[2025 Wuzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhongshan Park of Wuzhou (Updated Apr)

The Zhongshan Memorial Hall in Wuzhou was built in 1930 during the Republic of China period and is the first Zhongshan Memorial Hall in China. It seems that anything related to "Zhongshan" requires climbing a lot of stairs to reach, and the Zhongshan Memorial Hall in Guangzhou, the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, and the Zhongshan Memorial Hall in Wuzhou all give people a sense of awe. "The world is for the public" comes from the Book of Rites: "When the great way prevails, the world is for the public." It means that the world belongs to the public, and the throne is passed on to the virtuous rather than to the son. Sun Yat-sen resolutely gave up his power and fulfilled his promise while serving as the provisional president of the Republic of China. This is unprecedented in Chinese history. For this reason alone, Sun Yat-sen is enough to stand proudly in Chinese history. Qilou City is a landmark of Wuzhou. Walking through the arcades, the retro architectural style makes people feel like they have traveled back to the old Lingnan. The sunlight shines through the columns, mottled, and the traditional Wuzhou snack shops on the street are full of fragrance. Have a bowl of tortoise jelly, which is smooth and slightly bitter, and clears heat and detoxifies. This is a delicacy passed down from generation to generation in Wuzhou. You can't miss the Bingquan soy milk. Made with high-quality local soybeans and Bingquan well water, the soy milk is rich and sweet, and the full bean aroma spreads on the tip of the tongue with every sip. Climb Baiyun Mountain and overlook the whole view of Wuzhou, with the river and city views in full view, and feel the tranquility and vitality of the city. Wuzhou is small, but it has a long charm. Every corner is full of stories and customs, and it is worth savoring slowly. Wuzhou's beef brisket noodles come in three sizes: large, medium, and small. The most expensive is only CNY 16, but you can enjoy a full portion and sincerity. The beef brisket is generous, the meat is soft and tender, with a faint milky aroma, and every bite is satisfying. The rice noodles are crystal clear, with a chewy texture and no extra powdery texture, making them unforgettable. I also added a portion of yuba, which absorbed the essence of the soup and made the whole bowl of noodles more rich and delicious.

|10 Things You Must Know Before You Go! 1️⃣ Wuzhou is located at the confluence of the Xun, Gui, and Xi Rivers, giving it a natural advantage in water transportation. It is also located at the border of Guangdong and Guangxi, making it an important hub connecting the two provinces. 2️⃣ Wuzhou has a civilization history of over 4,000 years and a city history of 2,200 years. Wuzhou was first built in the 5th year of the reign of Empress Lü of the Western Han Dynasty (183 BC) and was called "Cangwu Wangcheng" at the time. In the 5th year of the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty (106 BC), the governor of Jiaozhou was moved to Wuzhou, making Wuzhou the political, economic, and cultural center of Lingnan. In the first year of the reign of Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty (1465), the governor, general, and town governor of Liangguang were established in Wuzhou. In February 1950, Wuzhou City was established and directly under the jurisdiction of Guangxi Province. In 1983, Wuzhou Prefecture and Wuzhou City were merged and became part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. 3️⃣ Wuzhou is the birthplace of Cantonese and the hometown of Cantonese opera. 4️⃣ Wuzhou is the birthplace of "Dragon Mother Culture" in China. The Dragon Mother is the embodiment of the spirit of "kindness, love, and benefiting the world" and the god of "conquering nature and benefiting the people." 5️⃣ Wuzhou has the largest arcade city in China. 6️⃣ Wuzhou has the first Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in China, located in Zhongshan Park. 7️⃣ Wuzhou has a wide variety of local specialties, such as Liubao tea, tortoise jelly, and classical chicken. There are also many delicacies, such as paper-wrapped chicken, paper-wrapped bones, sour beef intestines, scallion oil fish, and bowl cake. 8️⃣ The Gui River divides the old city of Wuzhou into the east and west banks. The main attractions on the east bank include Baiyun Mountain (West River Pearl Tower and Sien Temple), Dragon Mother Temple, Lingnan Cultural Park, Zhongshan Park (Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall), Arcade City, Weixinli, Dongzheng Road, Diwei Courtyard, Customs Site, and Yuanyang River. The main attractions on the west bank include Wuzhou Museum, Jiandao Bible College, British Consulate Site, Hegang Tower, Bangshan Park, and Riverside Park. 9️⃣ The main attractions in Wuzhou are not far from each other and can be visited in one or two days. Shared electric bikes are very convenient and highly recommended. 🔟 A day in Wuzhou starts with a bowl of soy milk at Bingquan Soy Milk Shop! Founded in 1935, Bingquan Soy Milk Shop is a time-honored brand in China. It has been prosperous for a long time. The main store is located on Bingquan Road at the entrance of Baiyun Mountain Park, and there are branches all over the old city. It is a must-visit place for tourists to check in and taste Wuzhou food!

From October 1921 to April of the following year, Dr. Sun Yat-sen stationed in Wuzhou three times in preparation for the Northern Expedition. After Sun Yat-sen passed away in Beijing in March 1925, the people of Wuzhou held a grand memorial ceremony. Subsequently, at the initiative of Mr. Li Jishen, funds were raised to build the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen's great contributions to the country and the nation. In early 1926, the foundation laying ceremony of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was held. In the summer of 1928, the ground was officially broken and the construction was completed in October 1930. The memorial hall is located on the top of Beishan and is connected to the square through large steps about 5 meters high. The square is decorated with geometric green spaces and plants, drawing on the gardening art of French classical gardens. The center of the square was originally a lotus pond, which was later changed to a memorial sculpture of Sun Yat-sen. In front of the square, there are steps about 200 meters long leading directly to the foot of the mountain. The main building of the memorial hall faces south and is symmetrical. It emphasizes the principle of the central axis as a whole. It is a commonly used design method for Chinese palaces and Western-style memorial squares, and makes clever use of the mountainous terrain. As a unique and popular architectural form, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Wuzhou City carries profound political symbolic significance. It is the earliest Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall built in China. From its site layout, building volume, and construction technology, it is an important building during the Republic of China. It is a public building with beautiful architectural form and well-preserved architectural archives, which has high research value and historical value. National key cultural relics protection unit. The pair of red sandstone lions at the entrance of the memorial hall are cultural relics of the Ming Dynasty and were moved from the Wuzhou City God Temple to be placed here.