Jinggangshan Attractions
Jinggangshan is situated in the south of Jiangxi Province, on the border with Hunan.
In the 1920s this region, together with the Jinggangshan Mountains, was the scene of Mao's first revolutionary struggles, thereafter becoming the base of the Red Army, which Mao formed. It was from here that the Communists began their famous Long March in 1934.
Today the region is a popular place to visit on account of the interesting architectural monuments and its many picturesque villages.
In the 1920s this region, together with the Jinggangshan Mountains, was the scene of Mao's first revolutionary struggles, thereafter becoming the base of the Red Army, which Mao formed. It was from here that the Communists began their famous Long March in 1934.
Today the region is a popular place to visit on account of the interesting architectural monuments and its many picturesque villages.
Ciping Zhen
Ciping Zhen is the most important district in Jinggingshan and was where Mao's peasant army had its headquarters.
The headquarters of the New 4th Army Corps, Mao's house and the Town Museum can all be visited.
The headquarters of the New 4th Army Corps, Mao's house and the Town Museum can all be visited.
Dajing Zhen
The district of the town known as Dajing Zhen occupies a valley surrounded by high mountains. There are several buildings here which bear testimony to the Maoist revolution: the Red Army dormitory, Mao's dwelling and the field hospital.
Grotto of the Stone Swallow
The 1000m/.5mi long Grotto of the Stone Swallow (Shiyan Dong) lies 9km/5.5mi northeast of Ciping Zhen. In the lower section there are seven small dripstone caves with stalactites and stalagmites. These caves have become joined together by tiny narrow passages. The cave was formed by centuries of erosion taking place in the limestone.
