What can I see along Zhongshan Fourth Road?

This 800m tree-lined boulevard was the political center of wartime Chongqing when it served as Republic of China's capital from 1937 to 1945. You can visit the KMT Presidential Palace museum, the Stilwell Museum honoring the American general's HQ, Zhou Enlai's CCP delegation house, and view Chiang Kai-shek's residence from outside. Magnolia trees and art deco buildings complete the 1940s feel.

Do I need my passport to visit the museums here?

Yes. Booking is required and you should carry your passport for entry to the museum sites along the street, as Chinese attractions verify ID for reservations and admission. Bring cash too, since the cluster runs largely cash-only. The Stilwell Museum has the best English signage if your time is limited.

Zhongshan Fourth Road, Chongqing: Map & Visitor's Guide (2026)

WWII-era preserved street with KMT government compounds, Chiang Kai-shek’s residence, Stilwell Museum, and the Zhou Enlai house.

At a glance

What it is: Heritage Site
Also known as: 中山四路 (Zhōngshān Sì Lù)
Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
Time needed: 2-3 hours
Best time to visit: Weekday morning 9-12
Getting there: Metro to the door
English: English tours available
Cards accepted: Cash only
Entry: Passport booking required
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi
Address: Shangqingsi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing · 渝中区上清寺

Zhongshan Fourth Road map & getting there

Map of Zhongshan Fourth Road (中山四路) in Chongqing — nearby streets and metro stations

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Taxi / DiDi? Show the driver: 渝中区上清寺 · Shangqingsi, Yuzhong District, Chongqing

Zhongshan Sidao was the political nerve of wartime Chongqing (1937-1945) when it served as Republic of China’s capital. The 800m tree-lined boulevard preserves: KMT Presidential Palace (now museum), Chiang Kai-shek’s residence (closed; visible from outside), the Stilwell Museum (American general’s wartime HQ; ¥10), and Zhou Enlai’s CCP delegation HQ (free). Walking the street feels like 1940s — magnolia trees, art deco buildings, period plaques. History buffs will spend 3-4 hours; casual visitors 1-2 hours. Stilwell Museum has the best English signage. Pair with adjacent Eling Park.

Highlights

Stilwell Museum (史迪威博物馆)US WWII general Joseph Stilwell’s HQ; English signage
Zhou Enlai’s HQ (周公馆)Free; CCP delegation during United Front era
1940s BoulevardMagnolia tree shade; art deco preserved

What Chinese travelers actually do here

Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.

Start at the Stilwell Museum; it has the clearest English signage and frames the whole wartime-capital story.
Zhou Enlai’s house is free, so include it even if you skip the paid sites to save money.
Carry cash and your passport; the museums here are cash-only and require ID for entry.
Walk it on a weekday morning, roughly 9-12, when the magnolia-shaded boulevard is calm and cool.
Chiang Kai-shek’s residence is closed inside but worth a slow look from the street for the architecture.
Pair the walk with adjacent Eling Park for a quiet green break and city overlook afterward.
History buffs should block 3-4 hours; casual visitors can sample the highlights in 1-2.

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Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology (Zhongshan Fourth Road Branch)

Frequently asked questions about Zhongshan Fourth Road

What can I see along Zhongshan Fourth Road?: This 800m tree-lined boulevard was the political center of wartime Chongqing when it served as Republic of China’s capital from 1937 to 1945. You can visit the KMT Presidential Palace museum, the Stilwell Museum honoring the American general’s HQ, Zhou Enlai’s CCP delegation house, and view Chiang Kai-shek’s residence from outside. Magnolia trees and art deco buildings complete the 1940s feel.
Do I need my passport to visit the museums here?: Yes. Booking is required and you should carry your passport for entry to the museum sites along the street, as Chinese attractions verify ID for reservations and admission. Bring cash too, since the cluster runs largely cash-only. The Stilwell Museum has the best English signage if your time is limited.