The Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery (Chinese: 八宝山革命公墓; pinyin: Bābǎoshān gémìng gōngmù) is Beijing's main resting place for the highest-ranking revolutionary heroes, high government officials and in recent years, individuals deemed of major importance due to their contributions to society. In Chinese, Babaoshan literally means "The Eight-Treasure Mountains". The cemetery is located in the Shijingshan District, a municipality located in western Beijing.
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