Fang Zhimin’s Former Residence

Fang Zhimin’s Former Residence

Fang Zhimin’s Former Residence is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangxi Province and a classic red tourism site.

Fang Zhimin was born on August 21, 1899, into a peasant family in Hutang Village, Qigong Town, Yiyang County. Fang Zhimin’s Former Residence is where he spent his childhood. In his bedroom, there is a self-penned couplet: “My heart cherishes three loves—remarkable books, fine horses, and beautiful landscapes; my garden cultivates four virtues—green pines, emerald bamboos, pure plum blossoms, and noble orchids.” Today, the pines, bamboos, plum blossoms, and orchids in the residence garden stand tall and lush, exuding a refreshing fragrance.

[Era]: 1899

[Construction Control Zone]: Extending 5 meters outward to the south and west, 6 meters to the east, and 4 meters to the north from the protected area boundary. Maximum construction height: 10 meters. Area: 892 square meters.

Fang Zhimin, a native of Yiyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, joined the Chinese Socialist Youth League in August 1922. He became a member of the Communist Party of China in March 1923. In January 1928, he participated in leading the Yiheng Uprising, helped establish the Northeastern Jiangxi Soviet Area, and led the formation of the 10th Red Army of China. He successively served as Chairman of the Soviet Governments of Northeastern Jiangxi and Min-Zhe-Jiang Provinces, Political Commissar of the 10th and 11th Red Armies, and Secretary of the Min-Zhe-Jiang Provincial Committee of the CPC. He integrated the universal truths of Marxism with the realities of Northeastern Jiangxi, creating a comprehensive set of experiences in party building, army building, and establishing a red political power. Mao Zedong referred to him as... More details about Fang Zhimin++

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Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Jiangxi Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units