Beijing is the capital of our country. Every inch of the land here is full of history. It is a city with a long revolutionary history and a rich red cultural heritage. So what are the famous places in Beijing? What about red tourist attractions? 1. Tiananmen Square
The first stop for countless Chinese people traveling to Beijing is often Tiananmen Square. Taking a photo in front of Tiananmen Square has become their most ceremonial event. If you can watch the national flag raising here, you will feel even more proud!
Tiananmen Square is located at the southern end of the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is rectangular, 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west, with a total area of ??440,000 square meters. The entire square can accommodate 1 million people. There are many famous buildings around Tiananmen Square. On the west side of the square is the Great Hall of the People, on the north end is the Tiananmen Rostrum, and on the east side is the National Museum of China.
Tiananmen Square is the symbol of New China - it was here that the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China was held. On October 1, 1949, on the Tiananmen Gate Tower, Chairman Mao solemnly declared to the people of the world that "the People's Republic of China has been established! The Chinese people have stood up since then!"
In Tiananmen Square In the middle, stands the Monument to the People's Heroes, and at the southern end of the square is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall will reopen on July 5, please make an appointment in advance)
Tiananmen Square is a witness to China’s modern revolution, the birth of New China, and the happy life of today’s people. . 2. Zhongshan Park
Zhongshan Park is located on the west side of Tiananmen, separated from the Forbidden City by a wall, covering an area of ??230,000 square meters. It is a monumental classical temple garden. It was originally the Shejitan in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Later, it was renamed Zhongshan Park in 1928 to commemorate the great democratic revolution pioneer-Mr. Sun Yat-sen.
Enter from the main entrance of Zhongshan Park and zigzag northward along the east promenade. Next to the ancient cypresses, the simple and elegant traditional building with four corridors and eight columns is Laijin Yuxuan, which was built in 1915. The teahouse is one of the places where advanced intellectuals carried out revolutionary activities during the founding period of the Communist Party of China.
In November 1918, Li Dazhao delivered his famous speech here - "The Victory of the Common People". He said: "The victory of democracy is the victory of the common people." His sonorous and powerful voice shocked the hearts of the people. , ignited the fire in the hearts of revolutionary patriots to save the country. In July 1919, the Young China Society initiated by Li Dazhao and others was officially established in Laijin Yuxuan. According to the proposal of Li Dazhao and others: "The purpose of this society, the spirit of this science, is for social activities to create a young China. The creed of the society is: 1. Struggle, 2. Practice, 3. Perseverance, 4. Frugality." Li Dazhao once introduced Mao Zedong, Zhao Shiyan, Zhang Wentian, Yun Daiying and others joined the society. After the Marxism Research Society of Peking University was established in 1920, Li Dazhao also came here many times to promote Marxism.
After the founding of New China, party and state leaders such as Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, Deng Xiaoping and others came to the park to participate in large-scale garden activities. There are famous landscapes in the park such as Liao Cypress, Sheji Altar, Zhongshan Hall, Guarding Peace Square, Lanting Stele Pavilion, Motto Pavilion, Huifang Garden, and Tanghuawu. 3. New Culture Movement Hall
(Peking University Red Building)
Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial Hall is located at No. 29 Wusi Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is an old site built based on the former Peking University Red Building. The museum is the only comprehensive museum in the country that comprehensively displays the history of the May Fourth New Culture Movement.
The Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial Hall mainly restores the historical appearance of the Red Building of Peking University during the May Fourth Period, supplemented by displays and exhibitions. It has restored the library director's room, registration room, second reading room, and fourteenth library. As well as the original historical appearance of the trendy magazine office, the student classroom, and the gate of the Red Building.
The "Pioneers of the New Era - Exhibition of the New Culture Movement" and the special exhibition on Cai Yuanpei and Chen Duxiu held here provide a relatively comprehensive display of the scenes of pioneers such as Chen Duxiu, Cai Yuanpei, Mao Zedong, and Li Dazhao working in the Red Mansion. It highlights the historical atmosphere of the Red Mansion during the May Fourth New Culture Movement.
