Xiantang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument

Xiantang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument

The Xiantang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument is a classic site for red tourism.

The Xiantang Revolutionary Martyrs' Monument is located in Zhangmucuo Village, Reshui, Xiantang Town, Dongyuan County.

The monument was built to commemorate nine martyrs, including PLA soldiers Zhang Qunying and Zhang Ying (female), who lost their lives during the fierce battle with more than 100 remnants of the “– National Salvation Army” bandits at Zhangmuzhai Village, Reshui, Xiantang, on September 24, 1950, while the Independent Seventh Regiment of the Dongjiang Military Sub-district under the Guangdong Military District was pursuing the bandit remnants.

The monument was constructed in December 1986 and covers an area of 200 square meters.

Xiantang Town: Located in the northeastern part of Heyuan City, Xiantang Town is the site of the county seat and lies just 5 kilometers from the city center. The town has a total area of 173 square kilometers, including 10,074 mu of arable land. It governs 13 village (residential) committees with a total population of 42,000. Xiantang Town enjoys convenient water and land transportation, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Guangmeishan Railway, National Highway 205, Heyi Highway, Donghuan Road, Heyong and Yuegan Expressways, and the Dong River all running north-south through the area. The town also has a freight railway station, giving it a highly prominent geographical advantage.

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