Former Site of the Japanese Surrender (Zhijiang)
芷江受降旧址
The site where Japanese forces negotiated their surrender in 1945. The Surrender Memorial Arch is known as the 'Arch of Triumph of China' and is an important witness to victory in the War of Resistance.
The site of the negotiation of Japan's surrender in Zhijiang, which marked the victory of the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, is located at Qilqiao, east of Zhijiang county town. On 21 August 1945, Imai Takeo, representing Japanese forces in China, negotiated surrender with the headquarters of the Chinese Army here. The park includes the Surrender Memorial Arch, the former surrender venue, an exhibition hall and a memorial hall. The Surrender Memorial Arch is known as the 'Arch of Triumph of China.' It is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit and is generally free to visit with identification. It is about 60 km from Hongjiang, and is often visited together with the Flying Tigers Museum.
Opening hours
about 08:30–17:30 (may close Mon)
Nearby sights
- Zhijiang Flying Tigers Museum
- Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge
- Zhijiang Tianhou Temple
- Jingping Ancient Village
- Furong Tower
- Qianyang Ancient Town
- Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town
- Anjiang Agricultural School Memorial Park