Site of the Whampoa Military Academy
The military officer academy founded by Sun Yat-sen on Changzhou Island in 1924: its gate couplet 'Those seeking promotion and riches, go elsewhere; those clinging to life and fearing death, do not enter this gate' has been passed down. The Whampoa Military Academy was the cradle of military talent during the era of KMT–CCP cooperation and the Great Revolution, producing numerous famed generals of two countries
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 · closed Mondays
- Ticket
- Free (reservation required)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The military officer academy founded by Sun Yat-sen on Changzhou Island in 1924: its gate couplet 'Those seeking promotion and riches, go elsewhere; those clinging to life and fearing death, do not enter this gate' has been passed down. The Whampoa Military Academy was the cradle of military talent during the era of KMT–CCP cooperation and the Great Revolution, producing numerous famed generals of two countries. The headquarters compound is a restoration on the original site; the historical exhibition, the Memorial Room of Premier Sun, and the Eastern Expedition Martyrs Cemetery can be toured in one circuit. Free (reservation required), closed Mondays; reach the island by Metro Line 7 plus a bus, or the ferry from Yuzhu Wharf. Changzhou Island also preserves historic areas such as Shenjing Ancient Village, worth visiting while you are there.
Getting there: Metro Line 7, Changzhou Station, then bus / ferry from Yuzhu Wharf
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