Memorial Hall of the Four Crossings of the Chishui River
四渡赤水纪念馆
A red-themed memorial hall in Tucheng Ancient Town, Xishui County, using artifacts, maps and recreated scenes to tell the story of the 1935 Four Crossings of the Chishui River by the Central Red Army.
The Memorial Hall of the Four Crossings of the Chishui River is in Tucheng Town, Xishui County, Zunyi City, about 1.5 hours by car from Chishui city center. In January 1935, the Central Red Army crossed the Chishui River at the Tucheng ferry after fighting at Qinggang Slope. Over the following weeks, it crossed the river four times on the Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan border, escaping the encirclement of hundreds of thousands of enemy troops. Mao Zedong called it his 'masterstroke.' The memorial hall presents the story through many historical photos, artifacts, sand-table models and animated maps. It is a national demonstration base for patriotic education. Outside the hall is Tucheng Ancient Town. On foot or by car (about 10 minutes), you can visit the First Crossing Ferry, the Qinggang Slope battle site and the Memorial Hall of Chinese Women Red Army Soldiers. A visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Admission is free, but tickets are issued against your ID card. The hall is usually closed on Mondays. Getting there: buses run from Chishui and Xishui county towns to Tucheng. By car, take the G4215 Rong-Zun Expressway and exit at Tucheng. Note: study tour groups gather at certain times, so arrive early in the morning if you can. For a guided tour, book at the front desk.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)