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Most Remarkable Spot in Nanjing: Zhongshan Mountain National Park

#chinatraveltips Zhongshan Scenic Area, also known as Dongjiao Scenic Area, is located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing City. It is one of the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions and one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China. Zhongshan Scenic Area is famous for its rich history, culture and beautiful natural landscape. It mainly includes the three core scenic spots of Zhongshan Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Linggu Temple. Historical background and main attractions Zhongshan Scenic Area not only has many places of interest and monuments, but also has excellent natural landscapes. Its main attractions include: Zhongshan Mausoleum: The mausoleum of Mr. Sun Yat-sen is arranged along the central axis with Boaifang, tomb Road, mausoleum Gate, monument Pavilion, sacrifice Hall and tomb chamber, reflecting Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary spirit and patriotic feelings. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: The mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and Empress Ma. The main building of the mausoleum can be reached through the winding tomb road. Under the top of the treasure is the underground palace of Zhu Yuanzhang's tomb. Linggu Temple: Originally a Buddhist temple, it is now a cemetery for fallen soldiers of the National Revolutionary Army. There are historical buildings such as the Wuliang Hall of the Ming Dynasty in the scenic area. Travel information The environment of Zhongshan Scenic Area is beautiful, and the trees on both sides of the mountain road are lush, forming a shade that covers the sky and the sun.Visitors can stroll on the boulevard and feel the tranquility of nature and the weight of history.In addition, there are many secluded places in the scenic area that were only known in old Nanjing, which increases the fun and exploratory nature of playing. Transportation Zhongshan Scenic Area is very close to the city center and has convenient transportation. Tourists can choose to go by public transportation or by car.
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