Historical Relics of Whampoa Military Academy on Changzhou Island

Historical Relics of Whampoa Military Academy on Changzhou Island

The historical relics of Whampoa Military Academy on Changzhou Island are designated as a municipal cultural heritage site in Guangzhou.

The historical relics of Whampoa Military Academy on Changzhou Island are situated in the area from the current headquarters office building of Huangpu Shipyard to Niubang Mountain and from Changzhou Road to Sitin Road in Huangpu Community, Changzhou Subdistrict, Huangpu District. Dating back to the modern era, they fall under the category of important modern historical sites and representative architecture. The site includes two pavilions at the foot and mid-slope of Niubang Mountain within Whampoa Park, the ruins of Zhongzheng Building, Wangjiang Pavilion, Xiu Hai Pavilion; as well as Jiaosi Pavilion, flower stands, the Northern Expedition Monument in Jishen Park, and two gate pillars along the eastern section of Changzhou Road.

In July 2002, it was announced as part of the sixth batch of municipal cultural heritage sites in Guangzhou.

Protected Area: Whampoa Park: Bounded by the foothill contour of the mountain where the park is located. Xiu Hai Pavilion is extended 5 meters outward from its edge. Northern Expedition Monument: Extended approximately 6 meters outward from the outer edge of the heritage site, including the western staircase approach. Jiaosi Pavilion and Flower Stands (Jishen Park ruins): Extended approximately 5 meters outward from the outer edge of the heritage site, with some areas extending to the adjacent building’s exterior wall.

Construction Control Zone: Whampoa Park: East to the boundary line of the dock at the northeast corner of the park; north to the Pearl River shoreline along the northern coast of Changzhou Island; south to the north boundary line of the military representative hall and the buildings to its east; west extended approximately 10 meters outward from the protected area of Xiu Hai Pavilion. Northern Expedition Monument: East to the western boundary line of the dormitory area of Huangpu Shipyard; north extended approximately 40 meters outward from the outer edge of the monument’s base; south to the boundary line of Huangchuan Eighth Street; west to the current western boundary line of Jiaosi Pavilion Road. Flower Stands: Extended 10 meters outward from the outer edge of the heritage structure. Jiaosi Pavilion and Flower Stands (Jishen Park ruins): East to the current eastern boundary line of the road beside Building 6 on Huangchuan Seventh Street; partially extended 5 meters outward from the outer edge of the protected area of the Jishen Park gate pillars. North: South façade of the buildings along the north side of Huangchuan Seventh Street and the edge of steep slopes, partially extending to the south façade boundary line of Building 26 on Huangchuan Seventh Street. South: Current southern boundary line of Changzhou Road. West: Current western boundary line of Sitin Road.

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Municipal Cultural Heritage Sites in Guangzhou