Former Residence of Tang Shaoyi

Former Residence of Tang Shaoyi

The former residence of Tang Shaoyi is a cultural relics protection unit of Guangdong Province.

The former residence of Tang Shaoyi is located at No. 99 Shanfang Road, Tangjiawan, consisting of two two-story buildings connected as one unit. It is 12.3 meters wide and 11.6 meters deep. The right section was built during the Qing Dynasty by Tang Shaoyi’s grandfather, while the left section was expanded in 1929 by Tang Shaoyi himself. It was designated as a cultural relics protection unit of Zhuhai City in 1980.

Tang Shaoyi (1862–1938), a native of Tangjia, Zhuhai, Guangdong, was a renowned Chinese politician and diplomat in modern times. From 1874 to 1881, he studied in the United States on a government scholarship. After returning to China, he held various positions including Customs Tao (Commissioner) of Tianjin under the Qing government, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Acting Minister of Posts and Communications, Director-General of the Imperial Railway Administration, and Governor of Fengtian. In 1905, he thwarted Britain’s scheme to separate Tibet from China. During the Xinhai Revolution, he represented Yuan Shikai in the North-South peace talks, advocated for a republic, and made outstanding contributions to overthrowing the Qing Dynasty. He served as the Premier of the Republic of China from March to June 1912. In 1917, he joined the military government. In 1919, he served as the Southern Chief Delegate in peace negotiations with the Beiyang warlords’ representatives in Shanghai. From 1929 to 1934, he oversaw the work of Zhongshan Model County.

In 1994, the Zhuhai Municipal People’s Government designated it as a cultural relics protection unit.

On November 8, 2008, the General Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province issued the "Notice on the Announcement of the Fifth Batch of Guangdong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units," listing the Former Residence of Tang Shaoyi (including Gongle Park and Wangcishan House) as part of the Guangdong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Contact number: 3311154

Opening hours: 8:00 – 18:00

Transportation: Get off at Tangjia Station via Bus Routes 3 or 10

Tang Shaoyi (1862–1938), courtesy name Shaochuan, was born on January 2, 1862, in Xiangshan County, Guangdong (now Tangjia Village, Tangjiawan Town, Zhuhai). He was a prominent political figure, diplomat, and educator in the late Qing and early Republican periods. He served as the General Manager of the Qing Government, the First President of Shandong University, the First Premier of the Republic of China’s Cabinet, and a member of the Kuomintang government. He also served as the President of Peiyang University (now Tianjin University). He studied in Shanghai from a young age and became part of the third group of Chinese students sent to the United States in 1874. Later, he attended Columbia University and returned to China in 1881. He held positions such as Consul in Seoul, Korea, and … More details about Tang Shaoyi ++

Tangjiawan Town: Located in the northern part of Zhuhai City, Tangjiawan Town in Xiangzhou District sits at the starting point of the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway and the Western Guangdong Coastal Expressway. It comprises three parts—Tangjia, Jinding, and Qiaotou—covering an area of 130 square kilometers. As a town-level administrative region, it governs 16 community resident committees with a total population of approximately 100,000, including 29,000 registered residents.

Known as "The First Bay of South China Sea Born Alongside Modern Civilization," Tangjiawan Town is hailed as a "key town where land meets island in Lingnan, a historic town of legendary events, a heritage-rich ancient town embracing both past and present, and a beautiful mountain-sea garden town for living." It boasts … More details about Tangjiawan Town ++

Further reading:

· Fifth Batch of Guangdong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units