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Travel Tips
Prepare for a climb of 398 steps. Shuttle buggy available for 10RMB. 1
Expect a lot of stairs; consider taking shuttle buses within the park to save energy. Can get crowded, so plan accordingly. 2
Introduction
Historical Background
- ๐ Sun Yat-sen: Born on November 12, 1866, in Guangdong province, China.
- ๐๏ธ Role: Known as the 'Father of Modern China' for his role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and founding the Republic of China.
- ๐ชฆ Death: Passed away from gallbladder cancer on March 12, 1925, in Beijing.
- ๐ Legacy: His political philosophy, 'Three Principles of the People', includes nationalism, democracy, and people's livelihood.
- ๐ชฆ Burial: His body was embalmed and temporarily stored in Beijing before being moved to Nanjing upon the mausoleum's completion.
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Architectural Features
- ๐๏ธ Design: Combines traditional Chinese imperial tomb styles with modern architecture.
- ๐ Dimensions: The mausoleum is 700 meters from the entrance to the vault, with a height difference of 70 meters.
- ๐ช Stairs: Features a grand stairway with 392 steps leading to the vault.
- ๐ชฆ Sacrificial Hall: Contains a 4.6-meter-high statue of Sun Yat-sen made of Italian white marble.
- ๐๏ธ Tri-arched Marble Gate: Inscribed with Sun Yat-sen's motto 'Tian Xia Wei Gong' ('What is under heaven is for all').
- ๐ฒ Surroundings: Path lined with pine, cypress, and ginkgo trees.
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Visiting Information
- ๐๏ธ Admission: Free tickets available with passport.
- ๐ Shuttle Buses: Available for ยฅ10, some resembling red steam trains.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00, closed on Mondays.
- ๐ Location: Zhongshan Scenic Area, south slope of Purple Mountain.
- ๐ถโโ๏ธ Accessibility: Be prepared to climb 392 steps to reach the top.
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Nearby Attractions
- ๐ฏ Xiaoling Mausoleum: Tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming Dynasty, located 1.3 kilometers away.
- ๐ Linggu Temple: A historic Buddhist temple located 1.5 kilometers away.
- ๐๏ธ Meiling Palace: Part of the recommended visiting route.
- ๐๏ธ Purple Mountain: Offers scenic views and hiking opportunities.
- ๐๏ธ Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: Located within the mausoleum complex.
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Travel Tips
- ๐ Comfortable Shoes: Essential for climbing the 392 steps.
- ๐ง Audio Guides: Available for rent in multiple languages.
- ๐ Sightseeing Train: Available for ยฅ10 per ride, stops at key points within the area.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Best Time to Visit: March to June and September to November.
- ๐ Transportation: Easily accessible by metro and buses from downtown Nanjing.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +86 25 8443 1174 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: http://www.zschina.org.cn/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Xuanwu, ็ณ็ฅฅ่ทฏ7ๅท ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ - 210014 |
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