The Tomb of Zhou Yide lies east of Weizhuang Village, three li southeast of the county seat. Zhou Yide (1676–1757), courtesy name Kexie and art name Danfu, was a native of North Pass of Jinxiang County. He rendered outstanding and enduring meritorious service to the cause of national reunification of the Chinese nation. He authored a military treatise titled On the Fire Dragon Battle Formation. Having served in the army for more than forty years, he fought numerous campaigns across the country amid a busy military career. As an official, he remained upright and incorruptible without owning any farmland. He lived a simple and impoverished life in his hometown in his old age.

Most ancient tombs face south, yet Zhou Yide’s tomb is exceptional with its gate opening north. There is an interesting anecdote behind this. It was said that Zhou Yide’s son was stubbornly disobedient and opposed his father in everything. If Zhou Yide called something black, his son would insist it was white. Zhou never managed to bring his son round.

On his deathbed, Zhou Yide told his son: “After I pass away, build the tomb gate facing north.” He counted on his son’s habitual defiance, expecting the gate would end up facing south against his order. Unexpectedly, overcome with grief after his father’s death, the son gave up his former perversity. He strictly followed the last wish and indeed constructed the tomb gate opening north.