Tomb of Zuo Zongtang

The Tomb of Zuo Zongtang is a granite structure in Tiaoma with an entranceway and several pillars that frame the central burial area. The site displays the architectural standards typical of burial grounds built for high-ranking Qing officials.

The tomb was built after the general died in Fuzhou in 1885 and was completed in 1886 under Qing oversight. It stands as a monument to an influential military leader at the end of the Qing dynasty.

The general is honored here as a key military figure of the late Qing period, and his burial place reflects the status of a high-ranking official. The site draws people interested in understanding this era and his role in Chinese military history.

The tomb is located in Tiaoma and sits about 15 minutes by taxi from Changsha South Railway Station. The site is relatively easy to reach and the surroundings are straightforward to navigate.

Red Guards damaged the original structure significantly during the Cultural Revolution, but it was later restored. The reconstruction work in the 1980s shows how important the site became to local heritage.

Location: Tiaoma

Inception: 1886

GPS coordinates: 28.09816,113.09902

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03