[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Sun Yat-Sen Library of Guangdong Province (South Gate 2) (Updated Jul)

The Guangdong Provincial Sun Yat-sen Library was built with a donation of 250,000 yuan from overseas Chinese in the Americas. Designed by architect Lin Keming, construction began in December 1929 and was completed in October 1933. The Guangdong Provincial Sun Yat-sen Library was built in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, funded by donations from overseas Chinese living in the Americas. The library's design blends Chinese and Western elements, adopting a palatial style. The exterior is a square building with a prominent octagonal pavilion in the center. The main building is surrounded by square steps with white railings in a Chinese style, set against red walls and green tiles, showcasing a traditional national style. Simple, elegant, and richly diverse, the architectural style is similar to that of Sun Yat-sen University, reflecting a strong cultural atmosphere. The exterior is a square building with a prominent octagonal pavilion in the center. On both sides of the main entrance are two bluestone steles (Figure 6): one inscribed with "Records of the Guangzhou Municipal Sun Yat-sen Library" written by Chen Rong, and the other with "Records of the Guangzhou Municipal Sun Yat-sen Library" written by Gu Yingfen. A stone plaque bearing the inscription "The world is for all" is embedded in the entrance hall (Figure 7). Stepping into the library, one can see a large-span octagonal reading room in the center (Figure 8), which is quite magnificent. The designer, Lin Keming, was a pioneer of modern Chinese architecture, a senior architect, and a native of Dongguan, Guangdong. He graduated from the Lyon Institute of Architecture and Engineering in France. After returning to China, he made significant contributions to the architectural design of Guangzhou. From the Haizhu Bridge, along Haizhu Square, the Guangzhou Municipal Government, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, to the Sun Yat-sen Monument, this 12-kilometer north-south axis forms a crucial part of Guangzhou's historical backbone. The harmonious and unified architectural style along this axis owes much to Lin Keming's outspokenness and unique design vision. The current Guangzhou Municipal Government building is another of Lin Keming's masterpieces.

All things wake up with spring, and magnolia welcomes the warmth of spring The magnolia tree in front of the library Standing in front of the stone corridor like a beautiful girl Thousands of flowers and petals, shadowy The flowers on the tree are like butterflies dancing in the wind Sensitive and charming - For spring outings and flower viewing, you can refer to this niche ancient building citywalk route: Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library ➠ Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library (Children's Department) ➠ Dafo Temple ➠ Yaozhou Ruins ➠ Lingnan Finance Museum - 📍Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library The two rows of purple magnolias on the grass have bloomed one after another, and the branches are not high, which is suitable for taking pictures of the details of the flowers 📍Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library (Children's Department) It was once the highest institution of learning in ancient Guangzhou, the location of the Guangfu Academy. The elegant and majestic magnolias complement the ancient buildings 📍Big Buddha Temple The ancient Big Buddha Temple in the downtown area was built in the Southern Han Dynasty. There are three bronze Buddhas and a whole wall of glazed Guanyin in the temple, which is very solemn and shocking 📍Yaozhou Ruins The garden ruins of the Southern Han Dynasty in the Five Dynasties, also known as the "Nine Yao Stones" because of the preservation of the famous nine stones. The towering banyan trees over 300 years old are very lively 📍Lingnan Financial Museum A very niche museum that introduces the historical development of Guangzhou finance from multiple angles

#11月好去处2024 Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library is located on Wenming Road in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. Compared with the modern Guangzhou New Library (located in Huacheng Square), it is full of antique atmosphere. It was founded in 1912 and is not only a treasure trove of knowledge, but also has a rich historical background. There are two wide lawns in front of the library, which was once the "Revolution Square Site". In addition, the library also has the "Lu Xun Memorial Hall" and the "Site of the First National Congress of the Kuomintang", where you can learn more about China's modern and contemporary history. If you want to borrow books more conveniently, you can go to the Zhongshan Library branch on Wende Road, where a bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen stands in front of the door, which is very commemorative. 📍Address: No. 215, Wenming Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 🕒Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 (Note: Closed on Mondays, please arrange your visit time reasonably)

