Suqian Xuefeng Park

Suqian Xuefeng Park

Suqian Xuefeng Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a classic red tourism site.

Xuefeng Park is a large urban park built to commemorate anti-Japanese national heroes represented by General Peng Xuefeng. It serves multiple purposes including commemoration, patriotic education, national defense education, and leisure tourism, and is the largest patriotic education base in Suqian. The park was completed in September 2007, covering an area of 320 acres, and is divided into four functional areas: commemoration and reverence, waterscape sightseeing, inspirational education, and supporting services. Located between Xingfu North Road and Huanghe North Road in the city center, on the north side of North Ring Road, and within the landscape corridors formed by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Ancient Yellow River, the park is divided into four major functional zones: commemoration, waterscape sightseeing, inspirational education, and supporting services.

General Peng Xuefeng was an outstanding commander of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and the New Fourth Army, and an influential historical figure in modern Chinese revolutionary history. He devoted 20 years to the revolution, risking his life in battles across the country. Known for his intelligence and bravery, he achieved remarkable military accomplishments and was hailed by Mao Zedong and others as "a role model for communists." He was also recognized by General Secretary - as one of the eight anti-Japanese national heroes mentioned in his speech at the 60th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance, and was among the 36 military strategists identified by the CPC Central Committee. General Peng Xuefeng left many heroic and moving deeds in northern Jiangsu, and after his sacrifice, he was buried in Sihong, Jiangsu.

Yude Square

In 1922, Peng Xuefeng entered the Yude Middle School founded by Feng Yuxiang in Beijing. The strict, intense, and arduous semi-military education had a significant impact on Peng Xuefeng’s development of military skills, as well as the formation of his anti-imperialist patriotism, love for the people, and meticulous, rigorous work style. He joined the Communist Youth League. This marked the beginning of his glorious 20-year struggle of “risking his life for the revolution,” and the start of his magnificent chapter of “fighting for the revolution and serving the people.”

Red Star Lookout

On September 3, 1932, the division commander of the Red Second Army betrayed and defected to the enemy, taking the Fifth Regiment north into the White Area. Upon learning of this, General Peng Xuefeng led 15 men to secretly head north. Five days later, they found the Fifth Regiment and persuaded its soldiers to return south. For his decisive action in quelling the rebellion and saving the regiment, General Peng Xuefeng was awarded the “Red Star Medal” by the Chinese Soviet Republic.

Long March Road

In October 1934, General Peng Xuefeng participated in the Long March, serving as the leader of the First Field Column of the Military Commission, commander of the 5th Division of the Red 3rd Army Corps, commander of the 2nd Column of the Shaanxi-Gansu Detachment, and political commissar of the 4th Division of the Red 1st Army Corps. In every battle fought by the Central Red Army, he always charged at the front, leading by example, and often served as the commander of the vanguard forces.

Iron Division Forest

Peng Dehuai assigned General Peng Xuefeng to serve as the political commissar of the 6th Division. After arriving, the general engaged deeply with the grassroots, communicating with Red Army soldiers and

officers at all levels. By improving relations between officers and soldiers, he eliminated warlordism and its influence. Soon, the spirit and combat effectiveness of the Red 6th Division underwent a qualitative transformation, earning it the title of “Iron Division.”

Sword Tempering Garden

In 1994, on the 50th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the British Queen approved the transfer of the “Wilke Holy Sword” to the Peng Xuefeng Cemetery to commemorate his outstanding contributions to national liberation in the global anti-fascist war. Additionally, missiles gifted by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force are displayed here.

General Peng Xuefeng’s family letters often bore the signature “Bai Xue, Hong Feng.”

Ban Cheng Island

Bancheng Town in Sihong County, Jiangsu Province, was the headquarters of the New Fourth Army’s 4th Division led by General Peng Xuefeng. It is also where General Peng Xuefeng rests. The military and civilians of Bancheng shared a particularly deep bond with the general.

Dawn Square

On September 27, 1938, the New Fourth Army guerrilla unit was officially established in Zhugou Town, with General Peng Xuefeng serving as commander and political commissar. In Zhugou, the general personally founded the guerrilla unit’s official newspaper—Dawn Daily, with the masthead personally inscribed by him. Dawn Daily played a significant role in uniting and educating the people, striking against the enemy, and reflecting and guiding work. It became a beloved spiritual nourishment for soldiers and civilians. In December of the same year, General Peng Xuefeng organized the establishment of the Dawn Drama Troupe, which became a cultural light cavalry on the anti-Japanese battlefield in central China. In August 1941, General Peng Xuefeng formed the 4th Division Cavalry Regiment, which achieved numerous military successes on the battlefield. The Dawn Daily, Dawn Drama Troupe, and Cavalry Regiment created by General Peng Xuefeng were collectively referred to as the “Three Treasures” by soldiers and civilians.

