Hu Tingzhen Memorial Hall

　　Hu Tingzhen Memorial Hall is situated in the East Suburb Park of Linxia City. Upon entering the park and walking through the flower-covered arbor corridor, you will see the Hu Tingzhen Martyrs' Memorial Garden. In the garden stands the solemn and dignified statue of the martyr. Hu Tingzhen was the first Party member from Linxia and one of the early leaders of the Chinese Communist Party in Gansu. The upper part of the martyr's statue is carved from white marble, while the base is made of black marble. The inscription on the monument records the glorious deeds of Hu Tingzhen’s revolutionary activities. It serves as an important site for conducting Party and League activities, as well as for revolutionary history and patriotism education.

　　Hu Tingzhen (1902~1933)　　 Hu Tingzhen (1902–1933), courtesy name Yuzhi, was from Xiaoshizi (now Xueqian Center) in Linxia City. Coming from a well-off family in his youth, he entered a private school at the age of seven to study the “Four Books” and “Five Classics.” Later, he hired a renowned teacher to instruct him in calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting, mastering a bold and upright style of Wei script, and also achieving solid skills in Chinese painting. In the eighth year of the Republic of China (1919), Hu Tingzhen graduated with outstanding results from Fenglin Academy in Linxia and was admitted to Lanzhou Law and Politics School. Due to the school administration’s suspension of scholarships, he and fellow student Zhao Wenbing led protests against the decision. Under pressure, the school resumed the disbursement of scholarships. After the protests subsided, the school accused Hu of instigating “trouble” and... Details+