Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling)
Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling)
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Jo-Ann
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia17,186 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We actually hiked all the way from purple mountain peak to this mausoleum; about a 2km hike. Interesting hike.
This mausoleum is beautiful. No photography allowed inside the mausoleum but you can capture a pic or 2 from the outside of the main entrance, guards are ok with that!
Saw a man flying his drone in the garden beside the mausoleum too. There’s drink/snack stalls everywhere and one by the mausoleum too so dont worry if you need a drink.
This mausoleum is beautiful. No photography allowed inside the mausoleum but you can capture a pic or 2 from the outside of the main entrance, guards are ok with that!
Saw a man flying his drone in the garden beside the mausoleum too. There’s drink/snack stalls everywhere and one by the mausoleum too so dont worry if you need a drink.
Written November 7, 2021
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geo3
Calgary, Canada1,893 contributions
Apr 2019
This place is probably more meaningful for people from China than for a foreign tourist, but it at least includes a beautiful view and impressive architecture, unlike some of the other Chinese pilgrimage sites such as (for example) Mao's tomb in Beijing.
You will be surrounded by hundreds or thousands of Chinese tourists, so come expecting that.
There are some English-language explanatory signs, but, as many other reviewers have suggested, do some preparatory reading before coming here so you can more fully appreciate the significance of the site.
You will be surrounded by hundreds or thousands of Chinese tourists, so come expecting that.
There are some English-language explanatory signs, but, as many other reviewers have suggested, do some preparatory reading before coming here so you can more fully appreciate the significance of the site.
Written February 21, 2020
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smiley n
194 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Arrived at about 3 pm . Nice park and not too crowded . Long climb to the top for a good view . Can’t fly a drone . Many food stores . Nothing more except for the huge space without buildings . Would be suitable for a slow day out .
Written May 23, 2020
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Chang Percy
Taipei, Taiwan505 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Climbing up 392 steps was definitely worth it. Beautiful trees are on both sides of the stairway. At the top of the mausoleum, you can see a spectacular view of Nanjing.
Written November 6, 2023
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Who am I ,bazinga!
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Nov 2018 • Family
My classmates and I went to Nanjing in November 2018.It is definitely fantastic city! And the tourist spot what impressed me most was the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum .It was a long walk before we came to the entrance,but you 'll have fun along the way. Through thick and thin to the door,there are 392 steps are waiting for you.Don't be upset,magnificent buildings and elegant landscapes accompany you along the way.After that ,you will feel in worthwhile to walk so many steps.To understand Sun Yat-sen's historical backgroud and what he did,you 'll really understand the meaning of a "hero".Go,you won't regret it.
Tips:If you're afraid of heights,be careful! I almost didn't come down
Tips:If you're afraid of heights,be careful! I almost didn't come down
Written March 10, 2019
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Justina0323
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Nov 2018 • Friends
In November 2018, our school organized a school trip to Nanjing. It took 5 days. We all enjoyed the days spent with our friend, also, the scenery there was very attractive.
Nanjing is a world famous city for its ancient culture, so we saw that many buildings were designed in Chinese culture style and there were a lot of famous Chinese snacks in the streets. We visited one of the most famous place in Nanjing——Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It was a typical architecture in modern Chinese history. It spreads the political opinions of Sun Yat-sen and the building's structure also had its own political significance, Looking forward to your discovery and opinion.
We tasted a few delicious and famous dishes in Nanjing, just like salty ducks, I thought the meat's quality in different restaurants was also different so you must ask local people and get their opinion first. There were a lot of shopping centers for you to get specialties from Nanjing.
It's a city full of surprise and cultural atmosphere. I like this trip very much.
Nanjing is a world famous city for its ancient culture, so we saw that many buildings were designed in Chinese culture style and there were a lot of famous Chinese snacks in the streets. We visited one of the most famous place in Nanjing——Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It was a typical architecture in modern Chinese history. It spreads the political opinions of Sun Yat-sen and the building's structure also had its own political significance, Looking forward to your discovery and opinion.
We tasted a few delicious and famous dishes in Nanjing, just like salty ducks, I thought the meat's quality in different restaurants was also different so you must ask local people and get their opinion first. There were a lot of shopping centers for you to get specialties from Nanjing.
It's a city full of surprise and cultural atmosphere. I like this trip very much.
Written March 10, 2019
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SavantIII_11
Centerville, OH103,313 contributions
Dec 2014 • Business
Sun Yatsen is the father of modern China.
Both the Nationalist and Communist claim to be heir to Sun Yatsen.
The visit to the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum may take about 2 hours and overlooks modern Nanjing.
Unless one takes time to read modern Chinese history, the revered Sun Yatsen Mausoleum may simply look like another Chinese monument.
Sun Yatsen replaced the "Last Emperor."
Both the Nationalist and Communist claim to be heir to Sun Yatsen.
The visit to the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum may take about 2 hours and overlooks modern Nanjing.
Unless one takes time to read modern Chinese history, the revered Sun Yatsen Mausoleum may simply look like another Chinese monument.
Sun Yatsen replaced the "Last Emperor."
Written January 2, 2015
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Rafa R
Frankfurt, Germany35 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
Great trip to the legendary Purple Mountain.
