Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum—Hong Kong - History Museums on Waymarking.com

This museum to the memory of the good doctor is located in an impressive building in central Hong Kong city, Kom Tong Hall. The museum has numerous photographs and biographical information concerning Dr Sun Yat-sen. There is also an activity area and a library. Entry is free and makes for an interesting visit.


Dr Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) was an intellectual, who provided the ideological basis for the anti-Manchu dynasty revolutionary movements which opposed the then government of China. He campaigned for this cause in China itself, and amongst the Chinese diaspora of south east Asia. In 1910 he visited the island of Penang to enlist support for his cause, in which he was successful. In 1911 he was elected as the provisional president of the provisional government of China. The difficulty he faced was that, while he was respected, his government had little power. This provisional government quickly degenerated into civil conflict, from which was to eventually emerge the communist government of mainland China, and its Taiwanese counterpart.

With this being said, for various reasons and in various interpretations, Dr Yat sen is regarded highly by both the mainland and Taiwanese governments, and on a wider setting, the peoples of both nations. Politically, could be described as a well meaning 'idealist', and even a socialist. Out of step with the warlords, armies and merchants, who effectively ruled China during his life, however, where would we be without idealists?

Theme: Biographical history of the Chinese republican revolution. Street Address: Kom Tong Hall, 7 Castle Rd, Central, Hong Kong Food Court: no Gift Shop: no Hours of Operation: Mon-Wed: 10.00-18.00 Sat, Sun, and public holidays: 10.00-19.00 Christmas and Chinese new year: 10.00-17.00 Thursday closed. Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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