Zhaojin Revolutionary Base Memorial
陕甘边革命根据地照金纪念馆
The heart of the Zhaojin red tourism area, presenting the history of how Liu Zhidan, Xie Zichang, and Xi Zhongxun founded the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base. A classic national red tourism destination.
The memorial is located in Zhaojin Town, Yaozhou District. Opened in 2013, it uses photographs, artifacts, and recreated scenes to tell the story of how Liu Zhidan, Xie Zichang, Xi Zhongxun, and others established the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base and the Zhaojin Soviet government in 1933. It is a classic national red tourism site and a popular destination for Party member study tours. Nearby are the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Monument, the Zhaojin Red Town street district, and the former Xuejiazhai site, and you can combine a visit here with Zhaojin Danxia in one day. Admission is free. The memorial is generally closed on Mondays, and holidays require advance booking. Driving from Tongchuan urban area takes about 1–1.5 hours, and Xi'an also has direct tourist shuttles to Zhaojin. Zhaojin Town has hotels and farmhouse restaurants.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00 (check official notices)
Nearby sights
- Zhaojin Danxia Landform (Xuejiazhai)
- Xiangshan Mountain (Daxiangshan Temple)
- Shende Temple Pagoda
- Yuhua Palace Ski Resort
- Yaozhou Kiln Museum
- Yuhua Palace
- Yaowang Mountain
- Chenlu Ancient Town