Former Site of the Central Peasant Movement Institute
中央农民运动讲习所旧址
The former site of the Peasant Movement Institute in Hongxiang, Wuchang, run by Mao Zedong. It is next to Mao's former residence and the museum of the CCP's Fifth National Congress site.
The former Central Peasant Movement Institute is located on Hongxiang Lane in Wuchang District. The building was originally the North Road Higher Primary School in the late Qing dynasty. In 1927, Mao Zedong ran the National Peasant Movement Institute here, training many core peasant movement leaders. The site has been restored to its original appearance, including classrooms, dormitories and the canteen. Nearby are Mao Zedong's former residence, the memorial hall of the CCP's Fifth National Congress site and the Wuhan Revolutionary Museum, which can be visited together. Free admission with ID card; closed on Mondays. Near Shouyi Road Station on Metro Line 4, and it can be combined with the Red Building and Tanhualin.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Liangdao Street
- Tanhualin
- Wuchang Uprising Memorial (Red Building)
- Changchun Temple
- Xinhai Revolution Museum
- Yellow Crane Tower
- Hubu Alley
- Qiyimen (Uprising Gate)