Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Cemetery

Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Cemetery

The Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural tourism attraction, a classic red tourism site, and a patriotic education base.

The Pingxi Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall is located in Shidu, Fangshan District, Beijing, covering an area of over 50,000 square meters. With its green mountains, wild ferries, picturesque landscapes, and pristine waters, it is a renowned scenic spot of the world-famous UNESCO Global Geopark and a celebrated red tourism destination. In 1985, at the initiative of veteran generals such as Xiao Ke, Yang Chengwu, and Xiao Wenjiu, who had long fought in the Pingxi region, the Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Monument was established in Shidu to commemorate the martyrs and educate future generations. On August 29, 2005, the new Pingxi Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall was officially completed. After more than 20 years of dedicated development, the memorial hall now includes key commemorative structures such as the Pingxi Martyrs' Monument, the Unknown Martyrs' Memorial Site, and the Martyrs' Stele Forest. The exhibition halls display precious historical materials including artifacts, photographs, and documents, vividly reflecting the indomitable and heroic struggle spirit of the military and civilians in Pingxi under the Party’s leadership during the Anti-Japanese War, as well as their collective heroism and successive sacrifice. These exhibits present a powerful historical testament of blood and fire to the world.

Veteran revolutionaries such as Ye Jianying and Peng Zhen left their battle footprints here. To honor the martyrs, monuments such as the Martyrs' Memorial Monument, the Pingxi Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, and a forest of a hundred martyrs’ steles have been built. The memorial hall's exhibition halls collectively house and display over 3,000 precious historical items, including artifacts, poetry manuscripts, and photographs. The cemetery has been designated by the Beijing Municipal Government as a key protected unit for martyr memorials in Pingxi, and is also recognized as a Beijing National Defense Education Base and a key municipal heritage site.

Location

Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Cemetery, Shidu Village, Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs' Cemetery, Shidu Village, Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing

Zhou Jialie (1913–1941)

(Secretary of the Yu County Government, Head of the Education Department, President of the Yu County Senate) Born in 1913 in Niudarenzhuang Village, Yu County, he bid farewell to his family in early 1938 and entered the Yu County anti-Japanese base in the southern mountains. He served successively as secretary of the Yu County Government and head of the Education Department. In 1940, he was elected president of the County Senate. Under extremely difficult conditions, he carried out his work and persisted in the fight against the enemy. Due to years of overwork, he fell ill and passed away on May 25, 1940, at the young age of 28. … Zhou Jialie – More Details ++

Tong Xuye (1908–1940)

(County Magistrate of Fanglaizhuo County, County Magistrate of Xuanzhuohuai County) Born in 1909 in Jinxi, Liaoning Province, he was inspired by revolutionary ideals from a young age. He participated in the December 9th Movement, joined the Beijing Anti-Enemy Support Association after the outbreak of the War of Resistance, and enlisted in the Beijing Western Hills Guerrilla Detachment, secretly joining the Chinese Communist Party. He once served as political instructor of the Fifth Detachment, later becoming magistrate of Fanglaizhuo County and Xuanzhuohuai County. In 1940, during the Japanese large-scale mopping-up operation in Pingxi, he was surrounded by the enemy and secretly killed, sacrificing his life at the age of 32. … Tong Xuye – More Details ++

Hou Picheng (1917–1947)

(Head of the Education Department of Huailai County, Secretary and District Chief of a certain district in Huailai County) Born in 1917 in Liguan Ying Village, Huailai County, he joined the Chinese Communist Party in May 1939. He served successively as village party branch secretary, district secretary, district chief, and head of the Huailai County Education Department. In February 1947, while conducting political work and propaganda in Nanyuling Village, Zhuolu County, he was unfortunately captured by the enemy due to a traitor’s betrayal. Despite brutal torture, he remained steadfast and was killed in Fan Shan in 1947 at the age of 30. … Hou Picheng – More Details ++

Zhao Ran, courtesy name Xueyong, was born on November 26, 1918, into a poor farming family in Leguo Village, Hebei Township, Fangshan County, Beijing. He was the eldest of four brothers. His grandfather, Zhao Xin, was beaten to death by a landlord for being unable to repay a debt of 800 yuan. His father, Zhao Runtian, barely supported the family by keeping accounts at a coal mine, reclaiming wasteland, and borrowing money. At the age of 8, his parents scraped together enough money to send Zhao Ran to primary school in the village. In 1931, he attended the County Yu Yu High School. In 1933, he was admitted to the Fangshan County Simple Teachers' School. During his time at the simple teachers' school, he worked hard… Zhao Ran – More Details ++

