Deng Zhongyuan’s Tomb

Deng Zhongyuan’s Tomb

Deng Zhongyuan’s Tomb is a cultural relic protection unit of Guangzhou City.

Deng Zhongyuan’s Tomb is located on the southeast side of the Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs within Huanghuagang Park at No. 79 Xianlie Middle Road. The park features lush pines and cypresses that complement each other, creating a spectacular sight. The tomb’s gateway pavilion has a three-bay facade with side chambers, and is a brick-and-wood structure designed in a Western classical architectural style. The central entrance is flanked by two square pilasters and two round spiral columns, both modeled after the Greek Corinthian order. The capitals feature varied moldings, while the bases have simple moldings. The spiral columns support the arched entrance. The upper section of the pavilion displays the inscription “Deng Zhongyuan’s Tomb Pathway.” The pavilion is surrounded by walls extending over 50 meters on either side.

Behind the gate lies a memorial plaza of approximately 400 square meters. On the right side of the plaza stands a bronze statue of Deng and an octagonal pavilion. The statue was originally placed at the site where Deng was assassinated in front of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Station, and was relocated here in the early 1950s. In the statue, Deng Zhongyuan wears a military overcoat and a peaked cap, with his right hand on his hip and left hand holding a sword, capturing the dignified image of a general. The octagonal pavilion is made of concrete, with green glazed tiles and an eight-sided pyramidal roof. A music platform is set up on the right side of the memorial altar.

Above the tomb mound stands a pavilion designed in a Western classical style, standing 8 meters tall with a square floor plan. At the center of the pavilion stands a tombstone inscribed with “Tomb of Mr. Deng Zhongyuan,” calligraphed by Dr. Sun Yat-sen. A memorial altar is placed in front of the tomb mound.

Behind the tomb pavilion is a commemorative columnar structure known as the memorial stele, standing about 15 meters tall. The column features flutes, and its base is inlaid with bluestone slabs on all four sides, engraved with the “Tomb Stele of General Deng Zhongyuan,” written by Hu Hanmin and calligraphed by Chen Rong. On the left side of the memorial plaza lies the tomb of Deng’s wife, Li Shunchun, and their son, Deng Weidong. In August 1983, the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government designated it as a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit.

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Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Guangzhou Cultural Relic Protection Units