Former Residence of Lu Haodong

Former Residence of Lu Haodong

The former residence of Lu Haodong is a cultural relics protection unit of Guangdong Province.

The former residence of Lu Haodong is located in Cuiheng Village, Nanlang Town, surrounded by a low courtyard wall. Built in the late Qing Dynasty, the residence covers an area of 446 square meters with a built-up area of 170 square meters. It is a two-courtyard, three-bay brick-and-wood structure flat house featuring local traditional architectural characteristics. A large half-length portrait of the martyr hangs in the hall, and to the right is a brief biography of the martyr. On June 29, 1989, it was announced by the People's Government of Guangdong Province as a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.

Originally named Zhonggui and styled Xianxiang, Lu Haodong was born here on September 30, 1868. The martyr became an orphan at the age of 9. Known for his intelligence, composure, bravery, sincerity, and earnestness, he was also skilled in calligraphy and painting. At the age of 19, he studied telegraphy in Shanghai, graduated at 23, and worked as a shift supervisor at the Wuhu Telegraph Office before returning to Guangdong. He often discussed overthrowing the Qing court with Sun Yat-sen, sharing strong ideals and living together through thick and thin. In 1895, he assisted Sun Yat-sen in establishing the headquarters of the Revive China Society in Hong Kong and planned an armed uprising to seize Guangzhou as a revolutionary base. He personally designed the Blue Sky with a White Sun flag to be used in the uprising. While protecting fellow revolutionaries, he was unfortunately captured. Under severe torture in prison, he remained unyielding and wrote with indignation in court, denouncing the Qing government for its cowardice and surrender. "Although our cause has not succeeded this time, I am deeply comforted in my heart. Even if they can kill me, they cannot kill all those who will rise after me!" He was executed bravely on November 7, 1895. Sun Yat-sen later praised him as "the first person in Chinese history to sacrifice for the republican revolution."

Lu Haodong (1868–1895), also named Zhonggui, styled Xianxiang, and known as Haodong, was a native of Cuiheng Village, Nanlang, Xiangshan County (now Zhongshan City), Guangzhou Prefecture, Qing Dynasty. His father, Lu Xiaofan, was a merchant in Shanghai and the family was well-off. Lu Haodong was the only child, and his father passed away when he was 9 years old.

Lu Haodong was a fellow villager and childhood classmate of Sun Yat-sen. The two families lived close to each other, were of similar age, shared similar temperaments, and both disliked conformity to worldly conventions, which led them to become close friends from a young age.

In the autumn of 1883 during the ninth year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, Sun Yat-sen returned to his hometown from Honolulu, Hawaii. Lu Haodong received much knowledge about Europe and America from Sun Yat-sen... More details about Lu Haodong ++

Cuiheng Village: Cuiheng Village is under the jurisdiction of Nanlang Town, Zhongshan City. It is located in the southeastern part of Zhongshan City and also in the southeast of Nanlang Town. To the east, it faces the Lingdingyang of the Pearl River Estuary, across from Qi'ao Island in Zhuhai City. To the south, it connects to Jinding Town in Zhuhai City, to the west it borders Mount Wuguishan, and to the northeast it neighbors Yakou Village. The Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway runs east of the village. The Zhonggong Highway runs through the village. Cui Shan Road connects the Zhonggong Highway to the east and Chengui Highway to the west, passing by the Yixian Reservoir. It is a vital land and water transportation hub in the southeastern part of Zhongshan City.

In April 2002, the three village committees of Cuiheng, Xiasha, and Shimen were merged into Cui... More details about Cuiheng Village ++

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Guangdong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units