Shangrao Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument

Shangrao Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument

The Shangrao Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangxi Province.

The Shangrao Prefecture Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument, standing on Golden Mountain on the southern bank of the Xin River in Shangrao City, was erected in 1952 to commemorate the heroic sons and daughters of northeastern Jiangxi who gave their lives during the Second Revolutionary Civil War, the War of Resistance Against Japan, and the War of Liberation.

The monument is approximately 25 meters tall, with a steel-reinforced concrete base. The front of the main body is inscribed with 11 golden characters reading "Shangrao Prefecture Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument," while the base features inscriptions of calligraphy by national leaders including Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, and Zhu De.

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Jiangxi Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units