DR.SUN YAT-SEN'S MEMORIAL HALL
Add: No. 259, Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is one of the most symbolic buildings in Guangzhou. It is a major site for great convention and performance as well as a tourist attraction for both Chinese and overseas visitors.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866 - 1925) was a revolutionary political leader who played a key role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty. He is regarded as the Father of Modern China.
SHANGXIAJIU WALKING STREET
Add: Shangxiajiu Road, Liwan District
Since Shangxiajiu road opened as the first business street of Guangzhou inSeptember, 1995, this pedestrian shopping street has ranked the first among others in Guangzhou for its length of more than 1200 meters and its more than 300 shops.
This shopping area had developed its own business culture "the Western Guan Culture". It is a showcase of traditional Cantonese architecture, and is especially pretty at night when lit up. All the shops here are Qilou or sotto porticos (a building structure of South-China's construction style), which make the open market weatherproof.
CHEN CLAN ACADEMY
Add: No. 7, Zhongshan Road, Liwan District
The Chen Clan Academy was built in 1890 during the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the scarce clan ancestral temples in China.
In the later part of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), a man named Chen achieved the third place in the highest imperial examination and was given a distinguished o ce title which made the Family Chen well-known. Many years later someone suggested that all the Chen's families raise money to build a temple to pay respects to the ancestors and encourage their off‑spring to study hard. Therefore, the temple was nished in 1894 with the money donated by Chen's families in 72 counties of Guangdong Province as well as some overseas family members.
The most impressive attractions in the temple are various superb carvings that reflect the beauty of nature. They are made from a variety of materials such as wood, brick, pottery, stone, and limestone.
SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY
Add: No. 135 Xingang Xi Road, Haizhu District
Sun Yat-sen University, originally known as Kwangtung University,was founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen. For more than eighty years since its inception, the university, inspired by the pioneering spirit of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. He has been dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and produced a significant number of outstanding professionals.
HUANGPU MILITARY ACADEMY
Add: Changzhou Island, Huangpu District
The Huangpu Military Academy, also called Army Military College, was set up in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen with the aim of training military o cials for revolution.
From 1924 to 1927, Huangpu Military Academy o‑ ered four terms of study to 4,981 students. Those graduates took the lead to form the revolutionary army and took part in the battle for unifying Guangzhou and the Northern Expedition War.
