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Xibaipo Memorial Hall

The sacred revolutionary site where the Communist Party of China prepared for the founding of New China

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Xibaipo Memorial Hall
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About Xibaipo Memorial Hall

Xibaipo Memorial Hall is a significant historical site located in Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. It was here that the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chairman Mao Zedong commanded the decisive battles of the Liberation War from May 1948 to March 1949. This humble village served as the last rural revolutionary headquarters before the Party moved to Beijing.

The memorial complex preserves the original residences of revolutionary leaders, military command centers, and historical artifacts that tell the story of China's revolutionary struggle. Visitors can walk through the same courtyards where Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Liu Shaoqi, and other leaders lived and worked, making strategic decisions that shaped modern China. The site represents the spirit of perseverance, unity, and revolutionary determination that led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Visit the original residences of Mao Zedong and other revolutionary leaders
  2. 02Explore the Military Command Center where major battles were planned
  3. 03View historical photographs and documents in the exhibition halls
  4. 04Watch documentary films about the revolutionary period
  5. 05Walk through the revolutionary leaders' meeting rooms
  6. 06See the original telegraph equipment used during the war
  7. 07Visit the memorial statues and monuments in the square
  8. 08Learn about the daily life of revolutionary leaders in Xibaipo
  9. 09Explore the surrounding revolutionary sites in the village
  10. 10Attend educational lectures about revolutionary history

Good to know

Established Year
1978
Exhibition Area
13,400 square meters
National AAAA Tourist Attraction
Yes
Revolutionary Relics
Over 2,000 items
Annual Visitors
Over 1 million
Best Time to Visit
Spring and Autumn
Guided Tours Available
Yes
Audio Guide Languages
Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean
Photography Allowed
Yes (except in some areas)
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

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