Yue Fei Mausoleum (Tomb of Yuefei)
Yue Fei Mausoleum (Tomb of Yuefei)
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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A temple built in the memory of General Yue Fei, a well-known national hero of the 12th century, is set at the southern foot of the Qixia Hill, near West Lake.
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r1karegina
Wuxi, China617 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is interesting place if you know the history of General Yue Fei. As I wasn't understand about the history, than this place is a bit boring. They have a tomb of General Yue Fei before exit and the information of that era and unfortunetly all in mandarin and it feels like a museum not a temple perhaps. The entrance fee is RMB 25/person. The place is quiet clean and a bit small. Less information in english here.
Written January 6, 2020
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Oylin65
Singapore, Singapore87 contributions
May 2014 • Family
For those who are familiar with Yuefei, the visit to the Mausoleum is a must. In some ways, it is history coming alive, and dispels various romanticisation of the legendary hero. Do not miss it if you are interested in ancient Chinese history or Yuefei. Engage a guide to narrate and the story behind Yuefei will come alive too. However, do not expect too much in a short visit but be ready to become more interested in Yuefei and Chinese history after the visit.
Beware of 'helpful' people hanging near the exit of the Mausoleum. While not pushing, they would be more than ready to "advise" you where to visit next. They are, in actual fact, working for these establishments. Do use your discretion and politely thank them for their kind advice and continue your original itinerary.
Beware of 'helpful' people hanging near the exit of the Mausoleum. While not pushing, they would be more than ready to "advise" you where to visit next. They are, in actual fact, working for these establishments. Do use your discretion and politely thank them for their kind advice and continue your original itinerary.
Written July 1, 2014
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JedRevolutia
Jakarta, Indonesia246 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
When your emperor is corrupt and unjust, should you still defend your country against foreign invaders? Should you revolt or stay loyal? Should you become the new emperor or let the emperor persecuted you?
Those are the questions in the life of Yue Fei, a great general of the Song Dynasty. His loyalty to his country made him a people's general and a folk hero later on.
Yue Fei(岳飞, 1103~1142) was a famous patriotic general to fight against Jin Troops led by Jinwuzhu(金兀术). Thanks to his great management and deployment, he defeated Jin troops in Zhuxianzhen Town(朱仙镇), and got a victory in Battle of Yancheng(郾城大捷). He threatened Jin authorities too much, and recovered the sovereignty of Song Empire. The soldiers of Jin were afraid of Yu Fei, and a saying spread widely – It is easy to move the mountain, but hard to defeat troops of General Yue (撼山易, 撼岳家军难). However, the supporters of peace group represented by Qin Hui(秦桧, the infamous prime minister of Southern Song Dynasty in the reign of Emperor Gaozong) and Emperor Gaozong were all scared of the acute northward defeat, and especially Emperor Gaozong, who was worried about the series of victories of Yue Fei may bring a crisis to his throne, because he had to say goodbye to his reign once the arrested Emperors Huizong and Qinzong, who were both imprisoned by Jin and known as an Incident of Jingkang(靖康之难), were free from Jin. After 18 times of demands to summon back, Yue Fei was murdered finally by them. However, his patriotism was not forgotten, and was honored to be Yue Wang.
After Yue Fei died, his body was stolen by prison guard named Wei Shun(隗顺) and buried near to Jiuqu Congci(九曲从祠, The Subordinate Memorial of Jiuqu). During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, Yue Fei was exonerated, and his body was moved to the current site. And the first Memorial Temple in memory of Yue Fei was buit in 1221. In next generations, it was preserved and rebuilt. Today’s temple was reconstructed in 1715, and largely rebuilt in 1918. In 1979, it was thoroughly resurfaced.
This is great place to learn about the life of Yue Fei and a little bit of Chinese history.
Those are the questions in the life of Yue Fei, a great general of the Song Dynasty. His loyalty to his country made him a people's general and a folk hero later on.
Yue Fei(岳飞, 1103~1142) was a famous patriotic general to fight against Jin Troops led by Jinwuzhu(金兀术). Thanks to his great management and deployment, he defeated Jin troops in Zhuxianzhen Town(朱仙镇), and got a victory in Battle of Yancheng(郾城大捷). He threatened Jin authorities too much, and recovered the sovereignty of Song Empire. The soldiers of Jin were afraid of Yu Fei, and a saying spread widely – It is easy to move the mountain, but hard to defeat troops of General Yue (撼山易, 撼岳家军难). However, the supporters of peace group represented by Qin Hui(秦桧, the infamous prime minister of Southern Song Dynasty in the reign of Emperor Gaozong) and Emperor Gaozong were all scared of the acute northward defeat, and especially Emperor Gaozong, who was worried about the series of victories of Yue Fei may bring a crisis to his throne, because he had to say goodbye to his reign once the arrested Emperors Huizong and Qinzong, who were both imprisoned by Jin and known as an Incident of Jingkang(靖康之难), were free from Jin. After 18 times of demands to summon back, Yue Fei was murdered finally by them. However, his patriotism was not forgotten, and was honored to be Yue Wang.
