Yangjiagou Revolutionary Site
杨家沟革命旧址
The base of the CPC Central Committee and Mao Zedong during their campaign in northern Shaanxi in 1947–1948. Mao lived and worked in the cave dwellings of the Ma family manor, which is itself a fine piece of architecture.
Yangjiagou lies about 20 km southeast of Mizhi County town. From November 1947 to March 1948, while the CPC Central Committee and Mao Zedong were moving through northern Shaanxi, they were stationed here and held the “December Meeting.” The site is based on the Ma family manor. Its “New Courtyard” was designed by Ma Xingmin, who studied in Japan, and its cave dwellings combine Chinese and Western architectural elements, making it a fine example of Shaanbei cave architecture. Admission is free; allow about 1 hour. It can be combined with the Jiang Family Manor into a half-day eastern Mizhi tour.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:30 (check scenic area notices)