Mei Lanfang Former Residence

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  • Address
    9 Huguosi Lu, Xīchéng
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  • Phone
    6618 0351
  • Transport
    underground rail: Jishuitan

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Place of pilgrimage for Beijing opera aficionados, this former sìhéyuàn (courtyard house) of actor Mei Lanfang is tucked away in a hútòng named after the nearby remains of Huguo Temple. Beijing opera was popularised in the West by Mei Lanfang (1894-1961). His former residence has been preserved as a museum, replete with costumes, furniture, opera programmes and video presentations of his opera performances.

Mei Lanfang played dàn or female roles, he is said to have influenced Charlie Chaplin.