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Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling)

No.2 Sifangcheng, Zhongshanling Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009, China
025-84446111
Ranked #3 of 145 attractions in Nanjing
4.5 of 5 stars 861 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries, Historic Sites
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is definitely worthwhile visiting and you need to be pretty fit climbing the stairs. Heaps of both local and foreign tourists. The climb to the top and views was awesome. Definitely recommended given its history.

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Kunming, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

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

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Suzhou, China
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

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

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Shanghai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

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.

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Revnice, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

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

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

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!

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

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.

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Geelong
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

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.

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Mich
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

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

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Suzhou, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

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

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