The Japanese-built Gun Tower from the War of Resistance Against Japan in Chang’an

The Japanese-built Gun Tower from the War of Resistance Against Japan in Chang’an

The Japanese-built Gun Tower from the War of Resistance Against Japan in Chang’an is a cultural relic protection unit of Haining City.

The Japanese-built Gun Tower from the War of Resistance Against Japan in Chang’an is located at Chang’an Town Railway Station. Dating back to the period of the War of Resistance Against Japan, it is categorized as an important modern historical site and representative structure.

On August 11, 2010, the Japanese-built Gun Tower from the War of Resistance Against Japan in Chang’an was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Haining City.

Chang’an Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Haining City. In 1958, the Chang’an People’s Commune was established, which was converted into a county-level town in 1961, and in 1992, Chang’an Township was merged into it. It covers an area of 43.1 square kilometers with a population of 52,000. The Shanghai-Hangzhou Railway runs through the town. It administers 16 village committees: Chushi, Dongchen, Yancang, Luer, Tianming, Hongjin, Xinmin, Vegetable Village, Laozhuang, Dongguan, Wandu, Weiguo, Xiaowang, Jinqiao, Mugang, and Fishermen. The main industries include the production of white raw silk, machinery, electric fans, copper and iron padlocks, leather clothing, and metal rolling. Agriculture focuses on growing grain, ramie, rapeseed, and producing silkworm cocoons. Chang’an… More detailed information about Chang’an Town++