Huanghuagang Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs
The joint burial ground of the martyrs who fell in the Huanghuagang Uprising of April 27, 1911 (the 29th day of the third lunar month), entered through the stone archway inscribed 'Eternal Noble Spirit' in Sun Yat-sen's own hand: the Merit Arch is built of bluestone blocks symbolizing the martyrs' number, the Statue of Liberty at its top carries on Republican-era sculptural tradition, and along the tomb avenue…
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 06:00-20:00
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The joint burial ground of the martyrs who fell in the Huanghuagang Uprising of April 27, 1911 (the 29th day of the third lunar month), entered through the stone archway inscribed 'Eternal Noble Spirit' in Sun Yat-sen's own hand: the Merit Arch is built of bluestone blocks symbolizing the martyrs' number, the Statue of Liberty at its top carries on Republican-era sculptural tradition, and the stele pavilions along both sides of the tomb avenue and the stone marker reading 'Tomb of the 72 Martyrs at Huanghuagang' stand in solemnity. Free admission; shaded by kapok trees and pines and cypresses, it is the core site of Guangzhou's memory of the 1911 Revolution, and annual public memorial ceremonies are held here.
Getting there: Metro Line 1, Lieshiling Station / Line 6, Ouzhuang Station
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