Tomb of Lan Li

Tomb of Lan Li

The Tomb of Lan Li is a cultural relic protection unit of Fujian Province.

Tomb of Lan Li

Year: Qing Dynasty

Location: Houxi Village, Huxi She Ethnic Township, Zhangpu County

Introduction: Built in the fifth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1727). The tomb faces northeast, covering an area of 1,300 square meters. It has a “wind”-shaped layout, three-tiered terrace, and is built with rammed earth mixed with lime, featuring a bluestone tombstone. The stone around the tablet is engraved with continuous “卍” patterns, and a bluestone offering table is placed in front of the tomb. The sides in front feature six-tiered rammed-earth tomb walls that extend outward in sequence. A boundary water channel is built with rammed earth.

Lan Li (1649–1720), styled Yifu, also known as Wenshan, was a native of Zhangpu, Fujian. During the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, he joined Shi Lang’s army in the expedition to Taiwan. For his meritorious service in the campaign, he was promoted to Left Regional Commander and later rose to the rank of Provincial Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces of Fujian, a first-rank official position.

Protected area: Centered on the tombstone, extending 40 meters to the north, and 30 meters to the east, west, and south.

In 2009, the Tomb of Lan Li was designated as part of the seventh batch of provincial-level cultural relic protection units by the People's Government of Fujian Province.

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Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Fujian Province