Datong Mass Grave Memorial
Datong Mass Grave Memorial, National historical memorial in Datong, China
The Datong Mass Grave Memorial spans across 337,000 square meters, featuring exhibits documenting the experiences of coal miners during wartime labor operations.
During the Second Sino-Japanese War, over 155,000 Chinese laborers perished in the coal mines of Datong under forced labor conditions.
The memorial complex includes educational displays and artifacts that document the development of coal mining practices throughout different periods of Chinese history.
Free admission allows visitors to explore the memorial halls, with guided tours available through advance reservations at the contact numbers 0352-7802859 and 0352-7802517.
The memorial incorporates an art installation titled 'Washing: 1941, Datong, Ten Thousand Men in Ditch' to represent the historical events through visual expression.
Location: Datong
GPS coordinates: 40.02450,113.13270
Latest update: May 23, 2025 17:49
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