CIIC:Today's featured article/October 20, 2017

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The former Residence of Mei Lanfang (renowned Peking Opera star), located on No. 9 Huguosi Street in the West City District, was originally part of Prince Qing's Mansion. In 1965 Mr. Mei's wife donated her husband's collection of art works and materials to the country. In 1984, the Society for the Study of Mei Lanfang was established and his former residence turned into a museum, one of the historical and cultural sites under the state protection. (More...)