Tourism GuideXibaipo Revolutionary Site
The cradle of New China where the Communist Party of China prepared for nationwide victory
Key Information
Historical Period
1948-1949 Chinese Civil War
UNESCO Status
National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit
Best Time to Visit
Spring and Autumn seasons
Recommended For
History enthusiasts students political scholars
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible with some uneven paths
Guided Tours
Available in Chinese and English
Photography
Allowed throughout most areas
Nearby Attractions
Pingshan County revolutionary sites Taihang Mountains
Xibaipo Revolutionary Site is one of the most significant historical landmarks in modern Chinese history. Located in Pingshan County about 90 kilometers northwest of Shijiazhuang, this was the last rural command center of the Communist Party of China before they entered Beijing. From May 1948 to March 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong and other top leaders lived and worked here, directing the decisive battles of the Chinese Civil War and preparing for the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China. The site preserves the original living quarters, meeting rooms, and military command centers where historic decisions were made. Visitors can walk through the same courtyards where revolutionary leaders planned the future of China, experiencing the humble conditions that contrasted with the monumental events unfolding. The site represents the transition from rural revolutionary base to national governance, embodying the spirit of perseverance and strategic vision that shaped modern China.
Things to Do
- Visit the former residences of Mao Zedong Zhou Enlai and other revolutionary leaders
- Explore the Central Committee Military Commission headquarters where major battles were planned
- See the original meeting room where the historic Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee was held
- Walk through the revolutionary memorial hall with extensive historical exhibits and artifacts
- Visit the Xibaipo Monument and revolutionary leaders bronze statues
- Experience the simple living conditions of revolutionary leaders in their preserved quarters
- Learn about the Three Major Campaigns planned from this location
- See original documents photographs and personal belongings of revolutionary figures
- Walk along the revolutionary trail through the surrounding countryside
- Attend educational presentations about modern Chinese history
