Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall

　　The Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall. The two great figures always regarded Tianjin as their second hometown. The exhibition halls of the memorial include the Hall of Reverence, the Hall of Life, the Hall of Sentiment, as well as the Hall of Bamboo Carving Couplets and the Hall of Calligraphy and Painting Art. The collection is rich, with over ten thousand cultural relics, documents, photographs, and other materials, including more than a hundred treasures. Among them are the Ilyushin Il-14 special plane that Zhou Enlai once flew across the country and on diplomatic visits to many nations, the ZIL limousine, and the urns in which the ashes of the two great figures were laid to rest—extremely rare items.

　　Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao spent their youth in Tianjin, where they met, got to know each other, fell in love, and together embarked on the revolutionary path. The two great figures always regarded Tianjin as their second hometown. Before their passing, they left wills to have their ashes scattered over the mountains and rivers of the motherland and over the Haihe River in Tianjin. To commemorate their great achievements and noble character for generations to come, the Tianjin Municipal Committee of the CPC and the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, with the approval of the CPC Central Committee, established the Memorial Hall in Tianjin. On the occasion of commemorating the centenary of —'s birth—February 28, 1998—the memorial hall was grandly opened.

　　The — Memorial Hall is located on the north side of the picturesque Water Park in Tianjin, covering an area of 60,000 square meters with a construction area of 7,150 square meters. It is a garden-style memorial for great figures. The building is 21.3 meters high, mainly three stories, and laid out in a “工” (work) shape. The roof adopts a traditional double-eave design combined with modern craftsmanship, featuring stone roofing and granite facing on the exterior walls, giving it a simple and elegant color scheme. Outside the hall, the memorial square, the giant granite statue "High Mountains Inspire Awe," the Unsullied Pavilion, the memorial forest, lawns, and floral arrangements complement the main building, creating an elegant environment with a solemn atmosphere. The indoor collection is abundant, with extremely valuable cultural artifacts. To date, more than 8,000 pieces of cultural relics, documents, photographs, and other materials have been collected, including over a hundred treasures.

　　The exhibition halls of the memorial include the Hall of Reverence, the Hall of Life, the Hall of Sentiment, as well as the Hall of Bamboo Carving Couplets and the Hall of Calligraphy and Painting Art. The Hall of Reverence features a white marble statue of — titled "Affection Fills the Land" standing at the front, with a large tapestry "Vast Sea and Open Clouds" as the background, and relief walls on both sides depicting historic scenes such as the May Fourth Movement, the Nanchang Uprising, the Long March of the Red Army, the Xi'an Incident, the Founding Ceremony of the Nation, and national construction.

　　The Hall of Life consists of nine sections.

　　(I) Demeanor: Displays photos of Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao taken together during various historical periods, along with representative handwritten poems and calligraphy.

　　(II) In Pursuit of Truth: Chronicles their early revolutionary journey of aspiring to save the nation, leading —, and engaging in party-building activities.

　　(III) Saving China: Recreates the revolutionary practices of — leading the Nanchang Uprising, persisting in struggles in the white areas, participating in directing the Long March, promoting the nationwide resistance against Japan, commanding the Liberation War, and establishing the new China.

　　(IV) Serving as Premier: Introduces —’s tenure as the Premier of the government, planning grand construction blueprints, promoting national unity, upholding independence and self-reliance, and making immortal contributions to world peace.

　　(V) Leading Women's Movement: Showcases —’s outstanding achievements in leading the women’s movement and enhancing exchanges with women worldwide.

　　(VI) Turning the Tide: Reflects —’s strategic wisdom during the Cultural Revolution, including upholding overall interests, protecting a large number of cadres, overcoming anti-party cliques, and reconstructing the blueprint for the Four Modernizations.

　　(VII) Carrying Forward the Cause: Reviews —’s distinguished work in his later years, holding key positions in the Party and government, supporting reform and opening-up, and fostering international friendships.