The New Culture Movement Memorial Hall, based on the Red Building, adheres to the purpose of publicizing and carrying forward the May Fourth spirit of "patriotism, progress, democracy, and science" and continuously launches various forms of exhibitions to educate the general public, especially young people. Carry out vivid patriotism education. 4. Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling
At No. 46, North Shore of Houhai, is the former residence of Soong Ching Ling, the honorary chairman of the People's Republic of China.
Song Qingling is a world-famous great warrior of patriotism, democracy, internationalism, and communism, a great woman of the twentieth century, and Mrs. Sun Yat-sen.
The former residence of Soong Ching Ling was originally the Mingzhu Mansion. During the Qianlong period, it was the He_Bie Yuan. During the Jiaqing period, it was the palace garden of Prince Yong_Yong. The palace garden of his father, Prince Chun Zaifeng, is the Prince Regent's Palace Garden.
The garden is surrounded by clear water, rugged mountains and rocks, a collection of flowers and trees, luxuriant grass, pavilions and pavilions, scattered among them, integrating into one, making it a quiet and elegant garden. Soong Ching Ling moved here in April 1963 and continued to work, study and live until her death on May 29, 1981.
Song Qingling followed Mr. Sun Yat-sen and joined the revolution from a young age until the last moment of his life. The former residence of Soong Ching Ling maintains the original display and maintains the vivid scenes of Soong Ching Ling's work, study, reading, interviews, discussions, banquets, rests, entertainment, pigeon feeding, flower appreciation, etc. during her lifetime. It also displays Soong Ching Ling's life exhibition and is a collection of visits, tours, activities, and conferences. as an important place. 5. Li Dazhao’s former residence
The original display of Li Dazhao’s former residence is located in the north courtyard of the former residence. It is a small triple courtyard with a cultural relic building of 190 square meters, 3 main rooms, 4 east and west wing rooms, and 6 east and west wing rooms. . It mainly reflects Li Dazhao's family life, revolutionary activities and social interactions from the spring of 1920 to January 1924. It also briefly introduces Comrade Li Dazhao's life and main contributions.
On the wall of the main room hangs the couplet written by Li Dazhao, "Iron shoulders bear moral responsibility, skillful hands write articles", which is a true portrayal of his glorious life.
Li Dazhao’s former residence has special value in the history of the Communist Party of China. The period of living in Houzhai Hutong was the first golden era of Li Dazhao's life and career, and it was also an extremely busy period for him. He made great contributions to spreading Marxism, founding the Communist Party of China, establishing the National Revolutionary United Front, consolidating and developing Kuomintang cooperation, and leading the northern revolutionary movement. 6. Lu Xun Museum
Beijing Lu Xun Museum is located at No. 19, Gongmenkou 2, Fuchengmen Nei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. It houses Lu Xun’s former residence and Lu Xun’s exhibitions.
Lu Xun’s former residence is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It was designed and rebuilt by Lu Xun after purchasing it in the spring of 1924. It is also the most complete Lu Xun’s residence in Beijing so far. Lu Xun lived here for more than two years. In May 1929 and November 1932, he returned to Beijing from Shanghai twice to visit his mother and also lived here. Lu Xun wrote three anthologies here: "Huagai Collection", "Huagai Collection Sequel" and "Weeds", as well as some chapters of "Wandering", "Morning Blossoms Picked at Dusk" and "Grave".
Lu Xun created a large number of novels, essays, essays, poems and other works throughout his life, such as "Blessings", "The True Story of Ah Q", "The Scream", "Wandering", "Morning Blossoms Picked Up at Dusk", etc. He fought with his pen as a weapon throughout his life and was hailed as the "soul of the nation" and the banner of modern Chinese literature. "With cold eyebrows and cold eyes, he bows his head and is willing to be a bully" is a portrayal of his life. Mao Zedong commented, "Lu Xun was the leader of China's cultural revolution. He was not only a great writer, but also a great thinker and a great revolutionist." 7. Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall
The Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall is located in Wanping City near Marco Polo Bridge, where the "July 7th Incident" occurred. It is the only large-scale museum in the country that comprehensively reflects the history of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War. Comprehensive thematic memorial hall. The cultural relics collection in the museum is mainly composed of various historical documents and related objects from the Anti-Japanese War period from 1931 to 1945. There are currently more than 30,000 pieces (sets) in the collection.
