Lute Platform

The Lute Platform is a memorial site in Hanyang located between Guishan Hill and Moon Lake on the southern bank of the Hanshui River. The setting overlooks the water and surrounding landscape that spreads across the river landscape.

This site honors two musicians from the Spring and Autumn Period whose story of mutual artistic understanding has been preserved for thousands of years. The names Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi remain connected to this location as symbols of a friendship that shaped how music is understood in Chinese tradition.

This site reflects how a centuries-old story about musical understanding and friendship continues to shape how musicians and artists view their craft today. Visitors can sense the place's role as a space where artistic passion and human connection are remembered as deeply important.

The site is easily reached by subway, with Qintai Station on Line 6 providing direct access to the memorial. Visitors should allow time to walk along the riverside paths and enjoy the views from different vantage points on the grounds.

According to tradition, Yu Boya played one final melody at this location after learning of his friend's death and then destroyed his instrument. This dramatic act of ending his musical career shows the depth of their bond and explains why musicians worldwide regard this place with deep respect.