Yangzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Resort · Shi Kefa Memorial Hall

Yangzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Resort · Shi Kefa Memorial Hall, also known as Shi Gong Temple, is located on the banks of the moat in Yangzhou. It was built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in the ninth year of Tongzhi. Ginkgo biloba in autumn and plum blossoms in winter make the memorial more heroic. After the Qing army captured Beijing, Shi Kefa stood alone in the city of Yangzhou. After the defeat, he was killed. Yangzhou was massacred for ten days. This history is also described in Jin Yong's novel "The Lu Ding Ji". The Yoyo Moat River flows in front of the Shi Kefa Memorial Hall. There is a slightly wider bridge on the river, named Shi Gong Bridge, and another small bridge that leads directly to the main entrance of the Memorial Hall and is only for pedestrians. After entering the door, the first thing you see is the Hall. On both sides, there are famous couplets written by Zhang Erjun of the Qing Dynasty.  Behind the hall is the Shi Cemetery. Since Shi Kefa's body was not found after his death, only the clothes were buried in the tomb. On both sides of the tomb are words written by celebrities at home and abroad for Shi Kefa. In Yangzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Resort · Shi Kefa Memorial Hall, you can see Shi Kefa's handwriting, precious cultural relics, and learn about the deeds of Shi Kefa and other national heroes. In addition, the Guangling Qin Pai Shiliao Exhibition Hall is also in the scenic area. The museum displays ancient qin, paintings and other cultural relics.