Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yatsen’s Mansion

Guangzhou


Sun Yatsen lived in this restored mansion when he established governments in Guangzhou in 1917 and 1923. The beautiful complex comprises two Victorian-style buildings containing displays on the history of Guangzhou in the revolutionary era, as well as Sun’s living quarters. A taxi from Shamian Island costs about ¥45.


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