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Dr Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, Guangzhou Park, 259, Dongfeng Rd Middle, Guangzhou. Postcode 510030. Tel: 020-83552030- Fax: 020- 83552090. Subway Line No2, Tourist Line No. 1.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Guangdong Province was built with the funds raised by local and overseas Chinese people in memory of Sun Yat-sen. It was designed by Mr. Lu Yanzhi with construction work starting in 1929 and finishing in 1931. The hall is a large octagonal structure and with a span of 71 meters - without pillars- this adds to its grandeur. It has a large stage and seats 3,240 people.

Having been severely damaged it was repaired and improved several times until 1998 when it was comprehensively upgraded to its present day condition. It is situated within a beautiful park with an impressive statue of Dr Sun Yat-sen.