　　(VIII) Spirits Live On: Traces the heartfelt mourning of the entire nation for the beloved — and —, and displays the urns in which the remains of the two great figures were laid to rest.

　　(IX) Legacies Become Blueprints: Depicts how people across the nation carry forward the will of —, —, and other proletarian revolutionaries of the older generation, guided by the spirit of the 15th National Congress of the CPC, to comprehensively advance the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics into the 21st century.

　　The Hall of Life uses modern technological methods such as restored scenes, miniature landscapes, lightbox charts, ultra-wide screens, rear-projection screens, and touch displays, along with a wealth of detailed historical materials and precious cultural relics and documents, to fully showcase the demeanor of a generation of great figures and two role models.

　　The Hall of Sentiment is divided into three parts.

　　(I) Deep Marital Bond: Recreates the profound camaraderie between the two great figures, whose love born in revolution inspired their devotion to the cause.

　　(II) Love for All: Praises their sincere love for the motherland and the people.

　　(III) Worldwide Admiration: Showcases the deep affection of people of all ethnic groups in China and people around the world for the two great figures.

　　The Couplet Hall and the Painting and Calligraphy Hall gather and display bamboo carving artworks and calligraphic and painting works from renowned individuals and famous artists across the country that pay tribute to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao.

　　The — Memorial Hall fulfills its educational mission through multiple functions. The — Research Center, jointly established by the Central Archives Research Office and the memorial, conducts in-depth and extensive academic research on the life and thoughts of Zhou and Deng. It collects publications and cultural relic documents in various media related to the two great figures from both China and abroad. The center also utilizes computer network technology to set up an electronic reading room, providing information resources for researchers at home and abroad.

　　The memorial also has a film screening hall, a multi-function hall, and a VIP hall. The film screening hall mainly shows documentary films about Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao; the multi-function hall is used for hosting academic lectures, commemorative ceremonies, and special exhibitions. Additionally, the memorial square and garden area are available for group tours and visits by guests.

　　Suggested visit duration

　　1–2 hours

　　Transportation

　　Accessible directly by subway Line 3 or buses such as 643, 705, 857, 871, 872, and Sightseeing Route 2

　　Admission ticket

　　Admission is free; pick up tickets with your ID for entry.

　　Opening Hours

　　8:30–16:00 (Closed on Mondays)

　　Location

　　No. 1 North Shuishang Park Road, Nankai District, Tianjin

　　Address: No. 9 West Shuishang Park Road, Nankai District

　　Tel: 23592257

　　Zhou Enlai (1898–1976)　　Zhou Enlai was a Marxist, proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist, and diplomat. He was one of the principal leaders of the Communist Party of China and the People’s Republic of China, one of the founders of the People’s Liberation Army, and Premier of the People’s Republic of China (1949–1976). Originally from Shaoxing, Zhejiang, he was born in Huai’an, Jiangsu. After graduating from Nankai School in Tianjin in 1917, he went to Japan to study. He returned to China in 1919, entered Nankai University in September, became a leader among Tianjin students during the May Fourth Movement, and co-founded the progressive group Awakening Society with other activists. In 1920, he went to France to work and study. In 1921, he joined...   More+

　　Deng Yingchao (1904–1992)　　Deng Yingchao (1904–1992) was a great proletarian revolutionary, stateswoman, renowned social activist, staunch Marxist, outstanding leader of the Party and the country, and a pioneer of the women’s movement in China. &NL;Deng Yingchao, originally named Deng Wenshu, was born on February 4, 1904, in Nanning, Guangxi, with ancestral roots in Guangshan, Henan. She lost her father at a young age and lived a modest life supported by her mother, Yang Zhende, who worked as a doctor or private tutor. &NL;From 1913 to 1920, she studied successively at Beijing Civilian School and Tianjin First Women's Normal School under Zhili. Later, she taught at the affiliated primary school of Peking Normal University and Tianjin Daren Girls' School. &NL;In her youth, Deng Yingchao devoted herself to the revolution...   More+

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