Visit the Song Qingling Museum and witness the legacy and life of an iconic figure in China’s impressive historical heritage: Song Qingling, the dynamic partner of Dr. Sun Yatsen, founder of the Republic of China. Make this site part of your travel itinerary when you base your stay at a luxury apartment in Beijing such as those offered by the Ascott Beijing. Widely regarded to be some of the finest Beijing accommodation available, you are sure to enjoy your time here. Regarded as one of the nation’s most outstanding women, Song Qingling leaves behind an impressive legacy to China. She was a dedicated and impassioned advocate of democracy and freedom from aggression. Ms. Qingling supported the Communist government following her husband’s death and was appointed honorary president of the country, despite other prominent personages of her family. Her home now occupies the site of what used to be the mansion of the princes from the Qing dynasty. After her death, her home was transformed into a museum that is now a fitting chronicle of her life. Encounter photographs and personal artifacts, in addition to perfectly preserved rooms. Explore the Children’s Hall, which is a reflection of her affection for the country’s youth population.