Tomb of Chen Yu

Tomb of Chen Yu

The Tomb of Chen Yu is a cultural heritage site protected at the county level in Yongjia County.

The Tomb of Chen Yu is located by the Dongqiao Bridge at Yanxia Temple in Li'ao Village, Yantou Town. Dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, it is categorized as an ancient tomb.

In 1983, the Tomb of Chen Yu was listed as a county-level cultural heritage site under Yongjia County.

Yantou Town: Situated in the northern part of Yongjia County and along the middle and upper reaches of the Nanxi River, Yantou Town covers a total land area of 56.10 km². It is a semi-mountainous township characterized mainly by mountainous terrain with river valley basins, and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the northern mountainous region of Yongjia County. The town boasts “four major highlights”: First, it is a populous town, with a total population of 46,000, ranking fourth in the county. Covering an area of 65 km², it governs 36 administrative villages and one neighborhood committee. Second, it is a town rich in culture, home to 10 ancient villages dating back to the late Tang Dynasty, including Furong Village known for its layout of “Seven Stars and Eight Battlegrounds,” Cangpo Village famed for its “Four Treasures of the Study,” and Jin… More details about Yantou Town ++