Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park is located on the Harbourfront in Sai Ying Pun and covers an area of about 4.1 hectares. The park is named after Sun Yat Sen (Dr. Sun) to commemorate his contribution to the development of modern China. A thematic design is adapted and implemented in the facilities of the park.

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park is located on the Harbourfront in Sai Ying Pun and covers an area of about 4.1 hectares. The park is named after Sun Yat Sen (Dr. Sun) to commemorate his contribution to the development of modern China. A thematic design is adapted and implemented in the facilities of the park.
The traditional Chinese gateway, Pai Lau, with Chinese characters handwritten by Dr. Sun. The Chinese means “the world is for all”.
The Memorial Lawn is a circular, spacious and manicured lawn with the statue of Dr. Sun in its centre. The expansive lawn is popular for picnics and other recreational pursuits.
The 4.5 metres tall bronze statue of Dr. Sun is the prominent feature of the park and reinforces the cultural significance of the park.
Congruent with Dr. Sun’s idea of “the world is for all”, the park is an open space for all to use. The tree-lined avenue can accommodate a wide range of recreational activities.
The wide circular pathway encompassing the Memorial lawn is ideal for jogging and is popular with many local people for exercise.
The Chime Tower was designed based on the architectural language of the Main Building of the University of Hong Kong in recognition of the education Dr. Sun received in Hong Kong.
The circular pathway encompasses the large Memorial Lawn and links to the promenade.
The park provides an escape from the built up, busy city.
The open lawn provides a venue for a variety of outdoor activities including yoga.
The lawn is barrier-free and accessible, making the location an ideal location for exercise or simply soaking up the sun.
Views of the harbour from the lawn are framed by the mature trees.
From the viewing deck, visitors can take in the whole view of the harbour front area including the sculptures, the palm trees and a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour.
An uninterrupted view of Victoria Harbour and the skyline of Kowloon beyond is a major attraction for the park.
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park is an ideal place for people of all ages and is popular with families.
The promenade is an ideal location for jogging with trees to provide shade, cooling sea breezes and harbour views to enjoy.
The cruciform lights and pond represent Dr. Sun’s religious belief and symbolise his baptism in Hong Kong.
The open paved areas of the promenade attract many people as avenue for informal physical training.
The park and promenade are also a popular venue for people performing traditional Chinese Martial Arts.
Kids enjoy cycling on the generous pathways.
A railway themed children’s play area encourages active and imaginative play. The colonnade behind the playground is modelled on the colonnade structures of Central School, the school which Dr. Sun attended.
The pavilion decorated with a bamboo canopy provides the visitors with a shelter to sit and relax.
The Four Desperado’s Courtyard was named to memorialise four young students: Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Messrs Chen Shaobai, Yau Lit and Yang Heling. Their vision and advocacy of founding a republic and overthrowing the corrupt Qing Dynasty was unconventional and they were therefore given the sobriquet “The Four Desperadoes”.
The classic Chinese style paving of the Pebble Walking Trail (or Reflexology Path) adds an antique charm and elegance to the landscape.
Along the harbourfront and beside the trees, there is plenty of space for children to run and play.
Palm trees screen off the high-rise buildings behind and add depth and dimension to the plaza space. These Chinese Fan Palms (<em>Livistona chinensis</em>) also provide a feature to the space.
Wide planter edges encourage visitors to sit and indulge in the peaceful seaside ambience.
Experience the peaceful and soothing ambience – hear the bird’s tweet, smell the fragrant leaves and feel the breeze on your skin.
The promenade serves as a green corridor connecting the nearby residential and commercial areas, welcoming people of all age to use the park – jogging, roller skating or stretching etc.
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park is one of the best locations on Hong Kong Island to view sunsets. Key positions provide views of the setting sun over distant islands with the waters of the harbour in the foreground.
The pond with splashing water jets creates a cooling ambience to the promenade plaza.
Feature lighting elegantly illuminates the fountain and the dancing water jets at night.
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