Tomb of Yue Fei 岳飞
Aside from the looming statue of Yue Fei, there was little to distinguish it from the other temples that I have visited previously. Yue Fei is probably China’s most well known patriot so much that he was elevated to the status of a god since people can pray to him. Not too far from the Yue Fei Temple is his tomb. In sharp contrast to the temple built in his honor. His tomb is largely ordinary with little to distinguish it from ther other tombs I have seen, except of course for the stele in front.
One of Yue Fei's Trusted Staff at Yue Fei's Temple 岳飞庙
Yue Fei’s Tomb is actually include two tombs. The larger one is, of course, Yue Fei’s, while the smaller one is his brother’s tomb. The tomb is basically a grassy mound much like any other Chinese tomb here. The sides are line with statues which guard the tomb and at the front statues which forever kneel four statues representing the people who betrayed him to his death. Much of the story of Yue Fei is documented and these traitors will forever be branded as such.
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