Tomb of Zheng Yongxi

　　The Tomb of Zheng Yongxi was built in the 8th year of the Tongzhi era (1869) and is now a second-class historic site. The cemetery covers a fairly large area, with two rows of stone figures and carved stone beasts on the tomb platform, as well as a pair of stone literary and calligraphic watch pillars. The stone warriors are solemn and resolute, while the stone scholars are honest and refined, all complete with attire and accessories, their clothing folds flowing naturally. The stone horse, stone sheep, and stone tiger are modeled with a simple yet detailed craftsmanship. The overall carving quality is the highest among ancient tombs in Taiwan, reflecting the grandeur of the officialdom in ancient times.

　　Transportation Guide: From Hsinchu Railway Station, you can walk along Zhongzheng Road, Dongmen Street, and Beimen Street to reach various historic sites in the city. Take bus no. 12 from in front of the railway station operated by Hsinchu Bus to Shuitian, ??Pang Ju Lu Zhi Zhi Zong San Duan Pan Xian, Qi Zhan Di Liu Huo Che Zhan, Qi Zhan Qi Dian Si Jiao, and Qi Zhan Ba Dian Wu Jiao. Take bus no. ? from ? and bus no. ? from ? to reach ?. Take bus no. ? and no. 30, and get off at Experimental High School to reach Kaitai Jinshan Temple.

　　Zheng Yongxi (1788~1858)　　Zheng Yongxi (1788–1858), styled Zhongzai and also known as Zhiting, was a native of Tamsui, Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty. He served as an assistant department director in the Ministry of War’s Military Selection Department and the Ministry of Rites’ Ritual Regulations Department, and authored the “Beikuoyuan Collection.” Zheng Yongxi was originally from Kinmen, Tong’an County. In the 3rd year of the Daoguang era (1823), he passed the imperial examination and became a prefectural judge. In the 14th year, he served in the capital successively as an assistant department director in the Ministry of War’s Military Selection Department and the Ministry of Rites’ Ritual Regulations Department. In the 17th year, he returned to Taiwan and presided over the Mingzhi Academy, dedicating himself to local development. In the 19th year, he personally raised local militias to resist British military incursions. Zheng Yongxi’s ancestors migrated from Zhangpu in Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian, to Kinmen in Quanzhou Prefecture during the late Ming Dynasty (see Zheng Chenggong). In the 40th year of the Qianlong era (1775)... More+