After Yue Fei died, his body was stolen by prison guard named Wei Shun(隗顺) and buried near to Jiuqu Congci(九曲从祠, The Subordinate Memorial of Jiuqu). During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, Yue Fei was exonerated, and his body was moved to the current site. And the first Memorial Temple in memory of Yue Fei was buit in 1221. In next generations, it was preserved and rebuilt. Today’s temple was reconstructed in 1715, and largely rebuilt in 1918. In 1979, it was thoroughly resurfaced.
This is great place to learn about the life of Yue Fei and a little bit of Chinese history.
Written February 6, 2017
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sandymounter
23 contributions
Sep 2018
It is a bit boring, unless you know the History of Yuefei well. If you are trying to find somewhere scenic, this is not the place to be. There are many more free places around the lake. if you want to see a temple, there are many other ones.
Written August 11, 2019
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Andrew_Alin
Greater Adelaide, Australia1,628 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
Yue Fei is a national hero from China's past, and for anyone with the slightest interest in Chinese history, his mausoleum is well worth a visit.
Today, Yue Fei still still appears in numerous books and TV series based in classical times, and fans of this genre will be familiar with the name and character. A visit to this mausoleum will allow more historical context and understanding of the fictional works.
The entry ticket is quite cheap; you should allow yourself about 20 minutes for your visit.
Today, Yue Fei still still appears in numerous books and TV series based in classical times, and fans of this genre will be familiar with the name and character. A visit to this mausoleum will allow more historical context and understanding of the fictional works.
The entry ticket is quite cheap; you should allow yourself about 20 minutes for your visit.
Written February 24, 2014
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PillowBook
Singapore, Singapore141 contributions
Sep 2019
A simple museum setup to commemorate the passing of a war hero popular amongst the Chinese community. Its right opposite West Lake Impressions. Worth a 45 minutes visit.
Written October 3, 2019
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MRT71
Singapore, Singapore114 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
The story of Yue Fei is well know by Chinese all over. A loyal General who is famed and then killed in the prison. The structures and grand but not over the top and there are illustrations in each of the hall to explain the history behind the man. This is where it start to go wrong. There is no clear flow of the materials and displays are often hap hazzardly arranged. There are some English display but not worth the trouble. Most interesting in where his tomb is there are 4 sculptures of the 4 person that framed him and apparently visitors used to spit at them. Now there is s sign asking folks to be civilised tourist and not to spit :-).
Written September 24, 2016
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gregnx
Los Alamos, NM249 contributions
Aug 2014 • Business
A couple of cool things to look at, but not very much English to read. Not worth a taxi ride, so walk to it if you have an hour.
Written June 9, 2015
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EdwinLau
Singapore, Singapore278 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Having studied about Yue Fei in school, as well as reading books about him during my school days, it hit a chord to me when i was there, thus to me, it was rather interesting. If you do not know the history behind him, then it would just be another museum or temple tour.
Entrance price is 25 RMB, and you could finish seeing this in an hour's time. 30 mins more if you have to read every piece of explaination. Though the english explaination could be better, but i would think it's decent enough.
IF you have time, do go through one of China's national hero's story. As it brings out the saying of "country before self"
Entrance price is 25 RMB, and you could finish seeing this in an hour's time. 30 mins more if you have to read every piece of explaination. Though the english explaination could be better, but i would think it's decent enough.
IF you have time, do go through one of China's national hero's story. As it brings out the saying of "country before self"
Written September 14, 2013
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tombillinge
Trumbull, CT1,157 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
I really recommend the tomb of Yue Fei. It is a very well kept temple and tomb complex and certainly worth the 25 RMB entry fee. The tomb itself is very typical of the period and gives you a great insight into the way that the Chinese continue to honour national heroes centuries after they die. It is worth knowing a little about General Yue Fei before you go as there is not much information in English.
If you like historical and cultural attractions, you will enjoy this one.
If you like historical and cultural attractions, you will enjoy this one.
Written June 21, 2012
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