Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is situated on the southern slope of the Zijinshan Mountain (Purple Gold Mountain) in the eastern suburb of Nanjing. The remains of Dr. Sun, who was a pioneer of Chinese democratic revolution was buried here on June 1, 1929. The mausoleum, shaped like an alarm bell, is built at the foot of the mountain. A feeling of respect is felt when climbing the steps.

The Sacrificial Hall is the major part of the mausoleum, and it integrats the Chinese and western architectural styles. It is 29 meters high, 30 meters long and 25 meters wide. On the door of the hall, there inscribed the six characters of Nation, Civilian Rights and People’s Life. There is a plaque on the top of the middles door inscribed with the words of Dr. Sun Yat-sen: “Healthy Trends Under Heaven”. A statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, designed by a French artist, was placed at the center of the hall. Six relief sculptures were carved at the base of the statue, on which the revolutionary activities of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen are recorded.

The resorts in the Mausoleum scenic area also include the Concert Platform, Liuhui Waterside Pavilion, Classics Tower and Guanghua Pavilion.