Influential at the start

By Wang Yan, Zhang Yuchen and Wu Wencong ( China Daily ) Updated: 2011-10-07 10:03:01

In memory of 1911

One century has passed since the Wuchang Uprising, which marked the start of the 1911 Revolution. By comparing historic photos and current ones of the signifi cant sites, readers may get a better insight into events of 100 years ago.

The revolutionaries launched the Wuchang Uprising against the Qing Dynasty on Oct 10, 1911 and established the Hubei military government. The dynasty collapsed within two months.

Visitors pay respects at the bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, at the site of the military government's mansion in Wuhan, Hubei province.

Left: Zhonghe Gate in Wuchang, photographed in the early 1900s, was renamed Uprising Gate to commemorate the success of the Wuchang Uprising.
Right: The Uprising Gate has been renovated and now stands amid a modern urban landscape.

Left: Sun Yat-sen leads a walk through the gate of the Huangpu Military Academy, which he established in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in June 1924 with the help of the Communist Party of China. The revolutionary armed force trained at the academy, which contributed to the progress of the revolution.
Right: Tourists visit the site of the academy in Guangzhou on June 5.

Left: Sun Yat-sen and family members were photographed in May 1912 at his residence in Cuiheng village, Zhongshan county, in Guangdong. Right: The entrance of Sun Yat-sen's residence is a popular photo location for visitors.