Longxiang Mountain Tomb Cluster

Longxiang Mountain Tomb Cluster

The Longxiang Mountain Tomb Cluster is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhua County.

Longxiang Mountain Tomb Cluster

Address: Qingsang Village, Xiaoyan Town, Anhua County

Era: Qing Dynasty

Type: Ancient Tomb

Protected Area: 50 meters in all directions from the edge of the tomb cluster

Construction Control Zone: 50 meters beyond the protected area

Announcement Date: Announcement No. 22 [2011] of Anhua County Government, July 2011

Xiaoyan Town: Overview of Xiaoyan Town

Xiaoyan Town is located in the northeast of the county, about 30 kilometers from the county seat. It covers a total area of 177.05 square kilometers and governs 46 villages and 4 residential committees. In 2000, the total population was 36,217, including 5,393 non-agricultural residents. Xiaoyan is one of the ancient towns of Anhua. Legend has it that in the 17th year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song Dynasty, Lizong, the son of Emperor Ningzong, passed through here on his way from Shaowu to the capital (Hangzhou) to ascend the throne. Suddenly, the water level of Shimen Pool rose unexpectedly, forcing him to stay for the whole day—hence the name “Xiaoyan” (Little Flood). Xiaoyan is also the hometown of Tao Shu, the Governor-General of Liangjiang during the Qing Dynasty. Today, Tao Shu’s tomb, the Wenlan Pagoda, and the imperial inscription “Yinxin…” bestowed by Emperor Daoguang still remain. More detailed information about Xiaoyan Town++