{"id":10638,"date":"2021-11-29T21:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T13:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=10638"},"modified":"2021-12-02T22:25:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T14:25:28","slug":"how-to-visit-dr-sun-yat-sens-mausoleum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/jiangsu-travel\/nanjing-travel\/how-to-visit-dr-sun-yat-sens-mausoleum","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Nanjing Tour<\/a>? One of the highlights in Nanjing is Dr. Sun Yat-sen\u2019s Mausoleum, which is located on the north slope in the Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot (\u949f\u5c71\u98ce\u666f\u540d\u80dc\u533a).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot is named after the same name mountain known as “Zhongshan Mountain”, which is also nicknamed “Zijin Mountai ( or Purple Mountain). It is situated in the east of Nanjing, now an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Map of Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot (Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum as its its biggest draw, the Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot boasts numerous attractions including the four highlights – Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum<\/a>, Dr.Sun Yatsen\u2019s Mausolseum,<\/a> Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage<\/strong><\/a> and Linggu Temple Scenic Area<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.Sun Yatsen\u2019s Mausoleum: free of charge
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: 70 yuan ( World Heritage)
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage<\/strong>: 10 yuan
Linggu Temple Scenic Area: 35 yuan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Zhongshan Mountain National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Public Bus: take sightseeing bus Line 4 and get off at East Zhongshan Bus Stop, then walk about 791 meters to get to Dr.Sun Yatsen\u2019s Mausoleum, the heart of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the huge scenic area, there are free shuttle small trains going between the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen and the Mausoleum of Ming Xiaoling, and you can use your entrance ticket for free ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the subway line 2 and get off at the station of Ming Xialing Tomb (Muxu) Station \u660e\u5b5d\u9675\uff08\u82dc\u84ff\uff09\u7ad9, then you can walk to the site of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum or you take an electric car from the station of Ming Xialing Tomb (Muxu) Station to Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (RMB 5 per person). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sun Yat-sen is considered to be the \u201cFather of Modern China\u201d who fought against the imperial Qing government and ended the monarchy and established the Republic of China after the 1911 revolution. He died on March 12, 1925 in Beijing. His coffin was temporarily placed inside a pagoda in Bingyun Temple of Fragrant Hill in Beijing before being moved to Nanjing for burial on June 01, 1929.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The construction of the mausoleum started in January, 1926 and was finished in the spring of 1929. Its architect was Lu Yanzhi. The massive mausoleum blends the styles of traditional imperial tombs and modern architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tourist Map of Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot and the red-circled mausoleum.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The sacrificial hall (Marble sarcophagus) is 700m away with a drop of 70m from the starting point below \u2013 the Paifang, a traditional Chinese architectural gate style as an arch, also the entrance of the mausoleum. The Paifang (arch) is carved with two Chinese characters \u201cBo Ai\u201d meaning \u201cUniversal Love\u201d written by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stairway from Paifang to the Sacrificial Hall has 392 stairs leading up to the main hall guided by pine, cypress, and ginkgo trees on both sides. A few stairs behind the Paifang is a gate, 16 meters high and 27 meters wide. The marble gate is inscribed with four Chinese characters written by Dr. Sun, \u201cTian Xia Wei Gong\u201d meaning \u201cAll under heaven is for all\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the marble gate is the pavilion which houses a 9-meter-high stele, a memorial monument set by the Kuomintang (KMT). Walk up for quite a few steps you will reach the Sacrificial Hall, a palace of 30 meters long, 25 meters wide and 29 meters high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the center sits a statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, sculptured out of Italian white marble. The flag of the Kuomintang clings to the ceiling of the hall. Inside hall, you will see biographical information on Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Behind his statue lies the sarcophagus of Dr. Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Hours: 8:30-17\uff1a00 (Monday closed)
Entrance Fee: Free of Charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking the subway line 2 and get off at the station of Ming Xialing Tomb (Muxu) Station \u660e\u5b5d\u9675\uff08\u82dc\u84ff\uff09\u7ad9, then you can walk to the site of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum or you take an electric car from the station of Ming Xialing Tomb (Muxu) Station to Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (RMB 5 per person).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow us to have a virtual tour of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Paifang, the entrance to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is a 700 m walk with 392 steps from the Paifeng up to the sacrificial hall (Marble sarcophagus) with a drop of 70m. The stair way up is flanked by pine, cypress, and ginkgo trees on both sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 392 stairs leading up to the sacrificial hall <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Sacrificial Hall, a palace of 30 meters long, 25 meters wide and 29 meters high. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the center sits a statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Behind his statue lies the sarcophagus of Dr. Sun. Photography is forbidden inside the hall. The photo is from Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the center sits a statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Jiangsu Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for organized tours to Jiangsu Province:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nanjing Tour<\/a>
Suzhou Tour<\/a>
Jiangsu Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Nanjing<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Confucius Temple-The Qinhuai River Scenic Area<\/a>
How to Visit Zhonghua Gate Nanjing<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge<\/a>
How to Visit Linggu Temple Scenic Area<\/a>
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage<\/a>
How to Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen\u2019s Mausoleum<\/a>
How to Visit Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Presidential Palace<\/a>

Nanjing South Railway Station<\/a>
Nanjing Taxi: Nanjing Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Suzhou Railway Station<\/a>
Suzhou Taxi: Suzhou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Suzhou<\/a>
Suzhou Railway Station<\/a>
How to Visit Tongli Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Zhouzhuang Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Pingjiang Road in Suzhou<\/a>
How to Visit The Garden of the Master of the Nets<\/a>
How to visit Humble Admin<\/a>i<\/a>strator\u2019s Garden<\/a>
How to Visit Lion Grove Garden<\/a>
How to Visit Canglang Pavilion<\/a>
How to Visit Guanqian Street in Suzhou<\/a>
4 Amazing Short Trip Ideas from Shanghai<\/a>
Wuzhen Pictures \u2013 Wuzhen Photo Gallery<\/a>
Zhouzhuang Pictures \u2013 Zhouzhuang Photo Gallery<\/a>

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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