Baise Uprising Memorial Hall

Baise Uprising Memorial Hall

The Baise Uprising Memorial Hall is a classic red tourism destination and a patriotic education base.

The Baise Uprising Memorial Hall is located on Yinglong Mountain in the northeastern suburbs of Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Proposed by General Zhang Yunyi and approved by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Party Committee, it was established in 1961 under the original name "Youjiang Revolutionary Cultural Relics Museum." On November 1, 1996, it was officially renamed the "Baise Uprising Memorial Hall."

The main gate of the memorial hall is supported by four sturdy pillars that hold up a crown-shaped porch, symbolizing the indomitable, heroic, and pivotal spirit of the people of Baise. At the center above the gate are seven gilded running script characters reading "Baise Uprising Memorial Hall," inscribed by General Secretary [Name]. On either side of the gate are murals, 7.3 meters high and 8.9 meters wide, vividly depicting scenes of the "Agrarian Revolution" and "Armed Struggle."

The central wall of the prologue hall features a large white marble relief sculpture of the "Baise Uprising," measuring 4.28 meters in height and 25.23 meters in width. With a majestic presence, it vividly recreates the grandeur of the Baise Uprising. Revolutionary leaders of the older generation, such as [Name] and Zhang Yunyi, are immortalized in the sculpture with towering, inspiring images.

Treasured Collections

"A Letter to Compatriots" Leaflet In 1925, Wei Baqun, under the name of the Guangxi Provincial Special Party Department of the [Party], issued "A Letter to Compatriots," calling on the people to unite and "carry out the national revolution."

"Interim Regulations on Land Law" Promulgated on May 1, 1930. The main contents of the regulations are: first, the scope of land confiscation covers land owned by landlords and [others]; second, land distribution is calculated based on yield; third, land is distributed equally per capita; fourth, the method of redistributing fertile land to less fertile plots is implemented.

Exhibition Guide

"Thunder in Baise":

This section introduces the glorious revolutionary journey of the Baise Uprising and the Red Seventh Army, as well as the courageous struggles of the people of various ethnic groups in the Youjiang region in their fight for victory in the democratic revolution. Through five parts—the Prologue Hall, the "Uprising Hall," the "Martyrs Hall," the "Meritorious Figures Hall," and the "[Name] Hall"—it comprehensively showcases the process of the Baise Uprising and its significant place in the history of the Chinese revolution, highlighting the thoughts and great achievements of Comrade [Name].

"Revolutionary Heroes": Introduces the heroes of the Baise Uprising, including martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the revolution, as well as generals and talents nurtured by the Red Seventh Army.

"[Name] and Baise": Reflects the deep bond and close relationship between Comrade [Name] and the people of the revolutionary old base area of Baise.

"Building a New Baise": Reflects the great achievements made by the people of the old revolutionary base area of Baise in building a beautiful homeland under the leadership of the Party, especially with the care of the Party's third-generation central leadership collective with [Name] at its core, by promoting the Baise Spirit, striving against adversity, and working hard.

Former Army Headquarters Site

The former site of the Headquarters of the Seventh Army of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army includes the Baise Uprising Memorial Hall, the Yuandong Guild Hall, and the Qingfeng Tower. On August 17, 1977, Comrade [Name] inscribed the name "Former Site of the Headquarters of the Seventh Army of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army." On January 13, 1988, the State Council designated the former site of the Red Seventh Army Headquarters as a "Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level."

Further Reading:

· National Second-Class Museum of China