24 Hours Hotline: +86 137-3541-1378

Email:

Your Location: Home > Nanjing Attractions > Nanjing Yuhuatai Martyrs Park

Nanjing Yuhuatai Martyrs Park

Nanjing_Yuhuatai_Martyrs_Park.jpg
Nanjing Yuhuatai Martyrs Park, Nanjing Attraction

Introduction

Yu Hua Tai is a historical place with beautiful scenery. It consists of six parts: Scenic Spot, Yuhuatai Memorial Park of Revolutionary Martyrs, Cultural Area of Yu Hua Stone, Culture Area of Yu Hua Tea, Recreational Area and the Ecological Forest Area. Yu Hua Tai commenmorates Chinese revolutionary predecessors and also it offers beautiful scenery to see. It was the execution and burial site of communists and supporters of revolution during the Chiang Kai-shek dictatorship.

There is once a beautiful story about the name. A Buddhist monk once spoke to a crowd there and his words were so pious that they touched heaven, flowers fell from heaven like raindrops (Yu Hua). The colorful stones in water are called Yu Hua Shi, which means raindrop flowers.

Nanjing_Yuhuatai_Martyrs_Park1.jpg

Yuhuatai Memorial Park of Revolutionary Martyrs

Yuhuatai Memorial Park of Revolutionary Martyrs is a park and tourist site in the Yuhuatai District of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. The name Yuhuatai comes from yu (rain), hua (flower), tai (platform). A prominent feature of the park is a statue of nine figures.

Yuhuatai Memorial Park of Revolutionary Martyrs was built in 1950, honors the revolutionary past of Yu Hua Tai, it covers an area of about 152.7 hectares with more than 300 thousand trees grown in it. 90% of the park is covered by trees.  Since the city was set up in 472BC by King Goujian of the Yue Kingdom, Yuhuatai has become a very famous location for hiking. However, In 1927, it became Kuomintang army's execution ground, where Chinese Communists were executed.

Nanjing_Yuhuatai_Martyrs_Park2.jpg

What to See

The huge stone structures of 9 human figures that represent politicians, workers, peasants and the intelligentsia-the society that used to fight and die for revolution.

The places where communists have been executed are specially marked out.

An obelisk with carved words of Mao Zedong about immortality of heroes of revolution.

The Memorial is completed by a historical museum, which exhibits unique material about the life of people who perished for the Revolution.

Surrounded by thickly dotted pine and cypress trees and covered with rolling lawns and flower beds, a walk in the gardens is a wonderful add-on while soaking in the history and meaning of the park.

Nanjing_Yuhuatai_Martyrs_Park3.jpg

Travel Guide

Address: No. 215 Yuhuatai Road, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing
Admiddion Fee: Free
Recommended Time for visit: 3-5 hours

How to get to Yuhuatai Martyrs Park

Metro route: take metro line 1 and get off Zhonghua Gate, you will reach the north gate of Yu Hua Tai
Bus route: 
1. take bus No. 26, 39, 49, 305, 2, 202, 63, 88, 204, y2, y4, y16 and get off at Yuhuata stop, you can reach to the north gate of Yu Hua Tai
2. take bus No. 33, 44, 154, 173, 202, 204, 513, 515, y14, y16, y20 and get off at Yuhuatai stop, you can reach to the South gate of Yu Hua Tai

Questions & Answers or Review
* Full Name
* E-mail
* Title of your review
* Your review
 

The following Nanjing Private Tours may also interest you!

Duration:6-8 hours

Attractions(Cities):Nanjing Massacre Museum, Presidential Palace, Confucius Temple

Tour Style:Discover the brilliant Chinese history and culture by booking a One Day Nanjing Highlights Tour From Suzhou without any hassles of arranging transportation and planning the tour itinerary. This is a flexible and private tour that allows you to explore the must-sees of Nanjing, highlights are Massacre Museum, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Presidential Palace and much more. You'll get a comprehensive information about the city of Nanjing and ancient China with your knowledgeable guide.

View Details
From $89 p/p

Duration:6-8 hours

Attractions(Cities):Sun Yet-Sen Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Lingu Temple, Confucious Temple

Tour Style:Make the most of your time to get a unique travel experience in Nanjing on a full-day Nanjing tour. Served as the capital city of ancient China, Nanjing is endowed with profound history and cultural sites. With your knowledgeable and historical guide, you'll visit the Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, marvel at the Presidential Palace, explore Lingu Temple and follow in the paths of emperors on a Qinhuai River cruise nearby confucius Temple. It is a perfect private designed tour to lead you to uncover the rich history of Nanjing with private city transfer.

View Details
From $75 p/p

Duration:2 Days, 1 Nights

Attractions(Cities):Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Linggu Temple, Zijinshan Mountain, Meiling Palace, Presidential Palace, Ming City Wall, Confucius Temple

Tour Style:No trip to China is complete without experiencing the history and culture of Nanjing. Join our 2-Days Private Nanjing Highlights Tour to explore the city of Nanjing, a museum of Chinese history. It is a hassle-free tour package, accompanied by your local expert guide, immerse yourself in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's Mausoleum, marvel at the ancient Ming City Wall, absorb the charming view of Zijinshan Mountian, and walk down the picturesque Qinhuan River near Confucius Temple. Hotel or train station pickup & drop-off is included.

View Details
From $115 p/p

Duration:11 hours

Attractions(Cities):Nanjing Massacre Museum, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Confucius Temple

Tour Style:Take the stress out of booking round way bullet train tickets and get a comfortable way to explore the main highlights of Nanjing by booking our All Inclusive Nanjing Day Trip From Shanghai. It is a hassle-free tour that help you save hours researching city highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. By air-conditioned vehicle, your knowldegable guide will take you to see more in a short time that you could't do it independently.

View Details
From $142 p/p

Duration:2 Days, 1 Night

Attractions(Cities):Linggu Temple, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Zhonghua Gate, Nanjing Massacre Museum, Presidential Palace, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Museum, Confucius Temple

Tour Style:Sink deep into Nanjing's turbylent past on a 2-day flexible and customizable tour. Nanjing is an ancient capital city that richs in historical and cultural relics. This 2-Day Nanjing tour is specially designed for history buffs, with your expert local guide, make the most of your time to visit the top attractions of Nanjing in your way. Round-trip transportation from Nanjing hotel or Nanjing train staton and in-depth guided commentary make this historical tour meaningful and educational.

View Details
From $162 p/p

Live Chat

Share to
Your Idea of Your Trip
Adults:
(>11 years old)
Children:
(2 - 11 years old)
Babies:
(< 2 years old)
Date of trip
Hotel Class
Any specific requests/interests?
Contact Information

(Your Privacy is Protected)

Full Name: *
E-mail: *
Your Age: *
Nationality: *
Online Chat ID: *
Leave your online Chat ID here. We will get in touch with you within 10 minutes.
Submit
Tailor-Made

1 to 1 tailor-made service from our professional travel advisors for the most sophisticated

Authentic

Constantly excellent reviews for attraction, hotel and service Competitive price

Value Guarantee

Local experts provide quality tours Best selected knowledgeable local guides Authentic local restaurants

Stress-free Guaranteed

7*24 hours available to create you a worry-free tour. No Hidden Fees and absolutely no pressure to buy. Secured

Who choose us

Copyright © 2017 Suzhouprivatetour.com All rights reserved.  浙ICP备18056007号-4