"Meiling Palace, a piece of history, a great love story."

The following is a guide to Nanjing Meiling Palace: [RoundNails]Address: No. 9, Zhongshan Mausoleum, Xuanwu District, Nanjing [○]Introduction to the attraction Meiling Palace is located in Nanjing Zhongshan Scenic Area. It was originally named Xiaohongshan Official Residence because Soong Meiling often lived here. It is a three-story, double-eaved, hip-and-gabled palace building with a magnificent appearance. It combines Chinese and Western architectural styles and is known as the "No. 1 Villa in the Far East." Looking down from the air, the Meiling Palace looks like an emerald inlaid on the necklace-like cemetery road. Its unique design is amazing. [○]Ticket information 1⃣️Ticket price: Adult ticket is NT$30, student ticket, child ticket, senior ticket between 60 and 69 years old is half price, senior ticket over 70 years old, children under 6 years old or under 1.4 meters tall, active military personnel, etc. are free. 2⃣️Ticket purchase method: It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance. Some platforms offer discounts if you book one day in advance, such as 29.5 yuan. [○] Opening hours: 07:30-18:00, ticket sales and admission stop at 17:30. [○] Transportation Guide 1⃣️ Public transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, transfer to the scenic area sightseeing bus Line 1 to Meiling Palace Station, and walk about 130 meters to arrive. 2⃣️ Bus: Take bus No. 34 to Boaiyuan bus stop and walk about 284 meters. [○] Tour route It is recommended to start from the main building, and then visit the basement floor (kitchen, boiler room, etc.), the first floor (office area), the second floor (banquet hall, "First Lady Cafe"), the third floor (Chiang and Song's bedroom, etc.), and finally visit the garden and surrounding exhibition area. [○]Visit Highlights 1⃣️Architectural Appearance: The yellow exterior walls, red columns and green glazed tile roof of the Meiling Palace complement each other. There are more than 1,000 phoenixes carved on the roof, and beautiful paintings under the eaves. 2⃣️Interior furnishings: The interior is arranged as it was, with furniture and decorations from the Republic of China period. To the east is the bedroom of Chiang and Song, and on the ground floor is an exhibition of paintings by Mei-ling. 3⃣️Garden landscape: The Meiling Palace is surrounded by plane trees, forming a beautiful "necklace". In late autumn, the golden leaves of the plane trees contrast with the sapphire color of the palace. 7⃣️Cultural experience: The "First Lady Cafe" in the scenic area offers special drinks. Visitors can enjoy coffee here and feel the accumulation of history and the fusion of culture. [○] Notes 1⃣️Avoid peak hours: It is recommended to go on weekdays and avoid weekends and holidays to avoid crowds. 2⃣️ Surrounding attractions: There are also Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Music Stage and other attractions around the Meiling Palace, which can be visited together. 3⃣️Dining recommendations: There are Zijin Cultural Square, Tongwei Road, etc. nearby, where you can taste Nanjing's special snacks, such as duck blood vermicelli soup and salted duck. [○] Best time to visit Spring and autumn are the best time to visit the Meiling Palace because of the pleasant weather.