Longjiang Academy

Longjiang Academy

Longjiang Academy is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, a classic red tourism destination, and a patriotic education base.

Longjiang Academy, completed in 1840 (the 20th year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty), was funded and built through donations from local gentry and residents of Hakka origin from the former Ninggang, Ling County, and Chaling counties. At the time, it also served as the highest educational institution for the Hakka communities of these three counties. The entire academy is divided into three sections: central, front, and rear, covering an area of over 2,000 square meters with a total of more than 100 rooms of various sizes. Currently, 42 rooms remain, all of brick-and-wood construction. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the government allocated funds multiple times for renovations to restore its original appearance.

Site of the Meeting between Comrade Mao Zedong and Comrade Zhu De

In late April 1928, the remaining troops from the Nanchang Uprising, led by Comrades Zhu De and Chen Yi, along with peasant forces from the Southern Hunan Uprising, arrived in Longshi. There, they successfully joined forces with the troops of the Autumn Harvest Uprising led by Comrade Mao Zedong — this was the famous “Jinggangshan Rendezvous.” At the time, the troops led by Zhu De and Chen Yi arrived in Longshi on April 25. On April 28, Mao Zedong, who had been commanding the covering force, also returned to Longshi. Upon hearing that Zhu De and others were staying at Longjiang Academy, he immediately led several cadres to the site, where he met Zhu De for the second time at the entrance of the academy. They then went together to the highest floor of the academy, the Wenheng Pavilion, for a cordial conversation. Those present included Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Chen Yi, Wang Erzhuo, Zhang Ziqing, Cai Xieming, He Tingying, Yuan Wencai, He Changgong, Hu Shaohai, Huang Kecheng, and Long Chaoqing. Mao Zedong briefed everyone on the general situation of the Jinggangshan Revolutionary Base, while Zhu De discussed the Southern Hunan Uprising and the journey of the troops moving up to the mountain. In a warm atmosphere, the group discussed matters related to the rendezvous of the two armies and set May 4th for a joint military-civilian celebration assembly.

In March 1961, the State Council designated this site as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.