Shangnan County Martyrs' Cemetery

　　    The Shangnan County Martyrs' Cemetery is situated on the northern section of East Ring Road in the county town. Established in 1959, it spans a total area of 11.6 mu. The site includes 13 structures such as the Heroes Memorial Hall, the Martyrs’ Archway, the Memorial Pavilion, the Main Gate Tower, and office buildings. Surrounded by red walls, the cemetery is shaded by pine and cypress trees, featuring tastefully designed classical-style architecture. It stands solemnly against the mountain, higher in the north and lower in the south, presenting a magnificent and awe-inspiring sight. Over the course of the New Democratic Revolution, the Second Revolutionary Civil War, the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Liberation War, the Korean War, and the Counterattack in Self-Defense Against Vietnam, more than 3,000 revolutionary martyrs sacrificed their lives in Shangnan County. Due to various reasons, a total of 217 martyrs are buried in the Shangnan Cemetery, across 59 tombs, including one for a female martyr. At the highest terrace of the burial area lie the remains of 11 Red Army martyrs. According to the inscriptions, among them there are 45 identified by both name and surname, 48 known only by name, and 124 who remain completely unidentified. In 1986, the remains of 158 unidentified martyrs were interred together in a single large tomb, embodying the selfless dedication and the highest ideals of the revolutionary martyrs. The cemetery is complemented by lush pines, cypresses, and evergreen lawns. With the purpose of honoring the martyrs and educating the public, and aiming for modern civilized management, it serves as an important site for local cadres and residents to pay tribute to the fallen, draw inspiration, and engage in learning and sightseeing. Since 1959, it has received over 1.1 million visitors, averaging more than 25,000 visitors per year.