Zhongshan Attractions - Things to Do
Tourism Area of Sun Yat-sen's Hometown Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall West Sunwen Road
Wugui Mountain Chrysanthemums in Xiaolan County Xinzhong Avenue
Far from the large and noisy metropolis, Zhongshan City has its unique quiet but charming natural and cultural sceneries. Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of Chinese revolution, was born in a small township forming part of the city. In order to commemorate his great contribution to the renaissance of China, the city was called Zhongshan, Sun Yat-sen's Chinese family name. At the same time, the locals marked their admiration for the great man by constructing museums and a street in his honor. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall is located in the city center and the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen is constructed in the Cuiheng Village, his birth place. If you have a deep interest in modern Chinese history, these are must things to do during your trip. The former can be reached by No.1 bus and the latter is available by No.12 and 48. The West Sunwen Road is a tourist pedestrian street and in its special way also commemorates Sun Yat-sen. Culture is the main theme of this street which is decorated with lifelike murals and sculptures.
The above three destinations have been included in the ten top Views of Zhongshan City. The other seven are scenic spots namely, the peak of Wugui Mountain and the green cascade of the Yangtze River are highly praised by visitors. Wugui Mountain has an elevation of 531 meters (about 1,742 feet), lying at the mouth of the Pearl River and teeming with many varieties of flowers and plants. You can get there by taking buses of No.11A and 11B. Actually, the green cascade of the Yangtze River is the Yangtze River reservoir scenic spot, just nine kilometers (about 5.6 miles) from the city center. The hills around the reservoir are covered in greenery that is reflected by the vast area of water. It is a veritable Xanadu in the city.
In addition, Zhongshan City has another treat that ranks with the top ten attractions for visitors. For several hundred years, Xiaolan County of Zhongshan has been famous for its chrysanthemums. It is said that almost every family living this county has its private garden filled with various kinds of chrysants. You can image the splendid sight these present in autumn when the flowers are in bloom. Each year from October to November, a mini-size showing of mums will be held here.
Xinzhong Avenue, an important transportation hub of the city, is also one of the top ten views. With 3.5 kilometers (about 2.1 miles) in length and 50 meters (about 0.03 miles) in width, it is the political, cultural, scientific and educational center of the city. Xinzhong Zhuijin, means beautiful brocade, another good name given to the road. The beautiful Sun Yat-sen Park of Zhongshan is located on this street, attracting lots of visitors by its variety vegetations. It is an ideal place for you to have a rest without entrance fee.
Although it does not altogether compare with the most famous tourist venues of China, Zhongshan has its own unique and lingering charm. Should you wish to escape from the bustling metropolises, don't hesitate to come here.