Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural heritage site under the protection of Yunyang District, a classic red tourism destination, and a patriotic education base.

Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, located in Nanhua Tang Town, is 70 kilometers northeast of the county seat. It was built in 1986. The main structures include one memorial monument, two memorial pavilions. The monument stands 11 meters tall and 2.2 meters wide, while the pavilions cover an area of 32 square meters. In 1987, the cemetery was expanded and the monument was renovated. The expanded cemetery covers an area of 6 mu, the renovated monument is 15 meters tall and 2.75 meters wide. A new stele chamber was built, measuring 8 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 5.7 meters tall, with an area of 48 square meters. Inside the stele chamber stands a commemorative tablet, 2.5 meters wide and 1.3 meters tall, intricately carved from Wanshan Red marble. In June 1987, the then President of China personally inscribed the epitaph for the Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument. Marshal [Name] personally wrote the title “Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument.” In February 1988, the Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery was completed, becoming a revolutionary tradition education base where people mourn the martyrs and educate future generations.

The inscription on the Nanhua Tang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument: Located at the junction of Hubei, Henan, and Shaanxi provinces, Nanhua Tang has a glorious history of revolutionary struggle. It is an important part of the renowned Hubei-Henan-Shaanxi revolutionary base and guerrilla zone, and a place where the people’s army led by the Chinese Communist Party fought valiantly.

In November 1932, when the main force of the Fourth Front Army of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army withdrew from the Hubei-Henan-Anhui revolutionary base and marched westward, all commanders and soldiers, under the leadership of Commander [Name], engaged in a fierce battle with enemy forces in Nanhua Tang. They broke through the enemy's blockade and successfully advanced into Sichuan and Shaanxi, establishing the Sichuan-Shaanxi revolutionary base. In November 1934, the 25th Red Army, following instructions from the Central Committee, carried out a strategic shift to the northwest. With the close cooperation of the masses, they established the Hubei-Henan-Shaanxi revolutionary base, which included Nanhua Tang. After the 25th Red Army marched westward and northward, the newly formed 74th Red Army Division and guerrilla units persisted in guerrilla warfare in the Hubei-Henan-Shaanxi border area from July 1935 to December 1936. They actively supported the Long March of the main Red Army forces and the struggle in the Northern Shaanxi revolutionary base. On June 6, 1946, the Central Plains People’s Liberation Army, acting on the wise decision of the Party Central Committee, executed the Central Plains Breakthrough. On July 17, upon reaching Nanhua Tang, they encountered blocking forces from the Hu Zongnan troops ambushed in the area and around Yuhuang Mountain. Our army engaged in a determined and desperate battle with the enemy, breached their defensive lines, and broke through the encirclement. Subsequently, one part moved to Northern Shaanxi, and the majority proceeded to Southern Shaanxi to join local guerrilla forces. The Central Plains Breakthrough achieved a decisive victory after the intense battle in Nanhua Tang.

During China’s long years of revolutionary struggle, thousands of commanders, soldiers, and revolutionary masses sacrificed heroically in Nanhua Tang. To honor their legacy, educate future generations, carry forward the glorious revolutionary traditions, and inspire the people to strive for building socialism with Chinese characteristics and realizing the communist ideal, this monument is erected with an inscription as a tribute.

Eternal glory to the revolutionary martyrs！