Tomb of Zhang ChaoFa

Tomb of Zhang ChaoFa

The Tomb of Zhang ChaoFa is a cultural relic protection unit of Fujian Province.

Tomb of Zhang ChaoFa

Era: Qing Dynasty

Location: Guayuan Village, Qinyu Town, Fuding City

Description: The tomb was built in the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1843), featuring a “wind”-shaped layout, constructed with lime-soil concrete. It faces southwest and is situated to the northeast, covering an area of approximately 150 square meters. The tomb chamber has two sealed entrances, housing the coffins of Zhang ChaoFa and his wife, Madam Chen. In front of the tomb there is a stone memorial archway-style shrine, a pair of stone lions, and a pair of ornamental pillars, all well-preserved.

Zhang ChaoFa (？–1840), styled Junting, was a native of Hui’an, Fujian. In his youth, he moved with his father to Fuding County. In the 18th year of the Daoguang reign (1838), he was appointed as Vice Commander of the Taiwan Naval Forces. In the 19th year of Daoguang (1839), he became Commander-in-Chief of Dinghai. The following June, when British forces invaded Dinghai Harbor, he led troops in a naval battle, was wounded in the leg by cannon fire, and passed away in Yuyao one month later.

Protected Area: South to the highway, east 20 meters beyond the tomb, north to the mountaintop, west 20 meters beyond the tomb.

In 2009, the Tomb of Zhang ChaoFa was designated as part of the seventh batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units by the People’s Government of Fujian Province.

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units in Fujian Province