Tomb of Zhong Ziqi

Tomb of Zhong Ziqi

The Tomb of Zhong Ziqi is a cultural relic protection unit of Hubei Province.

Tomb of Zhong Ziqi

Located on Fenghuangzui at the southern foot of Ma'anshan in Xinnong. There is one damaged stele inscribed with “Tomb of Zhong Ziqi, the Reclusive Sage of Chu,” erected in the 15th year of the Guangxu reign (1889). The old tomb was renovated in 1980, standing 1.3 meters high with a diameter of 4.7 meters, nestled against the mountain and near the water, with low hills sheltering the grave mound. In 1987, a new stele was erected based on the original inscription, standing 1.5 meters high and 0.7 meters wide, along with the construction of the Zhiyin Pavilion. Zhong Ziqi was a native of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and the touching legend of “Yu Boya Smashing His Zither for His Zhiyin (Soul Mate)” is widely circulated among the people.

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Hubei Province