Tomb of Kang Youwei

The Tomb of Kang Youwei sits on elevated terrain with traditional Chinese architectural features, carved stone elements, and ceremonial pathways. The complex displays classical design that befits the stature of the person interred there.

The reformer died in exile after a failed attempt to modernize the empire that unfolded in 1898. His tomb was later built to preserve his memory and the influence of his ideas.

This memorial honors a influential thinker whose ideas shaped Chinese political and social discourse during a time of rapid change. Visitors encounter inscriptions and designs throughout the site that reflect his standing as both scholar and writer.

Access is through the main gate, which opens daily and displays informational signs about the site's background. The grounds are easy to explore on foot and the pathways are clearly marked.

The inscriptions display a distinctive script that the person buried here had personally developed as a master calligrapher. This personal stylistic mark makes the site particularly interesting to those who appreciate this art form.