Take a taxi to get there, otherwise if you choose taking the subway you will walk A LOT uphill before reaching the Mausoleum, and in Nanjing climate you really want to save your energy.
Take a taxi to get there, otherwise if you choose taking the subway you will walk A LOT uphill before reaching the Mausoleum, and in Nanjing climate you really want to save your energy.
Written August 2, 2012
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ckm818
Hong Kong, China304 contributions
Dec 2019
World-class attractions often come at a whopping price tag; that is a lie. At least it’s not the case at the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, where admission is free of charge.
This is one of the ultimate destinations that I picked when I had only one day to travel around Nanjing. Having glanced through the two pages on Lonely Planet at a bookstore, I had not much ideas but decided to climb up 392 steps to this special blue-and-white mausoleum, imbued with a symbolic reference to the white sun on the blue background of the Kuomintang flag.
Tucked away from the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum lies another unique attraction: Linggu Temple Scenic Area. It’s where the Beamless Hall was built during the Ming dynasty, entirely out of brick and absolutely without beam supports. Equally impressive. True, it’s less crowded (partly because of the admission fee, I am guessing) and you won’t regret to have paid for the entrance.
This is one of the ultimate destinations that I picked when I had only one day to travel around Nanjing. Having glanced through the two pages on Lonely Planet at a bookstore, I had not much ideas but decided to climb up 392 steps to this special blue-and-white mausoleum, imbued with a symbolic reference to the white sun on the blue background of the Kuomintang flag.
Tucked away from the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum lies another unique attraction: Linggu Temple Scenic Area. It’s where the Beamless Hall was built during the Ming dynasty, entirely out of brick and absolutely without beam supports. Equally impressive. True, it’s less crowded (partly because of the admission fee, I am guessing) and you won’t regret to have paid for the entrance.
Written December 8, 2019
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Nima G
Iran30 contributions
Sep 2017 • Business
A combination of history, art, nature and amazing climate is what you would find here. It is recommended to pay a visit to the Purple Mountain and Sun Yatsen Mausoleum.
Written December 31, 2017
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As a foreigner, do you need to bring a passport to enter? Thanks!
Written March 14, 2019
Hi
I’m not sure if you still need to know the answer of your question or you already visited the place as your question is from one month ago. Anyhow, the answer is NO, the only thing that you need is ur passport number or a photo of your passport. At the end of walking track, (200 m before entry to the place), there is a guidance or information centre ( left side) that you need to go there and ask them for ticket. They may not understand you but as soon as you say ticket and passport number then they will realise what you are talking about and they will give you a free ticket. Every person needs a seperate ticket which means everyone needs to know his/ her passport number.
Written May 4, 2019
As a foreigner, do you need to bring a passport to enter? Thanks!
Written March 14, 2019
Yes, in China you must carry your passport at all times as it is needed for museum entry, train journeys etc. This always makes me a bit nervous as I would rather leave it in my hotel, preferably in a safe, but I have never had any problems there.
Written March 14, 2019
к мавзолею вход бесплатный, но на территории парка есть другие достопримечательности, вход в которые платный
Written May 20, 2018
Hi, if I'm coming from the metro station, is there any cab or any transportation to go to the sun yet sun maoseleum? From google map I need to walk about 3km one way. Need help, thank you
Written September 18, 2017
I walked to there from the metro station. There is quite a few things to see along the way. Such as the Ming Tomb, the Sacred Walk. Furthermore the queue for the shuttle bus is extremely long especially if you goes during China Public Holiday, China School Holiday, Weekends, Summer and Winter period. There is some green pathway from the metro to the Sun Yat Sun Mausoleum so the way is quite nice too,
Written September 19, 2017
Entry to the Zhongshan National Park Route which includes about 4 attractions including the Ming Tombs and Linggu Scenic Area, I read is about 100 yuan. Is there a discount for students? Any discount during winter months?
Written January 9, 2017
I went there last summer, and if i'm not mistaken, the ticket price is 100 rmb for 4 tourist attractions, or you can buy the ticket separately for each attraction. I'm not sure there is a discount price for students or during winter.
Written January 10, 2017
What is the cost to enter during Winter now (maybe 70 yuan) and does the ticket price include the Ming Xiaoling Tomb? Also, is there a discount for students.
Written January 8, 2017
Students pay half price, but you must be a students of an institution in China
Written January 15, 2017
11月2日に行きました。靴が壊れていたのを、道沿いのお店で、布の歩きやすい靴に買い替えることができ、無事に階段まで登れました。孫文のお墓は撮影禁止でしたが、天井には青く、ビラビラのあるお日様型の、考案された国旗が。今の台湾の国旗の中にも反映されています。中国は５回目、南京は初めてでしたが、一番、印象に残った場所です。これだけ、中国の人々に孫文が敬愛されているなら、訪れた日本人も良い印象を持ってみる場所なら、台湾の問題なども、平和的に解決するようにも感じます。南京は団体で訪れたのですが、過半数が風邪にかかって、帰国後には寝込んでしまったりしました。私は咳のほか、夜中に頭痛に悩まされました。この地方特有の風邪があるなら教えて下されば嬉しいです。
Written November 15, 2016
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