Sihong Martyrs' Cemetery

Sihong Martyrs' Cemetery

Sihong Martyrs' Cemetery is a national AA-level tourist attraction, a cultural tourism site, a classic red tourism destination, and a patriotic education base.

Constructed in 1954, Sihong Martyrs' Cemetery is a national AA-level tourist attraction, a patriotic education base of Jiangsu Province, a moral education base for schools in Jiangsu Province, and a county-level key cultural relics protection unit. The cemetery includes a memorial tower, whose front is inscribed with the eight large characters “Eternal Glory to the Revolutionary Martyrs” written by Comrade Deng Zihui. On both sides of the tower are memorial corridors that house inscriptions personally written by Comrade Chen Yi. The cemetery also houses a Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall, which boasts a rich collection, exhibiting a total of 344 historical photos, 18 sculptures, and over 100 precious cultural relics.

Martyrs' Tomb Area

In January 1957, the county Party committee and government relocated more than 150 martyrs originally buried across Sihong County into the cemetery. The graves are arranged in rows from east to west and columns from north to south. To commemorate the martyrs, inspire future generations, and enhance the cemetery's role as a patriotic education base, the tomb area was renovated in 2008. After renovation, the area covers 8,400 square meters and is divided into three sections: the Liberation War period section, with 29 named martyr tombs and 47 unnamed ones; the Anti-Japanese War period section, with 17 named martyr tombs and 60 unnamed ones; and the post-establishment of the People’s Republic period section, with 22 martyr tombs. The establishment of the martyrs' tomb area not only fully promotes the spirit of the martyrs, carries forward revolutionary traditions, and uplifts national morale but also plays an extremely important role in educating future generations and advancing local spiritual civilization.

Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall (North Hall)

The Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall is divided into the South and North Halls, with exhibits arranged chronologically. The halls display a large number of precious photos, artifacts, oil paintings, sculptures, and more.

The North Hall highlights the history of the revolutionary struggle of the people of Sihong from the Agrarian Revolutionary Period to the Anti-Japanese War Period. It features key figures such as Comrade Jiang Shangqing, founder of the anti-Japanese democratic revolutionary base in Northeastern Anhui and secretary of the Special Branch of the CPC in Northeastern Anhui, and martyr Yu Zunxia, an anti-Japanese heroine akin to Liu Hulan. It also spotlights major historical events including the Shiliang River campaign led by Cao Huadong, Jiang Shangqing’s establishment of the anti-Japanese democratic revolutionary base in Northeastern Anhui, the “Luogang Talks” that formed the anti-Japanese national united front in Northeastern Anhui, the Jiangqiao Battle commanded by Liu Shaoqi, and the Hongze Lake bandit suppression led by Zhang Aiping. The hall also houses precious manuscripts of the martyrs, inscriptions by national leaders such as [redacted] and Buhe, as well as calligraphy and paintings by renowned artists.

Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall (South Hall)

The South Hall primarily introduces the life and deeds of General Peng Xuefeng, following his revolutionary journey. It details how General Peng established the Henan revolutionary base, advanced into eastern Henan, led the New Fourth Army’s 4th Division and the people of Sihong in anti-sweeping and anti-encroachment struggles, marched westward to reclaim lost territory, and eventually made the ultimate sacrifice. It also showcases the glorious history of the people of Sihong fighting for peace and democracy during the Liberation War period. The South Hall also briefly introduces, through sculptures, the revolutionary struggles of veteran revolutionaries such as Chen Yi, Zhang Yunyi, Peng Xuefeng, Zhang Aiping, Deng Zihui, and Liu RuiLong in Sihong.

Peng Xuefeng (1907–1944), originally named Peng Xiudao, childhood name Xinglong, also used the aliases Wangmin and Peng Xuefeng, was from Zhenping, Henan. He was a senior commander and military strategist of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army and the New Fourth Army.

Peng Xuefeng began studying and practicing calligraphy with his grandfather at the age of four. As he grew older, he attended the village private school, the county granary school, and the Chayuan Higher Primary School, graduating from primary school in 1921. At the age of 14, he traveled alone to Tianjin to join his uncle who was teaching there, and was admitted to Tianjin Nankai Middle School. In 1923, he entered the Officers’ Children’s School of the 16th Mixed Brigade of the Army, where he pursued revolutionary truths and embraced Marxism... More detailed information about Peng Xuefeng ++

Qingyang Subdistrict: Qingyang Town is the seat of Sihong County People’s Government, located on the western shore of Hongze Lake and along the ancient Bian River, 30 kilometers south of the Huai River. Both the ancient Bian River and the Su River flow through the town. It borders Jinshuo Town to the north, Shiji Township to the south, Sunyuan Town to the east, and Chemen Township to the west, and also connects with Sixian County of Anhui. The town administers 56 neighborhood committees, one state-owned farm, one park management committee, two community management committees, and has a total population of 205,000. The town covers an area of 262 square kilometers.

Qingyang Town is a millennium-old town. According to the "Sihong-Honghe Combined Annals,": "'Qingyang' is the name of an ancient state, the Qingyang of Huangdi’s grandson Shaohao..." More detailed information about Qingyang Subdistrict ++