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Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum tickets for foreigners

中山陵 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

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Nanjing · 中山陵

At a glance

Book ahead?
Yes — book ahead
Where
Official WeChat mini-program (南京钟山风景区)
When tickets release
Online reservation required for the Mausoleum area only; book in the scenic WeChat mini-program.
Open & closed days
Closed Mondays for maintenance except national holidays and birth/death anniversaries of Sun Yat-sen
Price
Free (Mausoleum scenic area) — other Zhongshan zones ticketed separately
Hours
08:30–17:00. Closed Mondays except national holidays and memorial days. Tomb chamber not open.
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Full times, prices and rules
Ticket release
Online reservation required for Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum area only (among Zhongshan zones). Exact daily release clock not stated on bilingual guide — book via scenic WeChat mini-program.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00; closed Mondays except national holidays and Sun Yat-sen birth/death memorial days; tomb chamber not open to public
Recommended path

Official WeChat mini-program (南京钟山风景区)

The official bilingual Zhongshan guide says only Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum requires online reservation; passport accepted for real-name tickets elsewhere. Other zones sell at gates. Official page returned HTTP 403 from some overseas networks Oct 2026 (content previously verified via alternate fetch).

How to book via WeChat

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Open Zhongshan scenic WeChat mini-program

    Search 南京钟山风景区 in WeChat to open the official mini-program (the ticketing service may also appear as 中山陵园票务).

  2. 2

    Select Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum reservation

    Only this zone requires online reservation among core Zhongshan areas.

  3. 3

    Enter passport details

    Booking is real-name. Save the QR code when you're done.

  4. 4

    Visit Tue–Sun 08:30–17:00

    Skip Mondays unless holiday/anniversary exception.

  5. 5

    Bring your original passport

    It's checked at the entrance.

Key pitfalls

  • Mausoleum reservation ≠ Ming Xiaoling ticket — different rules.
  • Closed Mondays (with listed exceptions).
  • Tomb chamber itself is not open to the public.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Trip.com (if offered)Or hotel help.
What recent travelers report
Official: Mausoleum needs online reservation; passport OK for real-name system. zschina.nanjing.gov.cn

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Exact mini-program English display name and daily ticket-release clock not printed on the English portion of the bilingual guide — follow in-app calendar.

FAQ

Is the Mausoleum free?

Yes — but online reservation is required. Ming Tomb/Linggu/Music Hall are separately ticketed.

Source: zschina.nanjing.gov.cn

Which day is it closed?

Mondays, except national holidays and Sun Yat-sen's birth and death memorial days.

Source: zschina.nanjing.gov.cn

Can I book with a passport?

Yes — the scenic area's real-name system accepts passports.

Source: zschina.nanjing.gov.cn

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Sources

  • zschina.nanjing.gov.cnOfficial bilingual tour guide: hours, Monday close, only Mausoleum needs online reservation, passport real-name, Ming Tomb 70 etc. · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • zschina.nanjing.gov.cn2026 spring service guide referencing reservation channels · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comLong China trip report including Nanjing area · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify