Huanggang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Huanggang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Huanggang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a classic red tourism destination and a patriotic education base.

Huanggang Martyrs' Cemetery is located in the southeastern Hubei region, at the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains, within the territory of Dupi Township, approximately 47 kilometers from Tuanfeng County, 51 kilometers from the ancient city of Huangzhou, and 82 kilometers from the provincial capital, Wuhan.

The cemetery was established in 1975 and opened to the public in 1981. It covers an area of 330,000 square meters, with a total built-up area of 2,036 square meters, including 1,604 square meters of memorial structures, and total fixed assets exceeding 12 million yuan.

Originally a county-level (Huanggang County, Huangzhou City) protected site, in 1996, when Huangzhou Prefecture was restructured into Huanggang City and districts and counties were separated, it was placed under the jurisdiction of the newly established Tuanfeng County. On January 12, 1997, it was approved by the provincial government as a provincial-level key protected site.

The majestic and solemn Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument bears on its front a gold-leaf inscription by the former President of China: “Eternal Glory to the Revolutionary Martyrs!” On the back is an inscription by the former Vice Premier of the State Council and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference: “The martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives to establish the revolutionary base in eastern Hubei will be remembered forever!” Wang Renzhong and Zhao Puchu also inscribed words for the cemetery.

The Revolutionary History Memorial Hall has an exhibition area of 948 square meters, divided into 8 exhibition zones, housing 248 portraits and photos, 21 charts, and 42 physical exhibits. The exhibitions recount the heroic, indomitable, and moving struggle history of the revolutionary people in the old Huanggang base area, from the Great Revolution period to the Liberation War. Since its opening, the cemetery has become an important site for revolutionary tradition education and patriotic education in Tuanfeng County and surrounding areas, receiving over 30,000 visitors annually for commemoration and tours.

The cemetery enjoys a tranquil environment and pleasant scenery, with more than 35,000 trees of various kinds, lush foliage, and shady canopies. Evergreen all year round, with flowers blooming in every season and fragrances lingering throughout, the garden landscape is enchanting and breathtakingly beautiful.

The cemetery offers comprehensive management and service facilities, including restaurants, accommodations, and meeting rooms. Hosting group visits and meetings here leaves a special impression on guests.

The current east exhibition hall of the Tuanfeng County Revolutionary Memorial Hall displays the turbulent history of revolutionary struggles during the New Democratic Revolution period in the former Huanggang (Tuanfeng County, Huangzhou District).

The spark of revolution in Huanggang was ignited by the May Fourth Movement in 1919. Party organizations grew from nothing and continued to develop. The rise of the agrarian movement marked the beginning of the revolutionary armed struggle by the people of Huangfeng. The large-scale peasant uprisings held in places like Huilong Mountain demonstrated the strong desire of the people of Huanggang to seek liberation and improve their lives. During periods of low tide in the revolutionary struggle, the people of Huanggang remained firm in their beliefs, unafraid of sacrifice,

and continued to show indomitable courage in their struggle, one after another. The arrival of the Red First Army and the Red Twenty-Eighth Army in Huanggang provided timely guidance and support for advancing the revolutionary struggle in the region.

During the War of Resistance Against Japan, Comrade -, Deputy Secretary of the Hubei–Eastern Special Committee of the Communist Party of China, along with comrades such as Liu Xirao, came to Huanggang to lead the anti-Japanese salvation movement. They formed the Fifth Independent Guerrilla Detachment of the Hubei–Eastern Anti-Japanese Forces. Under the leadership of comrades such as Zhang TXue, the people of Huanggang fought against the Japanese invaders, supported the establishment of the 14th Brigade of the New Fourth Army’s Fifth Division, and contributed to the creation of the Hubei–Anhui Border Area and Southern Hubei Anti-Japanese Base Areas, writing a glorious chapter in the anti-aggression struggle with their blood and lives.

During the Liberation War, to eliminate the reactionary Kuomintang forces, the people of Huanggang cooperated with the Liu-Deng Army in their southern campaign, supporting the People’s Liberation Army in liberating all of China, making indelible contributions.

On April 17, 1949, Tuanfeng was liberated, and on May 14, the entire Huanggang region was liberated. In all the revolutionary wars over the years, countless heroes from the old Huanggang base area made the ultimate sacrifice. The people will forever remember them. Their immortal achievements will be celebrated for all time.

Dupi Township: A township under the jurisdiction of Tuanfeng County. Established in 1987 by separating from Jiadian Township. Located in the northern part of the county, bordering Xinzhou County of Wuhan to the northwest, it is 42 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 81 square kilometers with a population of 22,000, it is connected by the Song (Qiang) Qi (Zhu Shan) Highway to the Jia (Miao) Zong (Lu Zuǐ) Highway. It governs 19 village committees: Dupi Zui, Sunjia Chong, Luojia Xinwu, Linjia Shan, Wangjia Fan, Luojia Shan, Honggang, Lijia Dawan, Jiangjun Shan, Yuyang Gang, Yejia Chong, Caijia Dun, -wan, Sanmiao He, Wangjia Chong, Chuan Chong, Henghe, Dongyue, and Youzha Yuan. The main industry is agriculture, primarily cultivating water... Dupi Township detailed information++