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residence is the former home of Sun Yat-sen, the “founding father” of the Republic of China, who lived here with his wife from 1918 until his death in 1925. The house has been intimately preserved with the furniture and everyday items Sun once used, and is designated as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. From beds and sofas to handwriting utensils and kitchenware, guests can enjoy a rare peek into the life of one of the most important leaders in Chinese history. Open daily 9am to 4pm; tickets RMB20 (US$3); 7 Xiangshan Road, Luwan District
CHINA ART MUSEUM If you are one of the ten million people reported to have visited World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, you’ll remember the enormous red pavilion that housed it. After the Expo,
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the structure was converted and reopened as the China Art Museum, now one of the largest art museums in Asia. The 64,000 sqm space has around 10,000 contemporary artworks that explore different Chinese elements, from a commentary on the social revolution in China through to specific chronicles of Shanghai’s development, as told through people, historical events, folk customs and architecture. Open Tue-Sun 10am to 5pm; free
admission or RMB20 (US$3) for special exhibitions; 205 Shangnan Road, Pudong New District;
artmuseumonline.org
MOCA Unlike the giant museums, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is very subtle. Surrounded by trees, the former greenhouse is hidden within People’s Park. The glass-
fronted gallery partners with top artists and institutions to bring different contemporary art pieces to the city. Past exhibitions include the 6th Animamix Biennale, with artists from all over China exploring the virtual and real world through animation, comics and games. Don’t forget to visit the rooftop terrace to enjoy stunning 360-degree views of lush greenery and Shanghai’s historic buildings. Open Sun-Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri and
Sat 9am to 7pm; free admission, special exhibition tickets from RMB50 (US$7.5); Gate 7, People’s Park, 231 West Nanjing Road;
mocashanghai.org
CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE TOP: Christian Dior Exhibition 2018 at Shanghai’s Museum of Contemporary Art; the China Art Museum; Shanghai Museum; and Peace Museum
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