My ideal study environment is a tree in front of the window. Someone once said that if heaven has a shape, it must be a library...no one disturbs you, but many people accompany you... 📍Address: Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library (Wenming Road) 【📖Sun Yat-sen Library Main Branch】 Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-21:00 【📖 New Zhongshan Library】 Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (16:50 only for exit but not for entry) The new building is very beautiful and more complete 🎫: Free 🚇Metro: Line 1, Agricultural College Exit A, 400m ⚠️: Both the old and new buildings have Wi-Fi, toilets, and free hot and cold water. #Guangzhou #Guangzhou Library #Guangzhou Tourism

My ideal study environment, where green trees provide shade overhead I could stay here all day📖 without any disturbances 📍Guangdong Provincial Sun Yat-sen Library

Starting from April, Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library launched a large number of stamping activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng. And the May Day event has also started. Fortunately, I came on April 30th and stamped most of the Jin Yong stamps. When I came here today, a new batch of stamps from this series had been replaced. The stamps that have not been collected before can be waited for the return in June or August. I look forward to collecting all the stamps (✧◡✧) This series of stamps are divided into two locations: ①The first floor of the main library ②The first floor of the theme library. In addition, it is not certain whether the limited-time chapter of "Eighteen Palms of the Dragon Subduing" will return. The opening hours during statutory holidays are 9:00-16:00. Friends who want to get their stamps and check in should choose the right time and don't miss it. 🌟The following is the return time of the Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng Centennial Birthday Commemorative Exhibition series of seals: ① Stamp lineup: "Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Flying Fox of Snow Mountain", "The Untold Story", "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", "The Jade Bow and the Cloud Sea", "Pingzong Xiayinglu" 📍Stamping location: Stamping area in the theme hall 🕙Business hours: June 1st to June 30th, August 1st to August 31st Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 ② Stamped lineup: The Legend of the Condor Heroes, White Horse Roars in the West Wind, The Deer and the Cauldron, and Seven Swordsmen 📍Stamping location: Main Library Reader Service Center 🕙Business hours: June 1st to June 30th, August 1st to August 31st Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 ③ Stamped lineup: "Swordsman", "The Book and the Sword", "The Return of the Condor Heroes", "The Knight-errant", "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch" 📍Stamping location: Stamping area in the theme hall 🕙Business hours: May 1st to May 31st, July 1st to July 31st Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 ④Stamp lineup: "Sword of Royal Blood", "Double Blade Blade", "Sword of Yue Girl", "Legend of the Ice Goddess" 📍Stamping location: Main Library Reader Service Center 🕙Business hours: May 1st to May 31st, July 1st to July 31st Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 Not only that, during the exhibition, there will be more rare seals on display/brilliantly presented, which will be unlocked one by one, presenting endless surprises! Let’s immerse ourselves in the magnificent world of martial arts, relive those fascinating classic stories, and pursue the feelings and dreams of the martial arts world that are deeply rooted in everyone’s heart!

#cherryblossom2024 🌸 Guangzhou CityWalk completed 1 kilometer of Guangzhou's centennial cultural history. Observer Incentive Program Compared to the noisy Beijing Road next to Wenming Road, Wenming Road has a wide range of characteristics. Although it has long been recognized as a "must eat" civilized road by major tourists, it is still difficult to conceal its profound cultural history. As it is undoubtedly the "civilized road", it was once the largest examination institution in Guangdong during the imperial examination era. In the era of modern education, Guangdong Gongyuan was born here, and it is also the birthplace of the highest educational institution in Guangdong, National Sun Yat sen University. In just 1 kilometer, it takes you through the century long cultural history of Guangzhou

#GreaterBayAreaFun Compared with the Guangzhou New Library on Huacheng Square, the Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library on Wenming Road is more quaint and was founded in 1912. There are two large pleasing lawns in front of the library, which is the "Former Site of Revolution Square". The library is also the "Lu Xun Memorial Hall" and the "Site of the First National Congress of the Kuomintang". There is a branch of the Sun Yat-sen Library on Wende Road, with a bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen in front of the door. 📍Address: No. 215, Wenming Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 🕒Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 (closed on Mondays)