintings; the exhibition is threaded through by his artistic philosophy of “changing the steps without changing the form”, and Peking Opera fans can study the exquisite costumes and props up close. Huguosi Snack Street is just steps away, so you can tour the residence and sample local snacks in one go; with admission at CNY 10 and a moderate scale, even casual visitors will find it worthwhile.
Getting there: Metro Line 8, Shichahai Station
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