Ranzhuang Tunnel Warfare Site
冉庄地道战遗址
A classic tunnel-warfare site from the War of Resistance on the central Hebei Plain; crawl into the original tunnels to experience the network linking every village.
Ranzhuang lies in Qingyuan District. During the War of Resistance against Japan, villagers dug a network of tunnels linking every household, making it the model of tunnel warfare in central Hebei. The film Tunnel Warfare was based on this village. The site preserves the original street layout, elevated fortified houses, tunnel entrances disguised as stoves and livestock troughs, and some tunnels that can be entered. There is also a tunnel warfare memorial hall, and the site is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. The tunnels are narrow and low, so those who are claustrophobic should avoid them. Admission is usually free or low-cost (confirm on site). It is about 30 km from Baoding city, and allow around 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Huai Army Guild Hall
- Ancient Lotus Pond Garden
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)
- Zhili Governor-General's Office
- Baoding West Street
- Dacige Pavilion
- Baoding Military Academy Museum
- Yaowang Temple (Anguo)