Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle

Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle

The Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle is a cultural tourism attraction and a patriotic education base.

The Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle is located in Tianzhuangtai Town, Dawei County, covering an area of approximately 10,000 square meters. It is a commemorative site built to honor the Qing soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Sino-Japanese War. The tomb complex consists of four parts: a memorial archway, statues of the soldiers, commemorative reliefs, and an exhibition room. The memorial archway is a white marble, antique-style structure, with bold crimson characters reading: “Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle.”

On either side is a commemorative couplet. The upper line reads: “In the heavy shadow of 1894, smoke of war drifts as the homeland fades from view;” the lower line reads: “Banners flutter fiercely, dreams of iron steeds on the cold Liao River.” Visitors to this site can’t help but sigh deeply, filled with emotion—praying for the souls of the fallen soldiers while lamenting the painful history. The statues of the soldiers were designed, manufactured, and installed by the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts. Standing 3.99 meters tall, the lifelike statues vividly embody the heroic spirit of the Qing soldiers as they fought bravely and faced death fearlessly, as well as their united patriotism and loyalty to the nation. Beneath the soldiers’ feet lies a map of the Chinese Empire in 1894, clearly highlighting the destruction of China’s sovereignty and territory by imperialism during that historical period. The cool gray granite weighs heavily on every visitor’s heart. Behind the soldiers’ statues lies the tomb of the fallen. The front of the blue stone stele in front of the tomb is inscribed with: “Tomb of the Qing Soldiers.” The back reads: “In the year of Yimao under Emperor Guangxu, the commander came from the south. Flags fluttered bravely, and blood was shed at the world’s edge.” The commemorative relief was also designed, manufactured, and installed by the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts. Stretching 34.5 meters in length and 2.85 meters in height, the relief is divided into three major sections, vividly depicting the Japanese invasion of China—burning, killing, looting—which provoked intense outrage among the Qing soldiers and civilians. It shows the brave resistance of the Qing army, fighting alongside the people against the invaders. In front of the relief stand two iron cannons, seemingly roaring in defiance, as if unwilling to accept their defeat from a century ago and ready to fight the invaders to the death. Behind the relief is an inscription titled “Record of the Reconstruction of the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle,” personally written by Guo Xingwen, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. The record states: “A hundred years have passed, a thousand years have changed; the smoke of war has faded, yet the spirit remains...”

As an important part of the construction of the Sino-Japanese War's Final Battle Historical Site Complex, the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers was completed in August 2002 and opened to the public. It has since become a significant patriotic education base in our city.

Tianzhuangtai Town: Located in the southeastern part of Dawei County, Panjin City, Tianzhuangtai Town borders the Da Liao River to the east and the Bohai Bay to the west, adjacent to the Liaobin Coastal Economic Zone. Historical records indicate that the earliest residents were families surnamed Tian and Zhuang. To the west of the town stands a Ming Dynasty beacon tower, hence the name “Tianzhuangtai,” which has a history of over 600 years. The original town covered an area of 1.24 square kilometers. After merging with the former Gaojia Township in 2002, the area expanded to 39 square kilometers, with a population of 35,000. It administers 1... More detailed information about Tianzhuangtai Town++