The Changjiao Massacre Memorial

　　The Changjiao Massacre Memorial is situated in Changjiao Town in the western part of Nan County and was erected to honor the victims of the Changjiao Massacre. On May 9, 1943, Japanese invaders committed a massacre in Changjiao, second only to the Nanjing Massacre. Over the course of four days and nights, more than 30,000 Chinese civilians were killed.

　　The foundation stone was laid on May 9, 1985, the 42nd anniversary of the Changjiao Massacre — an unforgettable day. The memorial was completed on July 7, 1987, the 42nd anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance against Japan. The memorial base stands 5.9 meters high, and the obelisk itself rises 19.43 meters. It serves as irrefutable evidence of the Japanese militarism’s invasion of China and the massacre of Chinese people at that time.

　　Next to the “Memorial” is a newly built “Changjiao Massacre National Education Exhibition Hall,” which uses photos and text to angrily denounce the heinous crimes committed by the Japanese invaders in Changjiao, reflecting the heroic deeds of the Changjiao people who fearlessly resisted and sacrificed themselves in their struggle against the Japanese militarists. The “Memorial” has been designated by the provincial Party committee and government as a Hunan Patriotic Education Base and is also a scenic site in the rural areas of Hunan.