Ancient Tomb Cluster on Crab Claw-shaped Mountain

Ancient Tomb Cluster on Crab Claw-shaped Mountain

The ancient tomb cluster on Crab Claw-shaped Mountain is a cultural tourism attraction.

The ancient tomb cluster on Crab Claw-shaped Mountain is located on the southern slope of Xiashan Mountain in Qiaoting Village, Chian Town, about 25 kilometers south of Yiwu city proper.

The area is lush with dense tree cover and shaded pathways, offering a tranquil environment. Among them, two ancient pine trees standing opposite each other have stood for hundreds of years. With new growth sprouting from old trunks, their vigorous and upright forms resemble a pair of crab eyes when viewed from afar, exuding unique charm.

The ancient tomb cluster on Crab Claw-shaped Mountain is a burial site of the Feng clan from Chian during the Ming Dynasty. It consists of 17 ancient tombs, 14 of which face east and are arranged in a straight line, neat and orderly, demonstrating a grand scale. Tombstones and stone offering tables are placed in front of the tombs. The other three tombs are located on Huafentou at the southern side of Crab Claw-shaped Mountain, forming a joint burial site for a father and his two sons.

Related knowledge: This group of ancient tombs was discovered in recent years. Through extensive research and verification, they are found to be well-preserved, many bearing family surnames and reign marks such as “Tomb of the Late Mr. Feng Boda of the Ming Dynasty, Erected in the First Winter Month of the Ren Shen Year (1512) in the Zhengde Era” and “Tomb of the Late Twenty-third Master Feng Taishi of the Ming Dynasty, Erected on an Auspicious Day in the Third Spring Month of the Ren Zi Year (1612) in the Wanli Era.” These provide valuable historical evidence for studying the history of the Feng clan in Chian during the Ming Dynasty. In 1995, it was designated as a municipal-level key cultural relics protection unit. In 1997, it was further listed as a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.