Chen Jiageng Memorial Site: A Scenic and Cultural Gem in Xiamen

The Chen Jiageng Memorial Site is located in the picturesque Jimei District, comprising of Mr. Chen [...]

The Chen Jiageng Memorial Site is located in the picturesque Jimei District, comprising of Mr. Chen Jiageng’s former residence, the Chen Jiageng Memorial Hall, Gui Lai Tang, Gui Lai Yuan, Jiageng Park, and Ao Yuan. The scenic area is tranquil and elegant, with a pleasant climate. The majestic Xiamen Bridge soars above here, and the picturesque Xinglin Bay is adjacent to it, together with Jimei University located here, forming a stunning campus scenery that attracts students from all over the country.
The Chen Jiageng Memorial Site boasts a wealth of unique scientific and educational resources: the ‘fusion of Chinese and Western’ architectural culture of the memorial site is rich and distinctive; the ‘Teacher Respect and Education Honor Stele’ and ‘Peach and Plum Blossoms’ sculptures in Jiageng Park are profound in thought and far-reaching in meaning; Ao Yuan, known as the ‘Stone Sculpture Museum,’ features exquisite stone carving groups on ‘historical allusions,’ ‘folk culture,’ ‘natural and cultural landscapes,’ ‘scientific knowledge,’ and ‘daily behavioral norms,’ which are vivid and profound; the ‘memorabilia of Mr.


Chen Jiageng’ and ‘pictures of Mr. Chen Jiageng’s life and deeds’ displayed in Mr. Chen Jiageng’s former residence and the Chen Jiageng Memorial Hall, fully demonstrate Mr. Chen Jiageng’s lifelong love for science, respect for teachers and education, and his foresight and great man’s style in emphasizing science popularization.



The site is open all year round from 08:00 to 17:30.


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