Former Residence of Huang Yanpei

Former Residence of Huang Yanpei

The Former Residence of Huang Yanpei is a Shanghai Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit and a patriotic education base.

The Former Residence of Huang Yanpei was originally built in the ninth year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1859) by Shen Shuyong, an imperial examination candidate and a mid-level official in the Grand Secretariat. It was initially named “Neishi Mansion” and also known as the Shen Family Courtyard. The “Neishi Mansion” was a two-courtyard, three-section brick-and-wood structure with two side wings, spanning two stories and characterized by distinctive features of Qing-era residential architecture in the Jiangnan region. Notable individuals born here include Soong Ching-ling, Honorary President of the People’s Republic of China, democratic martyr Huang Jingwu, and renowned musician Huang Zi. The residence was also once home to the celebrated intellectual Hu Shi.

The entrance of the residence features an exquisitely designed classical ceremonial gate with upturned eaves. The front is adorned with a brick carving depicting “A Phoenix Playing with Peonies,” and the central panel is inscribed with the words “Splendor Reflects the Sun.” The back of the gate bears the inscription “Virtue Endures Through the Ages,” beneath which is a carved stone dragon. A bronze statue of Huang Yanpei stands in front of the main building, above which hangs a plaque inscribed with the words “Former Residence of Huang Yanpei,” handwritten by Comrade Chen Yun. Inside the residence, there is an exhibition on the life of Mr. Huang Yanpei. With rich and detailed historical materials and artifacts, the exhibit showcases his illustrious life—from a feudal scholar and imperial examination candidate to a leader of the People’s Republic. He was the founder of the China Democratic League, the China Democratic National Construction Association, and the China Vocational Education Association. He also held important positions including Vice Premier of the State Council and Minister of Light Industry, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The exhibition reflects Huang Yanpei’s unwavering patriotism and his relentless pursuit of truth and enlightenment.

Address: No. 1, Lane 74, Lanfen Hall, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area

Postal Code: 201200

Phone: 58929513 Fax: 58921106

Email: hypgj@126.com

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Public Transport: Line 2 of the Shanghai Metro (Chuansha Road Station), Bus Routes 977, Chuanhong Line, Dongchuan Line, Shilaoline, Chuan San Line, 615

Huang Yanpei (Modern Chinese Patriot and Democratic Educator)

Huang Yanpei (October 1, 1878 – December 21, 1965), also known by his courtesy name Renzhi and literary name Bao Yi. A native of Chuansha County, Jiangsu Province (now part of Shanghai). He also used the courtesy name Chunan (also recorded as his alias), later changed his courtesy name to Renzhi (signed as such in the minutes of a national affairs discussion meeting at Zhao Fengchang’s Xiyin Hall in Shanghai in the year of the Xinhai Revolution, and later seen in the 1915 issue of the Student Union Gazette and the 1917 Hangzhou Education Weekly), also written as ?zhi, and later adopted Renzhi (as seen in the Student Union Gazette). His other alias was Guanwosheng, and his literary name was Bao Yi... More information about Huang Yanpei ++