Directly in front of the memorial hall is the Anti-Japanese War Square. In the center of the square stands the "Lugou Lion Wake" symbolizing the awakening of the Chinese nation. Surrounding it are antique buildings based on the Ming and Qing styles. In front of the door is the magnificent inscription " "Commemorative Site for the Comprehensive Outbreak of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on July 7, 1937." The overall view of the memorial hall is solemn and solemn.
The memorial hall displays the full-scale outbreak of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the victorious end of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the development of New China, etc. Ancient and precious video materials, supplemented by detailed explanations in text, make people understand the history more clearly. There are also military combat pictures and some historical artifacts displayed on the wall, and combat tools are displayed below. Close contact with the history of the Anti-Japanese War is real and profound, and the national soul and Chinese sentiment emerge spontaneously.
Remember some people, remember some things, remember the revolutionary martyrs, be nostalgic and inherit the new, and quietly listen to the sound of history under the bustling city of Beijing. Only after coming here can you feel the smoke of war and heroic spirit. , everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, be proud of the motherland! 8. Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution
The Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution is located in Haidian District, Beijing. It is one of the top ten buildings in the capital dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the National Day. First, it is also the only large-scale comprehensive military history museum in China, covering an area of ??more than 80,000 square meters, with a construction area of ??more than 60,000 square meters and an exhibition area of ??more than 40,000 square meters. ***There are Red Army Hall, Anti-Japanese Hall, Liberation Hall, Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Hall, Modern Hall, Weapons Hall, Militia Hall, Gift Hall, and Comprehensive Hall.
The display system of the military museum mainly reflects the military history of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, ancient and modern Chinese military history and world military history. The collection of cultural relics includes aircraft, cannons, ships, missiles, firearms, ammunition, cold weapons, medals, badges, seals, coins, pottery, porcelain, utensils, clothing, flags, documents, notes, etc.
The history witnessed by these exhibits ranges from the revolutionary period in the wind and rain to the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics that continues to move to the center of the world stage. Their wide range of categories and long time span can be described as a miniature version of the Chinese revolution. "Encyclopedia" of cultural relics. 9. Heishan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Park
Located in Baiwangshan Forest Park in Haidian District, Beijing, it is the forest oxygen bar closest to the urban area. Not only does it have a beautiful natural environment, but it also has a legendary red memory: more than 70 years ago, a fierce battle took place here, and anti-Japanese soldiers shot down a Japanese aircraft, which greatly boosted the morale of the military and civilians in the war. The Black Mountain War Memorial Park located here uses inscriptions and reliefs to record the heroic deeds of the revolutionary martyrs.
After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937, the underground workers of our party in Peiping, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, formed a team, the National Anti-Japanese Army, to fight against the enemy. On September 8, 1937, in order to raise weapons, the National Anti-Japanese Army all entered the French Church in Montenegro where guns were hidden. After the Japanese army learned the news, they sent two squadrons to attack. The National Anti-Japanese Army resisted bravely with only rifles and machine guns, and created the history of shooting down an enemy plane with light weapons for the first time. The Black Mountain War against Japan not only suppressed the enemy's rampant aggression. , which also enhanced the confidence of our soldiers and civilians in the Anti-Japanese War.
After this battle, the National Anti-Japanese Army expanded to more than 3,000 people. At the end of the year, it was reorganized into the fifth detachment of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region in Fuping, Hebei Province. It continued to fight in the mountainous areas west of Beiping and established the Pingxi Anti-Japanese Base Area. The construction has made immortal achievements.
The green mountains remain unchanged, the green waters flow forever, the heroes have passed away, but the righteousness remains forever.
We live in a happy era, which was created by countless revolutionary ancestors. It was the courageous resistance and hard work of our ancestors that protected our territory and laid a solid foundation for our happy life today.
In Beijing, you can not only appreciate the magnificent natural beauty, but also let the touching deeds of heroes wash and purify your soul, and be influenced by the revolutionary tradition. "Visiting a holy place once will purify your soul."