Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

The founder of modern China has memorials all over the world, but Guangzhou’s is probably the most impressive. Designed by renowned architect Lu Yanzhi, it is undoubtedly one of the most important examples of traditional Chinese palace-style architecture. The memorial opened in 1931 and has been refurbished seven times. It features an octagonal rotunda, cobalt-blue tiled roofs, rust-colored columns, and amber brick walls, and sits amid landscaped grounds in the heart of the city, right next to Yuexiu Park. Although it is open daily, the best way to appreciate the hall is at show time. Movies and live performances are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 中山纪念堂
259 Dongfeng Zhong Lu 东风中路259
(86-20) 8355 2030