Fan Kuai Tomb

The Fan Kuai Tomb is in Hongqi Village, Wuyang County, Luohe, in Henan province, China, about 40 km west of the city centre. It is the traditional tomb of Fan Kuai, a general who served the Han founder Liu Bang and who is remembered in Chinese history for his boldness at the Hongmen Banquet, an episode retold in the Records of the Grand Historian and in popular culture. Luohe lists the tomb among the heritage monuments of Wuyang County. The site is outdoors, with hours not published and ticket price not confirmed, so visitors should ask on arrival. Visitors see a burial mound and any associated stone markers or inscriptions, set in a rural village landscape rather than a developed tourist complex. The interest is largely historical and associative, and the visit is brief: about 30 minutes is sufficient. It suits travellers following Han dynasty and Chu-Han contention history, and it is usually combined with the Jiahu sites and the Shanshan Guild Hall in the same area, since the tomb on its own does not justify a long trip. Dry weather is best, because village approaches can be muddy after rain. Crowds are essentially absent, and the location is quiet throughout the year, so photographers can work without interruption; soft morning or late-afternoon light suits the mound and its surroundings. Interpretation, where present, is in Chinese. Public transport is limited, so a taxi or DiDi from Luohe or from Wuyang town is the practical option, and arranging a return ride or keeping the driver waiting avoids being stranded in a rural area. Because details of the tomb's preservation status and facilities are not confirmed, visitors should treat the stop as a short, low-key addition to a Wuyang day trip.