Lots of stairs and lots of tourists. Best to come early before the sun is too high and the crowds are too thick. It's an important place, no doubt of that, because Sun Zhong Shan was an important person in this history of modern China. Plus it has some nice views in spring. Otherwise, it's mainly a spot to go... More

We visited Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum when I went for a trip to Nanjing. I had to climb up many steps to get to the top. When you get to the top, you can see a lot of Nanjing. Inside, lots of people are there looking at Sun Yat Sen. Lots of people, not advisable to go if you don't... More

You need to climb the thousand step stairs to get to the top. But the moment you're there you will get to see the beautiful scenery of Nanjing. It is worth the climb. More

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