Binhai Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Binhai Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Binhai Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural tourism attraction and a classic red tourism destination.

Binhai Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery (originally named Linshu Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery) is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain within Linshu County, ten Chinese miles south of the county town. It was first built in 1968 and has since undergone multiple renovations and expansions, now covering an area of over 13,200 square meters. Here, lush pines stand emerald green, peculiar rocks dot the landscape, valleys run deep and serene, and birds chirp melodiously, offering a remarkably elegant scenery.

Following the mountain’s slope, as you look up, the first thing that catches your eye is an ornate traditional-style archway gate with carved beams and painted rafters, featuring upturned brackets. Two majestic blue stone lions stand proudly on stone drums before the gate. The eight golden characters on the plaque above the gate — “Binhai Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery” — are written in bold strokes by Gu Mu, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, exuding a vigorous and powerful aura. Nestled among the pine and cypress trees, the writing appears even more resplendent and solemn.

Stepping through the gate, you’ll see the cemetery’s memorial tower, the Martyrs’ Deeds Exhibition Hall, the Binhai District Revolutionary History Exhibition Hall, large-scale sculptures, and quotation steles arranged sequentially along a central north-south axis, presenting an atmosphere that is solemn, majestic, and profound.

Walking along the cement path, right in the middle of the green lawn lies a large stone sculpture titled “Shared Hatred Against the Enemy,” depicting a group of Eighth Route Army soldiers in military uniform. The sculpture comprises three men and one woman. They wave battle flags high, grip steel rifles, hold landmines, and glare resolutely ahead — their expressions spirited and lifelike. On both sides of the sculpture are six vermilion-pillared, golden-roofed stele corridors with upturned eaves. Inside the corridors, over 30 black marble steles are inscribed with inscriptions by - , Gu Mu, Zhang Zhen, - , Xiao Hua, Chen Shiju, Tan Qilong, and others. Marshal Xu’s inscription reads: “Honor the martyrs and educate future generations.” Gu Mu wrote: “Blood was shed in Binhai for national liberation; their heroic names live on in history, enduring alongside Cangshan Mountain and Shu River.” Vice Chairman Zhang Zhen of the - inscribed: “One after another, we carry the revolution through to the end.” Vice Chairman and State Councilor -, Minister of - , - inscribed: “Revolutionary martyrs, immortal forever.” Their calligraphy, whether in cursive or clerical script, features powerful strokes and extraordinary flair, making these inscriptions invaluable materials for patriotic and revolutionary tradition education.

Ascending the steps, the classical-style building before you is the “Binhai District Revolutionary Struggle History Exhibition Hall.” Inside, the eight bold characters handwritten by Marshal Chen Yi — “Eight Years in Binhai, the Light of Resistance” — are displayed prominently above the main entrance, dynamic and majestic. The walls inside showcase a wealth of precious, detailed photographs.

, charts, artifacts, and explanatory texts. Binhai District is located along the southeastern coast of Shandong, stretching from the Jiaoji Railway in the north to the Longhai Railway in the south, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east and spanning the Yi River to the west. During the arduous years of the Anti-Japanese War and the Liberation War, it was one of Shandong’s renowned revolutionary base areas. For six consecutive years, the provincial Party, government, and military leadership operated here, guiding the revolutionary struggle across the province. Veteran proletarian revolutionaries such as - , Chen Yi, Luo Ronghuan, Zhu Rui, Tan Zhenlin, and Su Yu all worked and fought here. Under the Party’s leadership, the heroic people of Binhai, united in purpose and undeterred by sacrifice, composed moving and heroic chapters with their lives and blood. The exhibition is divided into three main sections. The first section, “Glorious Binhai,” authentically documents the revolutionary practices and illustrious footprints of veteran proletarian revolutionaries such as Wang Jinmei, - , Luo Ronghuan, Zhu Rui, and Li Yu, as well as international friends like Hans Shippe and Robert Rösler in the Binhai region. The second section, “Fighting Binhai,” vividly depicts the Party’s revolutionary activities, the establishment of the base area, and key historical events during the eight-year Anti-Japanese War and three-year Liberation War in Binhai: the advance of the 115th Division into Shandong, the “liberation of Tancheng and Mashan,” the “Qingkou Campaign,” the “anti-bandit operations,” the “September 22nd anti-spy campaign,” the “Hailing Anti-Encroachment Campaign,” the “Jiawushan Campaign,” the “Ganyu Campaign,” the “Jucheng Campaign,” the “Linyi Campaign,” and the battle that eliminated Hao Pengju. The third section, “Binhai Central Area – Linshu,” focuses on the historical facts of the work and battles carried out in Linshu by the Shandong Sub-bureau of the - , the headquarters of the 115th Division, the Shandong Provincial War Work Committee, and - , a member of the Politburo of the - Central Committee and Political Commissar of the New Fourth Army.

Exiting the Binhai District Revolutionary History Exhibition Hall, you’ll find the Revolutionary Martyrs' Deeds Exhibition Hall right behind. On the walls inside are engraved the names of nearly 2,000 revolutionary martyrs. Portraits and biographies of famous martyrs such as Xiao Tiangui, Zhang Jianhua, and Zhang Zuohong are displayed, bringing tears to the eyes and stirring deep emotions.

Exiting the Revolutionary Martyrs' Deeds Exhibition Hall and walking about 50 meters east, you’ll find a hexagonal cement tomb. This is the grave of Bai Tao, the first county magistrate and party secretary of Linshu, former vice minister of the Ministry of Railways, and head of the Shanghai Railway Bureau. Bai Tao (Liu Bai Tao) (1914–1985) was from Fengtai County, Anhui Province. In 1938, he was sent by the Party to Binhai. Despite extremely harsh conditions, he mobilized, organized, and armed the masses, established an anti-Japanese democratic government, and persisted in struggle against the enemy in the border region, making significant contributions to the establishment and development of the Binhai and Linshu anti-Japanese base areas.

Climbing over 200 stone steps from Bai Tao’s tomb, you’ll reach the highest point of the cemetery. Atop the mountain stands a 20-meter-high Martyrs’ Memorial Tower, pointing proudly toward the sky under the blue sky and white clouds. The front of the tower is inscribed with seven bold characters in Mao Zedong’s calligraphy style — “Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Tower” — flowing and majestic. Pine and cypress trees twist like dragons and serpents in front of the tower, while unnamed wildflowers bloom vibrantly. Every year during Qingming Festival, nearly ten thousand people come here to pay their respects, mourn the martyrs, and honor the revolutionary heroes.

White clouds sing the praises of the great wind through the ages. Binhai Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is not only blessed with beautiful scenery and a pleasant environment but also serves as a historical monument that records the great achievements of the martyrs. It will forever stand tall in the hearts of the people.

Linshu Subdistrict: Linshu Town, the county seat of Linshu County — known as the “Hometown of Diamonds” — covers an area of 121 square kilometers with a population of 100,000, possessing advantages unmatched by other regions.

Linshu Town enjoys a superior geographical location: it borders the three major ports of Lianyungang, Rizhao, and Lanshan to the east, lies between the two major railway arteries of the Longhai and Yanshi lines to the north and south, and has access to the two airports of Baitabu and Linyi to the east and west. National Highway 327 and Provincial Road 029 intersect within the town, and the - highway is just 35 kilometers away, providing highly convenient land, sea, and air transportation.

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