Tomb of the Yue Family of Chixi

Tomb of the Yue Family of Chixi

The Tomb of the Yue Family of Chixi is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Sichuan Province.

Tomb of the Yue Family of Chixi (Nanjiang County)

In Zhanggongtang Village, Pinggang Township, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, there is a remarkably well-preserved ancestral hall and ancient tomb complex of the Yue family. The ancestral hall is grand in scale, uniquely designed, and exquisitely crafted. The tomb complex features over 30 burial sites, with memorial archways and gravestones densely arranged, showcasing exquisite carvings. Among them are the tomb of Yue Sen, the 26th-generation descendant of Yue Fei and Grand Tutor to the Guangxu Emperor, and the tomb of Yue Kunhan, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations during the Qing Dynasty and 22nd-generation descendant of Yue Fei. Both the ancestral hall and the tomb complex are relatively well-preserved and hold significant cultural heritage value.

Zhanggongtang Village enjoys beautiful surroundings and picturesque scenery. The mountains feature striking peaks, scattered peculiar rocks, ancient trees, lush vegetation, and abundant wildlife. Eighty percent of the villagers share the surname Yue, and the area is known for its spiritual energy, simple folk customs, and many legendary and fascinating historical tales of the Yue family.

Protected area: 30 meters beyond the boundary of the site.

Construction control zone: 30 meters beyond the protected area.

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected at the Provincial Level in Sichuan Province