Pingxiang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Pingxiang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Pingxiang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural tourism attraction and a classic site for red tourism.

Pingxiang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a key cultural relic protection unit in Jiangxi Province and an important site for red tourism in Pingxiang. It is located on the western hillside of the "Anyuan Railway and Mine Workers' Movement Memorial Hall" in Anyuan Town, Anyuan District, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province, about 5 kilometers from the urban area of Pingxiang. The cemetery covers an area of over 20 acres, with a main gate that is 20 meters wide and a memorial monument that is 6.8 meters high. The monument is a granite three-gate archway in the traditional Chinese archway style. The four pillars are inscribed with calligraphy by Mao Zedong: “Carry forward the revolutionary tradition and strive for greater glory” and “With sacrifices comes great determination; we shall transform the old world into a new one.” The upper crossbeams of the inner pillars are engraved with the words “Martyrs’ Cemetery,” and the end crossbeams feature the emblem of the Anyuan Railway and Mine Workers’ Club. The surrounding walls are adorned with perforated patterns of peach blossoms, lotus flowers, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms. Upon entering, there is a stepped mourning area that can accommodate more than 500 people. The martyrs’ memorial monument is 13 meters high, with a rectangular base and body. The front of the base features three stone-carved wreaths, while the back bears an inscription. The words “Pingxiang Revolutionary Martyrs’ Monument” are rendered in calligraphy. The top of the monument consists of four groups of white cement group sculptures. The burial chamber is circular and houses the remains of some of the martyrs.

Jiangxi Pingxiang City

Anyuan Town: Anyuan Town is located in the eastern suburbs of Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province, about 5 kilometers from the urban area of Pingxiang. It covers a total area of 25.5 square kilometers, including 218 hectares of arable land. The town administers 6 administrative villages and 12 neighborhood committees, and hosts 11 resident units, 16 enterprises and institutions, 1 middle school, and 6 primary schools. The total population is 36,000, including 12,400 agricultural residents. Anyuan currently has over 20 cultural relic protection units at the national, provincial, and municipal levels, making it an important base for patriotic education in China. In 1998, it was designated as a national comprehensive economic development demonstration town for small towns. In recent years, Anyuan... More details about Anyuan Town++