Basically this place is an open air amphitheater built in the 20's. I was surprised that they charged admission to get in here, but I guess if there was a show there it would make sense. I had bought a multi ticket when I visited...More

I had a ticket to enter as part of a package (worth 15 yuan), so despite thinking I didn't really need to see it after doing a lot of walking, went in anyway. Unlike most people, I do like pigeons and they were everywhere, with...More

We visited 1st of May - the Mausoleum was packed - but we were so lucky to sneak to this place where a small string orchestra played a beautiful concert - a mixture of classical music pieces. It was a very sunny day and the...More

We popped in here as we had a ticket for all main Purple Mountain sights. The amphitheater is inspired by greek architecture with stage surrounded from 180 degrees by water. The stands were patronised by many people eating lunch. Overall a nice sight but nothing...More

If there was a band or activity on the stage it would have been better. Paid extra (small amount) to walk down to the bandstand. Many people were just sitting and eating lunch.

On the other side of the park is a great place to work out and have fun! Lots of swings and ropes to climb and a great workout. I like the swing it's amazing and so much fun. I will go once a week for...More

Visited in November 2012, this wide arena for symphony and band sounds like an ideal place to be to near to an unrehearsed concert! The columns serve as the background of the symphony hall) It's always lively in the forest to listen to beautiful music....More

Sun Yat-Sen's Music Stage is a relaxing area of the Mausoleum complex to go after competing with the crowds into the main Mausoleum itself. When inside, you will often be greeted by hundreds of white pigeons either circling in front of the Greek looking structure...More

We were here by Sept 2014. The ticket cost RMB$10/head. When the time we came it's Sunday therefore we saw many families. There are many pigeons flying everywhere. Many kids feed the pigeons. Suitable for family gathering on weekends. Besides that it's nothing to see.

I first heard about this place on CCTV travelogue. So I wanted to have a picnic there for ages. We went on midautmn day so the mountain was packed but entry to the zhongshan ling was free but we still had to pay 10rmb to...More