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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

By , 11/02/2014 4:44 PM
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Chinese: 孙中山纪念堂) in Guangzhou is a monument to Dr Sun Yat-sen,  the forerunner of Chinese democratic revolution, who overthrew the feudal Chinese empire. It was constructed between 1929 and 1931 by the people of Guangzhou and overseas Chinese.

The hall is a large octagonal structure of typical Chinese architectural style. It houses a large stage that seats thousands of people with sound equipment and is an important place for conferences and performances. In the hall there is also a display gallery showing pictures and letters of Sun Yat-sen.

A bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen was erected in front of the main entrance. The oldest ceiba of Guangzhou grows here,as well as two biggest white jade orchid trees of the city. Situated on the southern slope of Yuexiu Hill, the hall ahs a nice environment.

Admission: CNY10

 

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