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Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874, Singapore
65 6256 7377
Ranked #47 of 295 attractions in Singapore
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Statioined at Balestier Road, the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (Wan Qing Yuan) is dedicated towards the founder of the Revolution in China. Dr... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The Sun Yat-San memorial hall is a wonderful look back a a truly people-led time in history when ideals and dreams stood for much. We were fortunate to have an excellent tour guide who was passionate and knowledgable. The tour took about an hour after which we were free to wander the rooms of this magnificent Villa. Take your time... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

For me this museum explained a lot of things about modern China. The exhibits were well put together. I spent much more time here than I thought I would. This museum is actually not just about Sun Yat Sen but about the Singaporean contribution to the Chinese revolution. The museum explained the many attempts at revolution and the people involved.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I like the revamped Musuem which incorporates China and Singapore history. Worth a visit. Do not miss taking photos with the figures in the garden!

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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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This is a beautiful old villa which was used by supporters of Sun Yat-sen - he visited Singapore several times to rally support for the revolution in China which finally succeeded in 1911. It is now set up as a museum with both static displays and several videos. There is good explanation of exhibits in English but as a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall should be in the itinerary for both visitor to Singapore and fellow Singaporean looking for a leisure and relaxing place to spend time -- it traces Dr. Sun’s revolutionary activities in the Southeast Asian region and highlights the impact of the 1911 Chinese Revolution on Singapore as well as Singapore’s contributions to the... More

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Kronberg im Taunus, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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