He Long Memorial Hall
贺龙纪念馆
The He Long Marshal Memorial Hall and former residence in Hongjiaguan, Sangzhi. Learn about the life of He Long, from 'two kitchen knives starting the revolution' onward.
The He Long Memorial Hall is in Hongjiaguan Bai Ethnic Township, Sangzhi County. It consists of the memorial hall, He Long's former residence, the He family ancestral hall, and a statue square for Marshal He Long. The exhibits cover the Marshal's path from 'two kitchen knives starting the revolution' to his work in the Hunan-Hubei-West Soviet area and the Hunan-Hubei-Sichuan-Guizhou Soviet area, with many artifacts and photographs. It is a major red education site in Hunan. Entry is free, but you need to bring your ID card. It may be closed on Mondays. It is about 70 km from downtown Zhangjiajie and can be combined with Jiutian Cave for a one-day trip to Sangzhi. Hongjiaguan is also a Bai settlement, so you can see Bai traditional houses while you are there.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00; closed Mon (check notices)
Nearby sights
- Jiutian Cave
- Yangjiajie Scenic Area
- Huangshizhai
- Maoyan River Rafting
- Golden Whip Stream
- Wulingyuan / Yuanjiajie
- Bailong Elevator
- Tianzi Mountain