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Zhongshan Mountain (Purple Mountain) Tourism Area - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Zhongshan Mountain (Purple Mountain) Tourism Area - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

南京市钟山风景名胜区-中山陵园风景区

Jiangsu, Nanjing★ 4.6Designated 2007·32.0930°N, 118.6928°E
Ticket Price
Free (some spots extra)
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Zhongshan Mountain (Purple Mountain) Tourism Area - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Wooded slopes of Purple Mountain in Nanjing, home to the grand Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum with its long ceremonial stairway, the Ming Xiaoling tomb's stone-animal avenue, and forest trails through the hills.

Highlights

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (free, reservation needed); Ming Xiaoling Tomb (emperor tomb with stone statues); Music Terrace (doves); Meiling Palace; Linggu Temple scenic area

Suggested Route

Classic loop: Meiling Palace -> Ming Xiaoling -> Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum -> Linggu; use the sightseeing bus (30 yuan unlimited); a full day

Food & Lodging

Scenic-area restaurants and Nanjing snacks (duck, soup dumplings); stay in Nanjing city (near Zhongshan Mtr)

Facilities

Mausoleum free (reservation), paid tickets for others (Xiaoling 68, Meiling 30, Music 10, combo 100); sightseeing bus, parking, restrooms, luggage storage and stroller rental
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan or Xiaolingwei Station; ~15 km from Nanjing South HSR Station; ~45 km from Nanjing Lukou Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required for Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum via official platform (real-name).

Ticket Price

Free (some spots extra)

Address

Nanjing City Xuanwu District Shixiang Road No. 7

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
南京市钟山风景名胜区-中山陵园风景区

南京市玄武区石象路7号

Nanjing City Xuanwu District Shixiang Road No. 7

32.0930, 118.6928

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