Liang Bo (1907–1947)

(Secretary of the Jirecha District Party Committee, County Party Secretary of Wanping, Director of the Pingxi Intelligence Station)

Born in 1909 in Tianjin, a member of the Chinese Communist Party. In 1939, he was transferred to Pingxi, where he served as secretary of the Jirecha District Party Committee and county party secretary of Wanping. In 1942, he was sent to Miaofeng Mountain to take over as director of the intelligence station, where he successfully completed numerous intelligence missions, contributing significantly to the victory of the Pingxi Anti-Japanese Base. He was arrested in 1947 and died a martyr at the age of 38. … Liang Bo – More Details ++

Chen Qun, originally named Chen Dean, was born in 1910 in Chenjiawan Village, Lu’an County, Anhui Province. Chen Qun came from a poor family and lost his mother at an early age, relying on his father in poverty. The two worked as tenant farmers and cowherds for landlords. The injustices of society and the unfairness of the world forged Chen Qun’s tenacious fighting spirit. In the winter of 1929, he joined the peasant movement led by the Lu’an County Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and later became a member of the Party. In 1930, he joined the Fourth Front Army of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army, serving as a company commander in the 30th Army. At the end of 1932, he retreated with the Fourth Front Army from the Eyuwan Soviet Area and marched westward… Chen Qun – More Details ++

Zhang Jiming (1913–1941)

(Political Instructor of the Yu County Self-Defense Corps, Political Commissar of the Guerrilla Brigade) Born in 1913 in Daicheng City, Yu County, he joined the Chinese Communist Party at Xiheliang Normal School. After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, he joined the anti-Japanese struggle, serving as political instructor of the Yu County Self-Defense Corps and political commissar of the guerrilla brigade. In the autumn of 1940, while establishing the northwest mountain base in Zhuozhou, he was ambushed, captured, and killed for refusing to yield, dying at the age of 27. … Zhang Jiming – More Details ++

Bai Yihua (1911–1941), Commander of the 10th Regiment of the 8th Route Army’s Jirecha Advance Column

Courtesy name Yehè, nickname “Little White Dragon.” Male, Manchu, born on June 11, 1911, in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1930. In 1928, Bai Yihua was admitted to the Shenyang Northeast Army Instructional Corps and later advanced to the Infantry Department of the Northeast Army Officer Academy. In the autumn of 1931, assigned by the Party, he went to Liaoyang under the guise of teaching to promote resistance against Japan and secretly built up strength. The following year, he organized an anti-Japanese volunteer army, leading his troops through battles across western Liaoning, northern Rehe, and western Liaoning, achieving consecutive victories and earning the nickname… Bai Yihua – More Details ++

Yang Jinghe (1914–1940)

(Member of the Xuanzhuohuai County Committee, Secretary of the Peasant Association, Director of the Sixth District Anti-Japanese League in Zhuolu County)

Born in 1914 in Zhaojiapeng Village, Zhuolu County, he joined the anti-Japanese activities after the outbreak of the war. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1938, taught at the local elementary school to promote resistance, and was later transferred to the county committee as a committee member and secretary of the Peasant Association. On October 25, 1940, he was captured by Japanese puppet troops while on a mission, tortured in various ways, and killed by the enemy in April 1941 at the age of 26. … Yang Jinghe – More Details ++

Du Bohua (1904–1941)

(County Magistrate of Fangliang United County, Commissioner of the Pingxi Special District, Vice Minister of Health) Born in 1904, originally from Hebei Province, he joined the revolution in 1933, became a member of the Chinese Communist Party in 1935, and served as county magistrate of Fangliang United County, commissioner of the Pingxi Special District, and vice minister of health. His revolutionary career spanned the northeast, north China, and northwest China, especially in Pingxi, where he fought across mountains and rivers, leaving behind immortal achievements. Unfortunately, in June 1940, he died in the line of duty due to a medical accident at the age of 36. … Du Bohua – More Details ++

Shidu Village: Shidu Village is located in the center of the Shidu Scenic Area in Fangshan District, Beijing, nestled at the foot of Longshan Mountain, and serves as the seat of the Shidu Town government. … Shidu Village – More Details ++