Tomb of Meng Chang

Tomb of Meng Chang

The Tomb of Meng Chang is a cultural relic protection unit of Henan Province.

The Tomb of Meng Chang is the burial site of Meng Chang, the last emperor of the Later Shu during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The tomb is located in Damenchang Village, Wanlong Township, Xiangfu District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province. The tomb is shaped like a large circular earthen mound and is close to Zhuxian Town, making it one of the famous "Eight Scenic Spots of Zhuxian."

Today, Damenchang Village still houses an ancient stele, erected in the seventh year of the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, which corresponds to the year 1857. It was inscribed by the magistrate of Tongxu County. The inscription roughly states: This place is near Kaifeng and is the burial site of Meng Chang, the surrendered ruler of Shu from the Zhao-Song era. The Song people built Xingguo Temple right next to Meng Chang’s tomb to suppress his imperial aura. Xingguo Temple was constructed to the east of Meng Chang’s tomb and was renovated during the Ming Dynasty but no longer exists. According to locals, in recent years, villagers digging for soil near the tomb site unearthed a large number of blue bricks, as well as exquisite relics such as vases and porcelain jars.

Address: Damenchang Village, Wanlong Township, Kaifeng County

Meng Chang (919–July 12, 965), also known as Meng Renzan or Meng Baoyuan, and nicknamed Lord Mengfu, was the last emperor of the Later Shu during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. In the early years of his reign, he governed diligently, strengthening the nation and enriching the people, expanding the northern territory to Chang’an, and allowing the people to rest. He published the “Eleven Classics” of Confucianism, which excluded the “Classic of Filial Piety” and “Erya” added by Emperor Wenzong of Tang from the previous “Nine Classics,” retained the “Analects,” and included the “Mencius,” helping to establish the “Mencius” as part of the “Four Books.” After surrendering to the Northern Song, he was taken to the Song capital Bianliang, enfeoffed as Duke of Qin, and soon after... More details about Meng Chang++

Wanlong Township: Located 20 kilometers southwest of Kaifeng County, Wanlong Township borders Fancun Township to the north, Banpodian Township to the east, Zhuxian Town to the west, and neighbors Tongxu and Weishi to the south. The township has 28 administrative villages, 76 natural villages, a population of over 50,000, a total area of 165 square kilometers, and arable land of 145,000 mu.

Wanlong Township enjoys a superior geographical location, convenient transportation, advanced communication infrastructure, abundant water and electricity resources, and sound basic facilities. It is a typical agricultural township. The area is known for producing high-quality peanuts and seedless watermelons, and is a standardized seedless watermelon production base in Henan Province. The peanuts are full-grained, brightly colored, high in oil content, and pre... More details about Wanlong Township++

Further reading:

· Fifth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Henan Province