Chang Huai Road

In August 1997, Comrade - inscribed a message for General Peng Xuefeng: “A versatile talent of his generation, whose achievements benefit the nation and extend along the Changhuai.”

Selling Horses Slope

During the difficult period of establishing the Yu-Wan-Su Anti-Japanese Base, General Peng Xuefeng resorted to “selling horses to survive the spring famine.” He ordered the sale of warhorses, including his own chestnut horse, to maintain the regiment’s living expenses and provided relief to impoverished families without food or fuel. This place is named “Selling Horses Slope” to commemorate General Peng’s noble character of serving the country and the people.

Victory Pavilion

General Peng Xuefeng, known for his intelligence and bravery, led troops in battles across the country. The forces under his command were often at the forefront and achieved remarkable military success. He participated in the third, fourth, and fifth anti-encirclement campaigns and the 25,000-li Long March, achieving victory after victory and becoming a renowned young general of the Red Army era. Additionally, the “Victory Pavilion” was constructed in his honor.

Flying Cavalry Bridge

On August 1, 1941, General Peng Xuefeng formed the Cavalry Regiment, whose tactics and techniques resembled those of the Soviet Red Army cavalry, earning them the title “Red Cossacks.” The light “Flying Cavalry Bridge” spans “September Lake,” reminiscent of the galloping warhorses of those days.

September Lake

The name "September" holds a special connection to the life of General Peng Xuefeng. Peng Xuefeng was born in September 1907 in Zhenping County, Henan Province; he joined the Chinese Communist Party in September 1926; he married Lin Ying in September 1941; and he sacrificed his life in September 1944 in Xiayi County, Henan Province. Covering an area of 75 acres, the park's main attractions are arranged around the lake. A walk around the lake allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery while gaining a comprehensive understanding of General Peng Xuefeng’s life and deeds, providing a profound patriotic education.

The Peng Xuefeng Memorial Hall is the centerpiece of the entire park, located at its highest point. The design integrates a monument with a museum, highlighting the fusion of tradition and modernity, as well as commemoration and sightseeing. Through various techniques such as symbolic forms and metaphorical expressions, it fully portrays General Peng Xuefeng’s image as both a scholar and a warrior, as well as the uplifting spirit of new Suqian. Ascending the steps from the square and looking up, the grandeur and majesty of the architectural complex are further emphasized.

The main façade of the Peng Xuefeng Memorial Hall faces the park’s central axis. It adopts the form of a traditional Chinese courtyard building, where indoor and outdoor spaces blend and interconnect, creating a rich sense of spatial layering. In the center of the courtyard stands a statue of General Peng Xuefeng, serving as the focal point of the entire structure. The memorial hall is 100 meters long in total, symbolizing the 100th anniversary of the general’s birth. The main building is divided into four sections: the Exhibition Hall, the General’s Hall, the Dawn Cinema, and the Lecture Hall, all arranged around the central atrium with a circular corridor. The exterior walls of the memorial hall mainly use white and red granite, symbolizing snow and maple leaves respectively. The design draws inspiration from the “snow” and “maple” in General Peng Xuefeng’s name, aiming to reflect the purity of snow and the vibrancy of maple.

The Memorial Tower is 70 meters tall, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the War of Resistance. The grand staircase is 37 meters wide, symbolizing the glorious life of General Peng Xuefeng. The outer walls of the memorial tower are constructed with white granite and transparent glass. The design concept of the tower is inspired by a sharp ceremonial sword personally designed by General Peng Xuefeng for the cavalry regiment, widely praised as the “Xuefeng Sword.” The towering memorial tower fully embodies the heroic spirit of the resistance forces led by General Peng Xuefeng—fearless in battle and unafraid of sacrifice. Inside the tower, there is an observation deck that offers a stunning view of the cityscape from the highest point.

Address: No. 288, Huanghe North Road, Sucheng District, Suqian City

Type: Urban Park Memorial

Rating: AAAA

Recommended Visit Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Phone: 0527-84246862

Opening Hours:

8:30-17:00

Ticket Information:

Free admission.

Information Source: Jiangsu Provincial Forestry Bureau