The Huangpu Liang Family Tomb Cluster

The Huangpu Liang Family Tomb Cluster

The Huangpu Liang Family Tomb Cluster is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Liang Family Tomb Cluster is located on the hill behind Xinwei Village in Jitang Community, Dashajie Subdistrict. Initially established during the Yuan Dynasty and continuing into the Ming Dynasty, the tombs face southwest from the northeast. The cluster extends about 2 meters deep, 14 meters wide, and covers an area of approximately 28 square meters.

The cluster consists of seven tomb mounds resembling long stone coffins, arranged from east to west, in sequence: “The Tomb of Liang Gong of Cangzhou, a Recluse Fisherman of the Ming Dynasty, His Wife He and Ma,” “The Tomb of the Ming Dynasty …,” “The Tomb of Liang Gong of the Ming Dynasty, a Kind Elder, and His Two Wives He,” “The Tomb of Liang Gong of Yuan Dynasty, and His Wife □,” “The Tomb of Liang Gong of the Ming Dynasty, □ting, and His Wives □,” “The Tomb of Liang Gong of the Ming Dynasty at Linggao and His Wife Huang,” and “The Tomb of Liang □□ of the Ming Dynasty.”

Each mound is carved from a single piece of “duck dung stone” into the shape of a long coffin, placed vertically with the front higher than the back, and the top rounded. The front is 0.67 meters high and 0.67 meters wide, with the upper semicircle having a radius of 0.335 meters. The lower part, where the epitaph is inscribed, is recessed — 0.22 meters wide, 0.34 meters high, and 0.015 meters deep. The back of the mound is 0.53 meters high and 0.53 meters wide. Each mound extends 1.36 meters deep and has a platform 0.73 meters wide in front.

The tomb cluster features a uniquely structured form not seen elsewhere in the district. It is currently well-preserved and surrounded by trees.

Jitang Community: Originally Jitang Village Committee, located in the northeast of Huangpu District, it lies within a hilly area. To the west it borders Dongpu Town of Tianhe District, and to the east and north it adjoins Luogang Town of Baiyun District. Within the village, Fengle North Road, Wenjia Highway, Jiluo Road, and Guangyuan East Expressway intersect. The No. 513 bus route operates here. The administrative area spans 7.5 square kilometers, encompassing 10 natural villages and 14 economic cooperatives. On August 25, 2002, the village was officially converted into a residential community, establishing the Jitang Community Residents' Committee. In 2008, Jitang Community … More information about Jitang Community++