Perched on the serene Changzhou Island in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District, Huangpu Military Academy stands as hallowed ground that once trained the 20th century’s most influential military leaders. Founded in 1924 through an unprecedented alliance—revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen collaborating with Soviet advisors and Chinese Communists—this legendary academy’s legacy lives on in the battlefields of history, having shaped commanders who would determine China’s future for both the Communist and Nationalist (Kuomintang) causes.
In a Nutshell :
☑ Founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen with Soviet support
☑ Trained both Communist and Nationalist military leaders
☑ Birthplace of China’s modern military education
Top Highlights :
Sun Yat-sen Monument – Striking hillside memorial with river views
Original Barracks – See where cadets lived and trained
History Museum – Rare artifacts from the academy’s golden age
Smart Visit:
⏰ Best at opening (8:30am) to avoid crowds
📸 Must-shot: The iconic academy gate at golden hour
Why It Matters:
This is where 20th-century China’s fate was shaped – walk the same grounds as revolutionary legends like Zhou Enlai and Chiang Kai-shek.
📍 ADDRESS & TRANSPORT
🏠 Address:
English: 170 Junxiao Road, Changzhou Island, Huangpu District, Guangzhou
中文: 广州市黄埔区长洲岛军校路170号
🚇 By Metro (Most Recommended):
Take Line 4 (green) to Wanshengwei Station (万胜围站) → Transfer to Line 7 (yellow) to Changzhou Station (长洲站) → Walk 15 mins or take taxi (5 mins) to the academy.
Alternative: From Changzhou Station, take Bus 383 to Huangpu Junxiao Station (黄埔军校站).
🚖 By Taxi/Didi:
Show the driver this Chinese text: “请带我去黄埔军校，在长洲岛军校路170号” (pronounced: Qǐng dài wǒ qù Huángpǔ Jūnxiào, zài Chángzhōu Dǎo Jūnxiào Lù 170 hào).
🎫 TICKET & HOURS
💰 Admission:
Adults: ¥15
Free: Children under 1.2m, seniors (65+ with ID), military personnel
💳 Payment:
Cash (¥10/¥20 bills preferred)
Mobile Pay: WeChat Pay/Alipay (requires China-linked bank card)
⏰ Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays (except national holidays)
🚶 SUGGESTED ITINERARY
⏱️ Short Visit (1-2 hrs):
Main Gate → Historical Exhibition Hall → Sun Yat-sen’s Statue → Cadets’ Dormitories → Riverside Viewpoint.
🌅 Half-Day Trip (3-4 hrs):
Pair with Whampoa Anchorage (黄埔古港) for maritime history or Xinhai Revolution Museum (辛亥革命纪念馆).
🌍 NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS
✨ If you have extra time:
Whampoa Ancient Port (黄埔古港): Explore 18th-century trade relics (10-min drive).
Xinhai Revolution Museum (辛亥革命纪念馆): Interactive displays on modern Chinese history (15-min walk).
Changzhou Island Cycling (长洲岛骑行): Rent bikes to tour the island’s farmland and riverside trails.