Wang Jie Martyrs' Cemetery Scenic Area

Wang Jie Martyrs' Cemetery Scenic Area

Wang Jie Martyrs' Cemetery Scenic Area is a cultural tourism attraction and a classic red tourism destination.

The tomb of Martyr Wang Jie is located in Zhanglou Township, Yunhe Town, covering an area of 22 mu. Construction of the cemetery began in November 1965. The tomb was built in 1967, and the memorial hall was completed in 1976. The memorial pavilion was erected at the site where Wang Jie sacrificed his life. It features double-eaved, six-angled glazed tile roofing with upturned eaves, surrounded by lush green pines. To the south of the pavilion is the memorial room, which displays the personal effects of Comrade Wang Jie and various commemorative items. Further south lies the martyr’s tomb, a cement-domed circular structure. On the front and side walls of the tomb are inscriptions by Mao Zedong, -, -, - as well as poems written by the martyr. The martyrs’ tomb is a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit.

In 1961, Wang Jie proudly enlisted in the military. In June 1965, the 23-year-old Wang Jie was assigned by his unit to Zhanglou in Pizhou County to train militia members in landmine laying. On July 14 of that year, while Wang Jie was intently demonstrating mine-laying techniques to twelve militia members of the Zhanglou Landmine Squad, a mine suddenly emitted smoke. In a moment of mortal danger, Wang Jie pushed the onlookers aside and threw himself onto the mine. Twelve lives were saved, but a Lei Feng-like soldier gave his life on this hallowed ground. After Wang Jie’s sacrifice, his heroic act of selflessness quickly spread. Leaders of the Party and the country, including Mao Zedong, -, -, and -, personally penned inscriptions in his honor. A wave of learning from Wang Jie gradually swept through Pizhou County, his unit, the Jinan Military Region, and the entire nation. Together with Lei Feng, he became a role model for people during the 1960s.