Music Stage
A semicircular open-air music stage designed in 1932 by Guan Songsheng and Yang Tingbao for Sun Yat-sen memorial ceremonies and music gatherings; the echo screen wall and fan-shaped lawn form a natural acoustic theater — an outstanding piece of modern Chinese open-air architecture.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 06:30-18:00
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A semicircular open-air music stage designed in 1932 by Guan Songsheng and Yang Tingbao for Sun Yat-sen memorial ceremonies and music gatherings; the echo screen wall and fan-shaped lawn form a natural acoustic theater, an outstanding example of modern Chinese open-air architecture. Today it is best known for its hundreds of square pigeons: visitors sit on the steps with birdseed, and flocks of white pigeons sweeping over the lawn are wonderfully soothing — the most popular "relaxation stop" on the Purple Mountain circuit for families. In spring, wisteria trellises in front of the stage cascade with blossoms; it is within walking distance of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Meiling Palace, making it a good rest stop in your itinerary.
Getting there: South side of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Square
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