Xingwan Martyrs' Cemetery

Xingwan Martyrs' Cemetery

Xingwan Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural heritage site protected by Yueqing City and a classic red tourism destination.

The Xingwan Martyrs' Cemetery in Nanyue Town, Yueqing City, is the burial site of three revolutionary martyrs from Xingwan: Qiu Yueshou, Wu Zaiyan, and Wu Zufa. Qiu Yueshou joined the Chinese Communist Party during the War of Resistance against Japan. In August 1945, he was appointed village party branch secretary, but was killed by diehard Kuomintang forces in October 1946. He faced death bravely, suffering 24 stab wounds before dying a martyr’s death. Wu Zaiyan joined the Chinese Communist Party during the Liberation War. In the summer of 1947, he became the branch secretary of Yanzhai Village in Wuquan Township. He was captured during the Kuomintang’s “pacification” campaign, tortured with heated copper rods, and remained steadfast until his death in October 1948. Wu Zufa died in 1951 while suppressing the remaining Kuomintang forces on Dongtou Island.

Xingwan Martyrs' Cemetery is located beside Daling Ridge at Changshantou in Xingwan Village, Nanyue Town, Yueqing City. The cemetery was completed in November 1975, covering an area of approximately 55 square meters. The cemetery faces southeast and is built northwest; its stone steps are flanked by unique bluestone railings. A memorial stele over 5 meters tall stands in the graveyard, inscribed with the words “Though dead, those who die for the people live on in glory.” The top of the stele features a red star, while the base houses the tombs of the three martyrs. To the lower left of the cemetery stands a pavilion named “Shuhui Pavilion,” which was funded by local villagers and built in 1996. Shuhui Pavilion overlooks Huayuan Cave and Peach Blossom Island, offering beautiful scenery.

Xingwan Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural heritage site protected by Yueqing City.

Source: Party History Research Office of the CPC Wenzhou Municipal Committee