At 12, he went to Honolulu where he lived for four years and completed high school. There he inhaled the spirit of liberty and absorbed the influences of American life. He returned to China in and later moved to Hong Kong, where he completed his medical training in But he gave up medicine for a higher call after China's disgraceful defeat in the Sino-Japanese War He traveled in the next 16 years, studying Western political and economic systems, and soliciting support from overseas Chinese for his ideas.
Building a free, enlightened China became his life's goal. In , Dr. Sun inspired the epochal rebellion that toppled the Qing Dynasty and founded the Republic of China. On Jan. Soon, however, he stepped aside for Yuan Shih-kai, a powerful warlord with dynastic ambitions. Grandfather rallied the public against Yuan and his corrupt cohorts. Sun then focused on unifying the nation and improving the Nationalist Party's affairs.
Your well-being and safety is our priority. Find tips on staying healthy and get the latest updates on travel advisories. Renowned as the father of the Chinese revolutions of the last century and one of the founders of the Republic of China, Dr Sun Yat-sen is an important figure in modern Chinese history.
Dr Sun arrived in Hong Kong during his teens. Throughout the next nine years he received secondary and tertiary education here, and made friends with many who shared his political persuasions and aspirations. Committed to strengthening the nation for the betterment of the people, they eventually staged uprisings to overthrow the Qing government.
Most of his activities at that time were based in Central and Western District. The places on the following trail all featured in those formative years, and the plaques are designed by local artists to showcase the rich history and culture of the city. After studying in Hawaii for four years, Dr Sun Yat-sen enrolled at Oahu College, founded by the American Congregational Church, in early , and returned to his hometown of Cuiheng half a year later.
Dr Sun continued to live in the preaching house even after transferring to The Government Central School. Dr Sun Yat-sen enrolled in the upper classes of the school on 15 April and graduated in The society then planned uprisings in Guangzhou and Huizhou, both of which ended in failure.
It was at this location that Yeung Ku-wan was murdered in January by an assassin sent by the Qing government. Search titles only. Word Count:. Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Install the app. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
And then came Yat-sen credited Lincoln as one of his inspirations - especially the idea of 'government of the people, by the people, for the people. Click to view our Abraham Lincoln tea towel. Sun was in the US by the time things got underway. Never one to miss out on the fun, he immediately headed home as soon as he heard the news. His previous uprisings may have failed, but he had kept the dream of revolution alive. And when it looked like this revolution might actually succeed, everyone looked to him for guidance.
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