there was so many people and so many stairs. the buildings are great and the view (if you are lucky) awsome More

Very historic attraction. Would definitely come back when it's not so busy; it's a great easy hike and when you get to the top of the Mausoleum, there is an amazing view of Nanjing. One of my favourite cities on our 9-day tour of China. Very nice! More

It's a beautiful walk in a lovely area but there isn't much to see at the endpoint - the tomb - except for a good view of the walk you have just taken. More

A highlight of our trip to Nanjing was the Purple Mountain area. Dr Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum and Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty were amazing. We had "Samantha" as our guide and we were well informed as we explored the parkland and climbed the many stairs. More

Purple Mountain is a very large park. Take the small transportation carts for 10rmb per person. Well worth it More

The buildings were beautiful as was his marble coffin. There are not educational things to read and learn about, just the buildings. More

I got a taxi there, as it is quite a way out and taxis are cheap. Fortunate that the 80RMB access cost (steep) not payable as actual mausoleum not open (mid-Dec. seasonal issue?) so there is not that much to see other than the avenue to the gates? Getting away somewhat an issue at 4.30pm on winter afternoon as you... More

Dr. Sun Yatsen is the father of modern China. The emperor system was ended by his 1911 revolution. It is very moving to see this mausoleum if you understand Chinese history and know how difficult it was/is to make a significant reform in China. More

The Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum is probably the least interesting site at the purple mountain, Although it is scenic is not nearly as good as the other sites around purple mountain. Unfortunately many visitors to Nanjing only visit this site and forget that there is so much more to see. (Xialing tomb, the botanical gardens, Linggu Pagoda and temple, etc.).... More