Independent travel guide
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
中山陵Zhongshan Ling
The monumental republican-era mausoleum at the heart of the Purple Mountain scenic area. Allow 1–2 hours for the core visit. Save the named entrance in your map; the attraction centre may sit away from the gate.
Free exterior / paid elements · Checked 2026-08-12
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesThe official source identifies the venue, but the current adult ticket price is not confirmed in the checked official material.
Adult admissionUse the current official ticket desk or venue page; do not infer a number from a third-party listing.
Current official adult price not confirmed on the cited official pageCentral Mountain.
Free.- Checked on 2026-08-02. Official price conclusion is limited to the cited venue or government source.
- Verification remains unconfirmed or partial because a current official adult price was not published in the checked material.
- Free entry with booking (closed Mondays).
Imported official ticket note
Free entry with booking (closed Mondays).
Research checked 2026-08-12Reservation required
How to book
Use the official Zhongshan scenic-area website, official account or mini-program named in the administration's notice.
The official notice confirms online reservation but does not state a universal lead-time rule on this page.
Booking steps
- 1
Open the current Zhongshan scenic-area ticket or reservation entry and select Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, not a nearby mausoleum product.
- 2
Enter the visitor identity exactly as the official form requests and save the confirmation code offline.
- 3
At the East or West registration gate, show the reservation record and the identity document accepted by the venue.
The cited page does not state whether a foreign passport is accepted online; ask the venue before paying.
If the official page shows no current product, contact the venue or use its staffed service point; do not substitute an OTA as evidence.
1–2 hours
How to visit
Southern slope of Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District (Zhongshan Scenic Area)
Leave Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum through the exit nearest the next street or temple district, not necessarily the gate you entered; check the return advice: Navigate with the exact Chinese venue and entrance; similarly named branches may be far apart.
- 1Stop 1Read the entrance of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Notice the gate, axis and surrounding street before entering the details; this gives Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum its context.
- 2Stop 2Main hall or central axis
Take in the full sequence of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum's central spaces before choosing one detail to follow; keep the worship and visitor flow clear.
- 3Stop 3One story, not every plaque
Choose one historical detail connected to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and follow it through the courtyard, relic or exhibit.
- 4Stop 4Quiet side route and photo angle
Use a side court or boundary at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum as the photo stop; the quieter angle usually explains the site's structure better.
- 5Stop 5Connect the next neighborhood
End with 1–2 hours in mind, use the signed exit to connect to the next stop, then check the transport note: Navigate with the exact Chinese venue and entrance; similarly named branches may be far apart.
Best time
Morning.
Imported official opening note
This operational detail was not confirmed in the available source set; recheck the official venue notice before departure.
Research checked 2026-08-12Foreigner notes
Not applicable (free).
Bilingual English signage available.
For Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, save 中山陵景区 and 石象路7号 in the map app; a broad venue pin may stop short of the visitor gate.
Keep the official notice and any confirmation; the current Chinese-phone requirement is unknown.
For Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the usual crowd pattern is only a planning hint; check the day's notice and the queue at the gate.
Avoid these mistakes
The map centre for Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum may not be the visitor gate; use the named entrance in the record.
Check the date and source on any old price or hours screenshot before using it for Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.
Keep a return buffer after Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum; queues and internal transfers can consume it.
A city-level booking page may not cover every boat, show or cableway at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum; check paid sub-entries separately when relevant.
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Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Items to reconfirm
- Booking details to be verified — Zhongshan official channels.
Official
OfficialZhongshan Mountain National Park tour guidePublisher · Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Garden Administration
Used forConfirms that Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum requires online reservation while other listed scenic spots can use on-site purchase.
Verified 2026-08-02Official钟山风景区官方Publisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialOfficial or venue referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialZhongshan Scenic Area official sitePublisher · Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Park AdministrationUsed forUsed to verify the imported ticketing, booking, opening-hours or visitor-guidance fields.
Verified 2026-08-12Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
中山陵景区石象路7号