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Former Site of the Headquarters of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (Kangda)

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The former site of the headquarters of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (Kangda) is located in Qian'nan Yu Village within the park. Its full name is the Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese Military and Political University. Established in May 1936, it was originally called the Red Army University before being renamed. In November 1940, it relocated from Licheng, Shanxi to the Jiangshui River area, with its headquarters stationed in Qian'nan Yu, the political department in Jiangshui, the supply department in Hedong, the health department in Anzhuang, and the hospital in Taoshuping. In January 1943, it was ordered to return to Yan’an. During its time here, it held six, seven, and eight training classes, educating over 18,000 military and political cadres, among whom 109 were awarded the rank of Major General or higher in 1955. The village still houses the former headquarters, operations department, library, code department, as well as the former residences of leaders such as Mao Zedong, Peng Dehuai, Luo Ronghuan, Teng Daiyuan, and He Changgong. It is now a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit.

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The former site of the headquarters of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (Kangda) is a cultural relic protection unit of Hebei Province.

Former Site of the Headquarters of the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (Kangda)

Located in Qian'nan Yu Village within the park, its full name is the Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese Military and Political University. Established in May 1936, it was originally called the Red Army University before being renamed. In November 1940, it relocated from Licheng, Shanxi to the Jiangshui River area, with its headquarters stationed in Qian'nan Yu, the political department in Jiangshui, the supply department in Hedong, the health department in Anzhuang, and the hospital in Taoshuping. In January 1943, it was ordered to return to Yan’an. During its tenure here, it conducted six, seven, and eight training sessions, nurturing more than 18,000 military and political cadres, including 109 who were conferred the rank of Major General or above in 1955. The village still preserves the former headquarters, operations department, library, code department, as well as the former residences of leaders such as Mao Zedong, Peng Dehuai, Luo Ronghuan, Teng Daiyuan, and He Changgong. It is now a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit.

The Kangda Exhibition Hall is situated on the left staircase at the park entrance, covering a construction area of 900 m². Its walls are built with locally sourced granite, and the roof is covered with red glazed tiles. The hall’s name was inscribed by Yang Chengwu, former Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Inside, the museum displays artifacts and photos depicting the lives, studies, and battles of the students during the university’s operation here. It is a national-level patriotic education demonstration base and a national defense education base.

The Kangda Memorial Monument is located at the eastern entrance of Qian'nan Yu Village. Its foundation was laid and the monument was completed in 1986. The monument stands 21 meters tall, with all four sides faced with white granite. The front side bears the inscription of the monument’s name, written by the former General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee. The text of the monument was composed by He Changgong, Vice President of Kangda, and the surrounding area is enclosed by white marble railings.

The Kangda Memorial Square is situated directly below the staircase of the exhibition hall, covering an area of 10,000 m². During the university’s operation here, it served as the training and drill ground for the students. In May 1941, a grand celebration was held here to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Kangda. The square is connected to the exhibition hall by a 30-meter-wide staircase.

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Wanbang Premium Orchard is located in the eco-tourism area, with an investment of 13.8 million yuan. Utilizing local red sandstone strips, it constructed 82,688 m³ of cement mortar retaining walls, developed 50 hectares of high-standard terraced fields, and planted 26,698 trees of premium foreign fruit varieties. It also features landscaping green belts and water-saving irrigation systems such as sprinklers and micro-sprinklers, making it one of the areas open for fruit picking by visitors.

The Kangda Stele Forest is located on the northern side of the middle section of Yingjie Liang within the park. Established in May 2006, the stele forest covers an area of 1,500 m² and houses over 100 steles. These include mottos and inscriptions for Kangda written by proletarian revolutionaries of the older generation such as Mao Zedong, as well as inscriptions by leaders of later generations. There are also inscriptions from veteran students and generals of Kangda.

The Science and Technology Stele Forest is located within Wanbang Premium Orchard. Established in 2004, it covers an area of 1,500 m² and contains over 60 steles. Its theme is “The Road of Taihang Mountain,” mainly showcasing summaries by national leaders such as Li Peng and Song Jian, as well as provincial and ministerial-level leaders and experts, regarding Qian'nan Yu’s experience in “governing the mountain with science, developing the Taihang region, and benefiting the local people.”

The Children’s Calligraphy Stele Forest is situated along the paths between Ze Hou Ting and Lian Dan Xia, featuring over 120 steles. These were calligraphed in regular script with brush pens by 120 children aged 6–12 from the Kangda Enlightenment Academy, who wrote verses praising the beautiful landscapes of the motherland.

The wartime fortifications are located at the foot of Wanshou Peak within the park and were built between 1969 and 1971. Serving as military command posts during the Cold War, they consist of underground and above-ground sections. The above-ground part mainly includes facilities such as canteens, dormitories, water supply, power supply, garages, and warehouses, built within dense forests. The underground section primarily contains meeting rooms, combat command facilities, as well as canteens, dormitories, water supply, and power supply facilities. The connection between the above-ground and underground sections is separated by two blast-proof doors designed to guard against atomic and radiation threats.

Ze Hou Ting is located at the top of Wanbang Premium Orchard. Originally built in 1980 and renovated in 2004, it is an octagonal pavilion with a reinforced concrete structure and a glazed tile roof. This pavilion has witnessed the glorious journey of the people of Qian'nan Yu, under the leadership of Guo Chengzhi—a National People’s Congress representative, National Model Worker, and village Party secretary—in afforestation, scientific mountain governance, and their “second venture.” Today, standing beneath the pavilion and gazing at the majestic green mountains and vast rivers, one cannot help but be moved. Their great achievements have not only benefited the present generation but also blessed future ones.

The passenger cableway is located between Yi Feng Yuan in the ecological tourism area and Jing Xin Ting in the Huashan Scenic Area. With an investment of 15 million yuan from Beijing Guoyou Zhonglian Cableway Technology Co., Ltd., the project took six months and officially began operation on April 29, 2006. It is the first domestic high-altitude passenger cableway equipped with high-tech features such as a four-circuit power supply, rescue cableway, broken shaft protection, and automatic shutdown in abnormal conditions. It holds the national records for single-span length, single-span height, and maximum climbing angle. Its completion filled the gap of no cableways in the Xingtai area’s tourist zones.

Du Xian Qiao (Fairy-Crossing Bridge) is suspended above the Fossil Valley in the Huashan Scenic Area. The bridge is 99 meters long and 2 meters wide, supported by four steel cables with wooden planks as the surface. As visitors walk across, the bridge sways slightly with each step, giving a feeling of floating and transcendence.

Qian'nan Yu Village: Source: Hebei Economic Daily

Nestled deep in the Taihang Mountains in Qian'nan Yu Village, Jiangshui Town, Xingtai County, the villagers, under the leadership of Guo Chengzhi, have carried forward the spirit of the Foolish Old Man Who Removed the Mountains. After decades of unremitting effort, they transformed a barren land described as “bare hills like monks’ heads, floods everywhere when it rains, disasters in the wet season, and cattle dying of thirst in the dry” into the greenest place in the Taihang Mountains.

The villagers say that Qian'nan Yu’s transformation is all thanks to a spirit of “foolish perseverance.”

In early July, reporters visited the “Pearl of the Taihang Mountains”—Qian'nan Yu. Amidst “a view of endless green mountains and the fragrance of fruits carried by the breeze…” More details about Qian'nan Yu Village ++