Former Site of the Battle of Xuefeng Mountain in Western Hunan — Former Site of the Second Field Hospital, Evidence of Japanese Invasion of China

Former Site of the Battle of Xuefeng Mountain in Western Hunan — Former Site of the Second Field Hospital, Evidence of Japanese Invasion of China

The former site of the Battle of Xuefeng Mountain in Western Hunan — the former site of the Second Field Hospital, evidence of Japanese invasion of China, is a cultural heritage protection unit of Hunan Province.

The former site of the Battle of Xuefeng Mountain in Western Hunan — the former site of the Second Field Hospital, evidence of Japanese invasion of China, is located in Longtan Town, Xupu County, Huaihua City, dating back to 1945.

In 2019, the former site of the Battle of Xuefeng Mountain in Western Hunan — the former site of the Second Field Hospital, evidence of Japanese invasion of China — was approved as part of the tenth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units in Hunan Province.

Longtan Town: Longtan Town is a key border town in the southern part of Xupu County. To the east, it borders the towering Cheyan Ridge, adjacent to Guezhuiping Town and Dahuaxiang Township; to the south, it neighbors Wen Shui Township; to the west, it lies against Baiqiangzhai, adjacent to Hengbanqiao Township and Huangmaoyuan Town; and to the north, it borders Jinshishan and connects with Beidouxixiang Township.

Longtan Town is located at the center of the four townships and three towns under the Longtan Office, serving as the economic, political, and cultural hub for Longtan’s 140,000 residents.

In the second year of Yuanfeng during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1079), Longtan Fort was established. In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), Longtan Town was initially set up.

In 1958, during the people's commune movement, Longtan Commune was established. 1…… More detailed information about Longtan Town++

Further reading:

· Tenth Batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Hunan Province