Long March was a military retreat by the Chinese Communist. It started on 16 October 1934 from Jiangxi Province and ended on 22 October 1935 in Shaanxi Province covering over 12,500km.
The Chinese Communist started the Long March with 200,000 soldiers. At the end of the Long March, they were left with only 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers.
16 October 1934 Cradle of Republic Scenic Area, Yeping Village, Ruijin City
The Chinese Soviet Republic was established in Ruijin on 7 november 1931 giving the leaders experiene in managing part, military and state. The cradle of Republic scenic area covers Yeping, Red well, 2nd Congresses of the Chinese Soviet Republic and Chinese Soviet Memorial Park. 9 state founders, 8 Senior generals, 35 generals, 114 lieutenant generals and 440 major generals were among those who have lived and worke here. The Long March started after the Nationalist troops started encirclement and the Communist had to abandon Ruijin.
Cradle of Republic Scenic Area, Yeping Village, Ruijin City
Cradle of Republic Scenic Area Former Residence of Chairman Mao, Yeping Village, Ruijin City
Chairman Mao lived here from 1931 to 1933. He used to read books and newspapers under the tree.
Cradle of Republic Scenic Area Former Site of Central Printing House of CSR, Yeping Village, Ruijin City
It was founded in August 1931 to print slogans, leafets, documents and materials for the central government.
Cradle of Republic Scenic Area General Treasury, Yeping Village, Ruijin City
The General Treasury was founded in 1933 by the Central Finance Department. It was responsible for the cash reciept, payment and custody.
Red Well Scenic Spot, Shazhouba Village, Ruijin City
The Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic moved here from Yeping in April 1933. It became the 2nd settlement for the government leaders including Chairman Mao. In July 1934, they moved from here to Yunshi Mountian in Ruijin.
Red Well Scenic Spot Former Residence of Chairman Mao, Shazhouba Village, Ruijin City
Chairman Mao lived and worked here from April 1933 to July 1934.
Red Well Scenic Spot Former Residence of Chairman Mao , Shazhouba Village, Ruijin City
Chairman Mao frequently read under the tree outside his residence.
Red Well Scenic Spot Former Residence of Chairman Mao , Shazhouba Village, Ruijin City
Red Well Scenic Spot Former Site of Central Internal Affairs People's Committee of the Chinese Soviet Republic, Shazhouba Village, Ruijin City
The committee was setup in Novemnber 1931 to provide stable soical security for the social undertaking in the Soviet area.
Red Well Scenic Spot Former Site of the High Court, Shazhouba Village, Ruijin City
Guangdong Province
Location: South China
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Shaoguan
Hunan Province
Location: Central China
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30 October 1934, Rucheng, Chenzhou Prefecture
1st stop of the first Red Army in Hunan
13 November 1934, Yizhang county, Chenzhou Prefecture
1st county city occupied after start of road march.
Guangxi Province
Location: South China
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25 November - 3 December 1935, Xiang River Crossing
Guizhou Province
Location: South West China
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6 January 1935, Zunyi Conference
February 1935, Loushan Pass
Yunnan Province
Location: South West China
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3 - 9 May 1935, Jinsha River Crossing
3 - 9 May 1935, Jinsha River Crossing
Memorial Hall of the Red Army Command Centre for Long March across Lijiang
Long March Statues
Diqing was on the Long March route towards Yanan.
Sichuan Province
Location: South West China
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25 May 1935, Luding Bridge Crossing
July 1935, Jade Dragon Mountain crossing
24 August 1935, Zoige Marsh Crossing
Gansu Province
Location: North West China
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30 September 1935, Lazikou Pass
Shaanxi Province
Location: North West China
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19 October 1935, Yanan Revolutionary Yangjialing Site General Office of CPC Central Committee
Site of the former offices of the CCP Central Committee. The Communist ended the Long March here and stayed till March 1947.
Yanan Revolutionary Yangjialing Site Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Revolutionary Yangjialing Site Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Revolutionary Yangjialing Site Former Residence of Premier Zhou Enlai
Yanan Date Garden Auditorium of the Party Central Secretariat
Yanan Date Garden Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Date Garden Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Date Garden Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Date Garden Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Date Garden Former Residence of Chairman Mao Zedong
Yanan Date Garden Former Residence of Premier Zhou Enlai
