Tomb of Chen Ying-shi

Tomb of Chen Ying-shi

The Tomb of Chen Ying-shi is a national key cultural relic protection unit.

The Tomb of Chen Ying-shi is located at the eastern foot of Xian Mountain in the southern suburbs of Huzhou City, approximately 2 kilometers from the city center, and is a key cultural relic protection unit of Zhejiang Province.

The Tomb of Chen Ying-shi was originally built in 1918, expanded in 1934, and renovated in 1998. The renovated tomb consists of a stone memorial archway, a tomb path, and the burial chamber, covering an area of about 3,000 square meters. The tomb path is 201 meters long and 12 meters wide; the central section of the path is 100 meters long and 2.8 meters wide.

The stone memorial archway is 6.25 meters high and 7.20 meters wide, constructed of granite in a four-pillar, three-bay, sky-piercing style, with a pair of stone lions flanking either side. The central plaque of the archway bears the four Chinese characters "成仁取义" (Sacrifice for righteousness), handwritten by Sun Yat-sen; the left side is inscribed with "浩气长存" (Noble spirit lasts forever) by Lin Sen, and the right side with "精神不死" (Spirit never dies) by Chiang Kai-shek. The couplets on the two side pillars were respectively written by Yu Youren and Cai Yuanpei.

Walking along the hundred-meter-long tomb path and ascending the steps leads to the first-level sacrificial platform. Flanked by another pair of stone lions, the platform enhances the solemn and respectful atmosphere of the mausoleum. At the center of the platform stands a huge granite stele engraved with "Sun Dazongtong’s Eulogy," written in four-character verses totaling 53 lines and 212 characters. It expresses Sun Yat-sen’s high regard and deep respect for the martyr.

Ascending the stone steps on either side of the first-level platform leads to the Tomb of Chen Ying-shi. The tomb is round on top and square at the base. The front of the burial chamber is inscribed with the four large characters "气壮山河" (Majestic as mountains and rivers), written by Wang Shan-tao, son of the renowned Huzhou artist Wang Yi-ting. The dome of the burial chamber is adorned with an overlaid emblem of the Chinese party.

The tombstone in front is inscribed with Sun Yat-sen’s handwriting: "Tomb of Mr. Chen Ying-shi." Along the stone walls on both sides of the tomb, ascending leads to a semicircular platform offering a panoramic view where lake and mountain scenery stretch as far as the eye can see.

Daochang Township: Located at the southern gateway of Huzhou’s urban center, Daochang Township is a “feng shui treasure” in the southern suburbs, dotted with rivers, lakes, creeks, and lush greenery. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed a reputation as a “land of verdant mountains and clear waters, a land of fish, rice, and silk, and a place rich in cultural relics.” The township blends a profound cultural heritage with crisscrossing fields. Covering an area of 75.56 square kilometers, it governs 12 administrative villages, 180 villager groups, 6,030 households, and a total population of 20,971 people. It has 18,000 mu of arable land and 52,000 mu of mountainous land. Transportation is highly convenient both by land and water, with the Chang-Hu-Shen Waterway and the diverted Dongtiaoxi River running through the area... More details about Daochang Township++

Further reading:

· Sixth batch of national key cultural relic protection units