InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping Hotel room where singer Teresa Teng spent final days with boyfriend

The Presidential Suite of the Mae Ping Hotel, now the InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping Hotel where Teng spent her final days. Photo from Weibo

According to Chinatimes, Teng’s health began to decline due to severe asthma in 1990. Seeking a more peaceful environment, she moved to Chiang Mai in late December 1994, accompanied by her French boyfriend, Paul.

In late April 1995, Teng and Paul checked into the Presidential Suite on the 15th floor of the Mae Ping Hotel. Just a month later, Teng passed away at the age of 42 following a heart attack brought on by an asthma attack.

The room where Teng spent her last days has recently been made public. Although the 15th floor has since been converted into a Chinese restaurant, her suite has been preserved. Diners at the restaurant are welcome to visit the room, which still contains Teng’s personal belongings. The Mae Ping Hotel now is the InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping Hotel.

The suite holds many memories, with Teng’s favorite rocking chair, guest sofa, and dressing mirror remaining untouched.

The room offers a nostalgic view of the sunset from her window, and old photographs, including those with her boyfriend, enhance the sentimental atmosphere. The suite also displays numerous vintage photos of Teng, both from her performances and with her boyfriend. Despite the contrast between the room’s vintage decor and the hotel’s modern design, it serves as a poignant reminder for fans of the singer.

Late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng. Photo from Instagram

Teng was born in Yunlin, Taiwan, in 1953. By the age of 11, she had already won several singing competitions and was attending singing classes in her spare time. Struggling to balance her studies and her passion for singing, Teng chose to leave school in 1967 to pursue a full-time singing career. She went on to become an international superstar in music, film, and television. Some of her most famous songs include “The Moon Represents My Heart,” “The Moment I See You, I Smile,” and “I Only Care About You.”

Tatler Asia has hailed Teng as Asia’s “Eternal Queen of Pop” and highlighted her philanthropic efforts. Teng frequently performed concerts in Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, donating the proceeds to hospitals and charities.