Tomb of Chen Ying-shi

　　The Tomb of Chen Ying-shi was initially constructed in 1918, expanded in 1934, and renovated in 1998. The renovated tomb consists of three parts: a stone memorial archway, a memorial pathway, and the burial chamber. It covers an area of about 3,000 square meters, with the memorial pathway stretching 201 meters in length and 12 meters in width; the central section of the pathway is 100 meters long and 2.8 meters wide.

　　The stone memorial archway stands 6.25 meters high and 7.20 meters wide, built from granite in a four-pillar, three-bay, sky-piercing style. A pair of stone lions flank either side of the archway. The central plaque of the archway bears the inscription “Achieving Righteousness through Martyrdom” (成仁取义), handwritten by Sun Yat-sen. On the left is the inscription “Mighty Spirit Lives On” (浩气长存) by Lin Sen, and on the right is “Spirit Immortal” (精神不死) by Chiang Kai-shek. The couplets on the two side pillars were inscribed by Yu Youren and Cai Yuanpei, respectively.

　　After walking along the hundred-meter-long memorial pathway and ascending the steps, you reach the first-level sacrificial platform. A pair of stone lions on either side of the platform adds to the solemn and dignified atmosphere of the mausoleum. At the center of the platform lies a massive granite stele engraved with “Words of Admonition by President Sun” (孙大总统谏辞), written in four-character verses totaling 53 lines and 212 characters. It expresses Sun Yat-sen’s high regard and deep sentiments for the martyr.

　　Ascending the stone steps on either side of the first-level platform leads to the tomb of Chen Ying-shi. The tomb is round on top and square at the base. The front of the burial chamber is inscribed with the bold characters “Majestic as Mountains and Rivers” (气壮山河), written by Wang Shan-tao, son of the renowned Huzhou artist Wang Yi-ting. The dome of the burial chamber features an engraved Chinese Communist Party emblem.

　　The stone stele in front of the tomb is inscribed with Sun Yat-sen’s handwriting: “Tomb of Mr. Chen Ying-shi” (陈公英士之墓). Stone walls flank the sides of the tomb leading up to a semicircular platform, offering a panoramic view where lake and mountain scenery stretch as far as the eye can see.