Zhongshan Mountain National Park

Zhongshan Mountain National Park is the most famous tourist attraction in Nanjing, consisting of 3 major scenic areas- Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum Scenic Area, Ming Tomb Scenic Area and Linggu Scenic Area, covering more than 50 scenic spots including Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum, Ming Tomb, Linggu Temple, Music Stage etc. All these scenic spots are situated in the winding Purple Mountain, where you may find the harmonious co-existence of the natural beauty and the diversifed cultures of the Six Dynasties, Ming Dynasty, Republic of China and Buddhism. It is a must-go place for first-time tourists to Nanjing.

Ming Tom

Linggu Temple

Music Stage

It's also a photography paradise for shutterbugs. The best places for autumn photography include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Liuhui Pavilion, Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen, the Sacred Way of Ming Tomb and Linggu Temple.

Liuhui Pavilion

Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen

Traffic in the Scenic Area:

There are scenic trains traveling to and fro between Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (CNY 10/person). Visitors who have bought tickets/ticket packages can take it free of charge. Visitors may also rent a battery car with 8-10 seats to have a guided tour to any scenic spot in the Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum Scenic Area and the Ming Tomb Scenic Area.

Route of the scenic train:

• Ming Tomb (Muxuyuan) Parking Lot - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Stop at Square City, Ming Tomb Museum, Undersea World);
• Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Parking Lot (Donggou Parking Lot) - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum;
• Linggu Temple - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum;
• The Golden Water Bridge of Ming Tomb - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum;
• Linggu Temple - Golden Water Bridge.