Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Memorial site in Purple Mountain, Nanjing, China.
The mausoleum extends over 80,000 square meters along a central axis with multiple platforms rising from the entrance toward the burial chamber.
Construction of this final resting place for Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who led the revolution against the Qing Dynasty, began in 1926 and finished in 1929.
The architectural design merges Chinese imperial tomb traditions with modern elements, featuring a tri-arched gate displaying Sun's principles and a sacrificial hall.
Visitors need to reserve free tickets using their passports and can reach the site by taking metro line 2 to Xiamafang Station.
A marble false sarcophagus rests in the bell-shaped vault, while the actual bronze coffin lies five meters below in a separate chamber.
Location: Xuanwu District
Architects: Lü Yanzhi
Creator: Paul Landowski
Website: http://zschina.org
GPS coordinates: 32.06442,118.84827
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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