Tomb of Madam Wan

Tomb of Madam Wan

The Tomb of Madam Wan is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhui Province.

The Tomb of Madam Wan is located in Shijie Town, Guangde County, Anhui Province.

Constructed in the ninth year of the Wanli reign (1581), it faces south and covers an area of 61.6 square meters. This typical three-tiered burial site consists of a worship platform, sacrificial altar, and tomb mound. The Tomb of Madam Wan was built in the ninth year of the Wanli reign (1581). It faces south, covers 61.6 square meters, and features a three-tiered layout including a worship platform, sacrificial altar, and tomb mound. In front of the worship platform stands a stone memorial archway inscribed with “Madam Wan’s Noble Resting Place,” and there is a memorial stele in front of the tomb mound.

Protected area: 50 meters to the east and west, 56 meters to the south, and 30 meters to the north beyond the tomb structure itself.

Construction control zone: 20 meters to the east, west, and north outside the protected area, extending south to the inner edge of the rural road.

Shijie Town: Shijie Town is situated at the junction of Xuancheng, Langxi, and Guangde, 20 kilometers from the county seat of Guangde. It lies within 200 kilometers of major cities such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou, and is adjacent to the Yangtze River Delta region. Following administrative adjustments, the newly formed expanded Shijie Town comprises five former towns, covering a total area of 342 square kilometers with a population of 75,000. It has 18 Party general branches and 83 Party branches, with 2,821 Party members.

Shijie Town is surrounded by peaks, forming a natural barrier, and boasts unique geographical features that include mountains, hills, and plains. The area enjoys a mild climate, beautiful landscapes, and abundant resources. It is rich in bamboo, timber, and agricultural produce… More information on Shijie Town ++