Ximeng County Martyrs Cemetery, Puer
Introduction
The Ximeng County Martyrs Cemetery is located beside the Chengzi Reservoir in Mengka Town, Ximeng County (西盟佤族自治县, Xīméng Wǎzú Zìzhìxiàn), Pu’er City (普洱市, Pǔ’ěr Shì), Yunnan Province (云南省, Yúnnán Shěng). Established in 1960, the cemetery covers an area of 7,300 square meters.
Location
- Geographical Position: Beside Chengzi Reservoir in Mengka Town, Ximeng County, Pu’er City, Yunnan Province.
- Area: 7,300 m²
- Protection Level: District-level martyrs’ memorial facility, county-level cultural relic protection unit, and city-level patriotism education base.
- Established: 1960
Historical Background
The cemetery was constructed in 1960 to honor revolutionary martyrs. In 1986, the Ximeng County Party Committee and government invested 21,000 yuan to build a martyrs’ monument and main entrance. In 2016, further renovations were undertaken with funds raised from various sources, which included leveling 300 meters of road, repairing martyrs’ graves and memorial towers, inscribing plaques, hardening and greening the memorial square, and rebuilding the cemetery’s entrance and walls, totaling an investment of 4.6216 million yuan. In April 1996, it was designated as a “Ximeng County Revolutionary Traditional Education Base” by the Ximeng County Committee of the Communist Party of China and the local government.
Protection Measures
In May 1987, the cemetery was designated as a “Cultural Relic Protection Unit” by the Ximeng County People’s Government.
Social Activities
During traditional festivals and significant occasions such as Qingming Festival, Youth Day (May 4), Party Founding Day (July 1), Army Day (August 1), and National Day, the Ximeng County Committee and government organize activities for county officials, school staff, and military personnel stationed in Ximeng to pay tribute to the martyrs, clean graves, and lay wreaths. These events promote patriotism and embody the core socialist values.
Additional Information
For more details about visiting the cemetery and learning about its historical significance, you can explore online resources or local tourism websites dedicated to Yunnan Province.
How to Get There
The Ximeng County Martyrs Cemetery is easily accessible by road. Visitors can take a taxi or a local bus from the center of Ximeng Town to reach the cemetery, which is just a short distance from the Chengzi Reservoir.
Travel Tips
- Best Time to Visit: Plan your visit during cooler months or around significant national holidays for community activities.
- What to Bring: Consider bringing flowers for tributes, a camera for photographs, and comfortable walking shoes for exploring the area.
- Respect Local Customs: Engage respectfully during ceremonies and activities, particularly during commemorative events.
