If you go

Jiangxi province boasts abundant “Red” tourism resources and the following three tourist routes are especially recommended to help visitors gain a better understanding of the Party’s history

Northern route: where the army flag rose Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi province, is where the August 1 Uprising, the Party’s first armed revolt against the Kuomintang, took place. Museums, memorials and the source of the Aug 1 Uprising are well worth a visit and nearby Lushan Mountain provides visitors with stunning natural views.

Western route: the birthplace of the Chinese revolution In 1927, the leaders of the first administration of the People’s Republic of China, including Mao Zedong and Zhu De, founded the first rural revolutionary base area on Jinggang Mountain. About 16 kilometers away is Pingxiang, a city with a history of more than 1,700 years. This route features Mao’s former residence, a cemetery for martyrs and sites of the Autumn Harvest Uprising led by Mao, which is known as one of the three major revolutions in modern Chinese history.

Southern route: the cradle of the republic The government led by the Party was headquartered in Ruijin from 1931 to 1934, which is known as the former “Red Capital of China”. The Red Army’s Long March also started from there and visitors can recall the army’s exploits while enjoying the city’s numerous scenic spots.