During the National Day holiday, visitors ascend the strenuous 392 steps just to admire founding father Sun Yat-sen’s seated statue. According to tour guides, the ascent embodies the difficult revolutionary path taken by 392 million compatriots in Sun Yat-sen’s time. Visitors talk with friends and relatives about their lives, careers, and relationships, as well as their partial understanding of the nation’s history. They stop at various spots for photos with... see more