Zhu De's Former Residence in Pinglu

Zhu De's Former Residence in Pinglu

Zhu De's Former Residence in Pinglu is a Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit and a classic red tourism destination.

Zhu De's Former Residence in Pinglu (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: 1939

Address: Taizhai Village, Caochuan Town, Pinglu County, Yuncheng City

Zhu De's former residence in Pinglu is situated within a traditional quadrangle courtyard, featuring the main northern room, an eastern wing attached to the north room, and the east room. During the autumn of 1939 and the spring of 1940, General Zhu De stayed in the main northern room on two occasions when he discussed anti-Japanese combat operations in the Zhongtiao Mountains with Wei Lihuang, Commander-in-Chief of the Frontline Forces of the Second War Zone. The main northern room is three bays wide, two rafters deep, with a four-beam frame and no veranda, featuring a hanging gable roof. Inside the room are preserved items used by General Zhu De, including an eight-immortal table and two chairs.

Zhu De's former residence in Pinglu is the site where Zhu De, a key leader of the Chinese Communist Party during the Anti-Japanese War, met with Wei Lihuang, Deputy Commander of the Second War Zone, to plan strategies for resisting Japanese forces in the Zhongtiao Mountains. It authentically reflects the environment of their meetings and offers visitors a chance to revisit the history of the war. The site holds educational value for understanding the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in jointly fighting against Japanese invaders.

Source: Shanxi Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units