Hejiachong (Red 25th Army Long March Starting Point)
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The Red 25th Army set out on the Long March from here in 1934. A national key cultural heritage site and a Red education destination in the Dabie Mountains.
Hejiachong lies in a mountain hollow in Tiepu Town, Luoshan County. In November 1934, the Red 25th Army assembled here and set out on the Long March, one of four departure points for the Long March's army units. The site has a memorial hall, a group of historic buildings and an ancient ginkgo tree at the village entrance. The exhibits tell the story of the Red 25th Army's Long March and the 'Baby Army' of young soldiers. Visits are generally free. The surrounding hills and forests are serene, and the site can be linked with Lingshan and Dongzhai. Self-driving is convenient.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Lingshan Mountain (Luoshan)
- Dongzhai National Nature Reserve
- Jigongshan (Rooster Mountain)
- Haotang Village
- Xinyang Museum
- Nanwan Lake
- Wenxin Tea Village
- Chengyang City Ruins