Red Army’s Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Park: A Journey Through a Military Miracle Across Time

🌟Key Highlights • Classic Battle of the Four Crossings of the Chishui River: The pinnacle of Mao Zedong’s military command art, where the Red Army, with 30,000 troops, confronted 400,000 enemy soldiers, achieving strategic relocation through flexible tactics. • Three Major Memorial Sites Connected: Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Park (Renhuai), Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall (Xishui), Four Crossings of the Chishui River Red Army Martyrs Cemetery (Chishui), offering a panoramic restoration of history. • Immersive Experience: Dynamic sand table, live-action short films, artifact exhibitions combined with sound, light, and electric technology to bring history to life. 🗺️Recommended Classic Routes 🔥One-Day Highlights (Renhuai + Xishui) Red Army Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Park (Renhuai) → Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall (Xishui) → Tucheng Ancient Town • Suitable for: History enthusiasts, family trips, photography lovers • Highlights: • Memorial Park Dynamic Sand Table: Real-time demonstration of the Red Army’s river crossing routes, with commentary to clearly understand the “feint east, attack west” tactic. • Memorial Hall Live-Action Short Film: Actors’ performances vividly recreate soldiers crossing the river under heavy fire, deeply moving. • Tucheng Ancient Town: Blue-tiled wooden buildings, Red Army slogan walls; wear Hanfu or military uniforms for vintage-style photos; enjoy local snacks like piglet cake and sugar oil cake at dusk, experiencing the local life atmosphere. 🌿Two-Day In-Depth Version (Renhuai + Xishui + Chishui) Day 1: Red Army Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Park → Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall → Tucheng Ancient Town Day 2: Four Crossings of the Chishui River Red Army Martyrs Cemetery → Bing’an Ancient Town → Chishui Danxia Grand Waterfall • Suitable for: Deep cultural tours, outdoor enthusiasts, red education • Highlights: • Martyrs Cemetery: Marble stele inscriptions, 60 historical photos, weapons and ammunition used by the Red Army; pay tribute to the martyrs and feel the spirit of the Long March. • Bing’an Ancient Town: Stroll along bluestone paths, admire stilted buildings reflecting the Chishui River, and experience a slow-paced lifestyle. • Chishui Danxia Grand Waterfall: The largest waterfall in China’s Danxia landform, enjoy the waterfall’s fresh oxygen and forest air. 📸Must-Visit Photo Spots 1️⃣Memorial Park Dynamic Sand Table: Capture the real-time changes of water flow and troop routes, captioned “Watch how 30,000 Red Army troops outsmart 400,000 enemies.” 2️⃣Memorial Hall Live-Action Short Film: Snap the actors’ stunning river crossing moments, captioned “Tears just can’t be held back.” 3️⃣Martyrs Cemetery Monument: Offer flowers and take solemn photos, captioned “Remember the martyrs, honor history.” 4️⃣Tucheng Ancient Town Red Army Slogan Wall: Wear military or Hanfu costumes for vintage-style photos, captioned “Red memories across time.” 💡Practical Tips • Ticket Information: • Red Army Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Park: Free (reservation required). • Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall: Free (reservation and ID required). • Four Crossings of the Chishui River Red Army Martyrs Cemetery: Free. • Opening Hours: • Memorial Park/Memorial Hall: 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30). • Martyrs Cemetery: Open all day (Exhibition Hall 09:00-17:00). • Transportation Guide: • Self-drive: Navigate to “Red Army Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Park” (Sandu Road, Renhuai City) or “Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall” (Long March Street, Tucheng Town, Xishui County). • Bus: Take shuttle buses from Zunyi Zhongzhuang Bus Station or the bus station next to the high-speed rail station to Tucheng Ancient Town. • Direct Shuttle: Zunyi Station - Zunyi South Station - Wujiangzhai: 30 RMB/person. • Dress Suggestions: • Wear plain casual clothes (such as light blue, off-white) for a more solemn look in the memorial hall and better match the red theme in photos. • Wear lightweight, non-slip shoes as the ancient alleys have many steps and the stone slabs can be slippery when wet. • Other Tips: • The memorial hall offers free public guided tours (one at 10 AM and one at 2 PM), and electronic guides can be rented (20 RMB/device). • The martyrs cemetery has 90% green coverage, a quiet environment suitable for paying respects; please keep quiet when taking photos. • Best visited in spring and autumn; summers can be hot in the ancient town, winters are comfortable for visiting the memorial hall and enjoying hot lamb noodles. Red Army Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall