Historical Sites of Zhu De Leading the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army's Expedition to Datian in Central Fujian

The Historical Sites of Zhu De Leading the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army's Expedition to Datian in Central Fujian

The Historical Sites of Zhu De Leading the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army's Expedition to Datian in Central Fujian are a Fujian Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit and a classic red tourism attraction.

The Historical Sites of Zhu De Leading the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army's Expedition to Datian in Central Fujian are located in Yutian Village, Junxi Town, Datian County, as well as Neiyang Village, Jiangshan Village, Yangmei Village in Pingshan Township, and Zhangkeng Village in Wushan Township, dating back to 1929.

Description: The sites include historical remains from the Fourth Red Army left when Zhu De led its 2nd and 3rd Columns to stay in Datian in August 1929, as well as locations where revolutionary events took place during the establishment of Soviet governments by the Fourth Red Army in districts and townships such as Yutian, Jiping, and Lukou. Major sites are the former site of the Fourth Red Army Command Headquarters in Junxi Town (Official Hall and Red Army Well), the former residence of Luo Ronghuan in Pingshan Township (Wanying Temple), the headquarters of the Front Committee of the Fourth Red Army, the former residence of Zhu De, the former site of the Soviet Government in Lukou Township (Fengqiantang), the former site of the 2nd Column of the Fourth Red Army (Shisitang), and the former garrison site of the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army in Wushan Township (Taoshutang), among which the former site of the Fourth Red Army Command Headquarters is the core component.

Protected Area: Former site of the Fourth Red Army Command Headquarters (Official Hall and Red Army Well): 10 meters outward from the northern platform edge, 20 meters outward from the southern platform edge, 10 meters outward from the western platform edge, and 10 meters outward from the eastern platform edge. Former residence of Luo Ronghuan (Wanying Temple): 10 meters outward from the northern platform edge, 25 meters outward from the southern wall, 15 meters outward from the western wall, and 13 meters outward from the eastern wall. Former headquarters of the Front Committee of the Fourth Red Army, former residence of Zhu De, and former site of the Soviet Government in Lukou Township (Fengqiantang): 15 meters outward from each surrounding wall. Former site of the 2nd Column of the Fourth Red Army (Shisitang): 20 meters outward from each surrounding wall. Former garrison site of the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army (Taoshutang): 10 meters outward from each surrounding wall.

In 2018, the Historical Sites of Zhu De Leading the 2nd and 3rd Columns of the Fourth Red Army's Expedition to Datian in Central Fujian were designated as part of the ninth batch of provincial-level cultural relics protection units by the People’s Government of Fujian Province.

Yutian Village: Commonly known as Xiaotian, Yutian Village is located on the southwestern side of the county town, with the village elevation at 350 meters. Yutian Village (Township) is a thousand-year-old ancient settlement. In 905 AD, Fan Yuanchao (an imperial censor) and his son Fan Zigao (Minister of Rites) resigned from their official positions and relocated with their families to Fengcheng Township, Youxi County (present-day Xiaotian, Datian County), where they settled, multiplied, and cultivated farmland. The Fan family, with an official background, placed great emphasis on civil etiquette, a tradition passed down through generations. During the Republican era, Xiaotian was home to residents surnamed Fan, Yang, Yan, Lin, Huang, Le, Xiao, Shi, Su, and Guo, who lived together harmoniously, supporting one another in times of difficulty… More details about Yutian Village++

Further Reading:

· Ninth Batch of Fujian Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units