Red Army Pavilion

Red Army Pavilion

The Red Army Pavilion is a classic site of red tourism.

Red Army Pavilion

Red Army Pavilion — Savor wine in the pavilion and recall the Long March. The Red Army Pavilion is located in Liangshang Township, Sansui County, about 30 kilometers from the county seat of Sansui. There is a persimmon tree here known as the Red Army Tree. On September 26, 1934, the troops of the Red Army under Ren Bishi, Xiao Ke, and others fought fiercely with the enemy in Jianhe County for a whole day. On the 27th, they moved to Liangshang in Sansui County for camping, passed through Bazhi, Censong, Shibing to Longli, bypassed Guiyang, went through Sinan, and then headed to Zunyi. They stayed here for over ten hours. Several soldiers, exhausted and hungry, saw bright red persimmons on the tree and picked them to give to the wounded, but were sternly reprimanded by the corps commander. At that time, the corps commander wrote a slogan and posted it on the tree: “Three Main Rules of Discipline and the Eight Points for Attention.” Later, the villagers called it the Red Army Tree. Though the Red Army had left, they left behind many touching stories. The Red Army Pavilion was built in 2002, about one li away from the Red Army Tree. It covers an area of approximately one mu, with a height of 1.2 meters, a base width of 5.4 meters. At the top of the pavilion, a shining red five-pointed star catches the eye. The inscriptions on the pavilion document the arduous journey of the Red Army passing through Liangshang during the Long March, and recount one touching story after another. The Red Army Monument symbolizes this spirit and stands as a historical landmark.

Walk a section of the Long March here, feel the spirit of the Red Army, listen to the elders and children tell stories of the Red Army, and deeply experience the warm bond between the Red Army and the villagers. Admire the Miao villages nestled against mountains and rivers in Liangshang, appreciate the rustic and orderly stilted buildings, and enjoy the charm of Miao girls. Sip the fragrant and intoxicating rice wine, and revel in the euphoric feeling it brings. Taste the upland rice and let its pure aroma enrich your imagination. When you come to Liangshang, you’ll surely carry back with you the mellow rice wine and fragrant rice as cherished memories. There’s also Lao Shan Po, known as the second highest peak in southeastern Guizhou, standing over a thousand meters high and dubbed the “Tibet of Sansui.” At the foot of the mountain, wisps of cooking smoke rise from peaceful households. It’s as if heaven intended for people to reminisce about those heroic years—the fine drizzle, the misty woods, and villages all seem like distant memories. A small river rushes down from the clouds, flowing past the villages and foothills, nourishing the Miao settlements on both sides, home to hundreds of families. By the riverbanks are a primary school, government offices, and a quaint, serene local market. This scenic route is a trail of the Long March, offering a uniquely charming experience.