Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park
中山紀念公園
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Memorial Lawn 201008.jpg
Statue of Sun Yat-sen by Chu Tat-Shing
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park
Location Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Area4.1 hectares
Opened1991;32 years ago (1991)
Operated by Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Public transit access Tram stop (160 m)
Sai Ying Pun station (300 m)

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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park
Traditional Chinese 中山紀念公園

Coordinates: 22°17′24″N114°08′42″E / 22.29°N 114.145°E / 22.29; 114.145