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Tomb of Yue Fei
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
General Yue Fei born in 1103 and died in 1142 was a national hero of the Song dynasty who distinguished himself in battles against northern invaders. His loyalty to the emperor and success in battle went unrewarded. He achieved heroic status posthumously and in 1162 was at last laid to rest in this tomb, which is inscribed with the words endless loyalty and devotion to one's country.
The Yue Fei Tomb was built in the 14th year in Southern Song Dynasty. Stepping into the tomb, you will discover a gate-tower crowned by an imposing double-tier roof. On this gate-tower hung an enormous tablet inscribed with the three characters of Temple of Prince Yue. In the center of Hall of the Loyal Martyr is the sculpture of Yue Fei. In purple robe with boas' designs and a sword in the right hand, this sculpture looks most distinguished and imposing. This tomb is in the west of the temple. On both sides of the road are galleries in which inscribed tablets are on exhibit. In the northern gallery, tablets inscribed with his poems and his memorials to the monarch.
The Yue Fei Tomb is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in China. It is worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place will leave a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justify the proud cultural tradition of China.
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