Jiao Yulu Memorial Park
焦裕禄纪念园
The Jiao Yulu Memorial Hall and tomb in Lankao County town, a well-known red education base where you can see the Jiao paulownia tree he planted himself.
Jiao Yulu Memorial Park lies in the north of Lankao County town, about 60 km from downtown Kaifeng. It includes the Jiao Yulu Memorial Hall, his tomb and a memorial square. Through many artifacts and photographs, it tells the story of how, from 1962 to 1964, while serving as Party secretary of Lankao County, Jiao Yulu led residents in fighting the 'three disasters' of wind-blown sand, waterlogging and saline-alkali soil. Admission is free (reservation or ID required). In Lankao town you can also see the paulownia trees Jiao planted, known as 'Jiao paulownias.' To get there, take a high-speed train from Kaifeng to Lankao South Station, about 20 minutes, and then a taxi. It can be combined with Dongbatou Yellow River Bend as a day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:30 (may close Mondays; check official site)
Nearby sights
- Dongbatou Yellow River Bend
- Iron Pagoda Park
- Henan University Minglun Campus
- Yuwangtai Park
- Shuanglong Lane
- Kaifeng East Mosque
- Po Pagoda
- Former Residence of Liu Qingxia