Tomb of Gong Yiqing

Tomb of Gong Yiqing

The Tomb of Gong Yiqing is a cultural relics protection unit of Jinhua City.

The Tomb of Gong Yiqing is located on Zilong Mountain, about two li north of Dongkeng Village, Jiangdong Subdistrict, Yiwu City. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, it is classified as an ancient tomb.

It was designated as a municipal-level cultural heritage site in June 2006, and as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit in August 2011, with the announcement number Yizheng Fa [2011] No. 64 dated August 27, 2011.

Gong Yiqing (1538–1594), courtesy name Zhonghe, style name Richi, was a native of Songmenli, Yiwu County (now Dashuifan Village, Chengxi, Yiwu City) during the Ming Dynasty. Known for his integrity and fearlessness in the face of power, he served as the Vice Commissioner of the Yunnan Circuit Intendant of Justice and was in charge of the Right River region of Guangxi. As an upright and impartial official, he maintained strong authority at the frontier. At the time, envoys from the two regional offices of Guangxi reported: “The Right River region is often troubled—there must be a Gong Yiqing here every day.”

A Farmer’s Son Who Loved to Study

Gong Yiqing was born on February 18, 1538, in Dashuifan Village, west of Yiwu City, during the 17th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty. His father, Gong Guo, was a hardworking farmer. Although he spent all year tilling the fields... More details about Gong Yiqing ++

Jiangdong Subdistrict: Established on March 20, 2001, Jiangdong Subdistrict is located along the scenic Yiwu East River. It governs 69 villages (residential areas), including 6 communities and 2 neighborhood committees, covering a total area of 91.6 square kilometers with a population of 200,000. Postal code: 322000. The subdistrict office is located at No. 369, Jiangdong Middle Road.

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Administrative Divisions

Jiangdong Subdistrict administers 7 communities and 52 village committees: Shangyuan, Linjiang, Jiangnan, Wu’ai, Jimingshan, Dongzhou, Nanyuan, Chitang, Zongtang, Shankou, Duantou, Jinxing, Qingyan Liu... More details about Jiangdong Subdistrict ++