Mausoleum of General Yue Fei Hangzhou

The Mausoleum of General Yue Fei is a memorial built in honor of the great general Yue Fei who had won many wars against the notorious Jin Dynasty. The Mausoleum was renovated for several times. The last major reconstruction took place in 1979. The Mausoleum is situated at the foot of the Qixia Hill near the West Lake.

The Patio and the Main Hall: As you enter the patio of the Mausoleum that is lined with green trees, you will be soothed by the tranquility of the place. The shrine of remembrance or the main hall is located at the center of the Mausoleum. The main hall has a sculptured image of general Yue Fei. He wears colorful apparel and is found sitting on a cushion that is beautifully embroidered. There is a majestic expression on the face of the general. He seems to be courageous and with a sword in his hand he displays a solemn readiness to protect his country from the hands of enemies or invaders. There is a tablet above the statue bearing an inscription in Yue Fei’s very own handwriting that declares the pledge of keeping the State integrated. The main hall also acts as a gallery, displaying the pictures that tell us the story of Yue Fei’s life. The floor of the hall has a painting depicting 373 cranes that symbolize the integrity of the general’s character and also his faithfulness to his nation.

Yard and tombs: There is a yard at the west end of the main hall and it has two corridors displaying poems written in praise of Yue Fei. There is a bridge at the middle of the yard and after that you will find the tombs of Yue Fei and his son who had been a competent assistant to him in the difficult battles. There are stone images of horses, tigers and sheep that decorate the sides of the enclosure. The tomb has been destroyed several times after its original construction but the continuous renovation still keeps the Mausoleum in shape.

Admission charge: you only have to pay a nominal charge of CYN 25 for entering the Mausoleum of General Yue Fei.