Site of the Xincheng Soviet

　　The "Site of the Xincheng Soviet" is located within the Táo Zhōu Weiyuan City from the Ming Dynasty. It is a site that features both eight-hundred-year-old historical relics and modern revolutionary historical significance, and is a key cultural relic protection unit in Gānsù Province. The Xincheng Soviet Site, formerly known as the Dá Wáng Jīnluán Diàn (the Golden Hall of the Khan), was first built during the 13th century in the Yuan Dynasty. It originally served as an imperial traveling palace for Emperor Kublai Khan during his southern campaign to Dàlǐ in Yúnnán. Later, it became a place where local people worshipped heaven, earth, and national heroes, also referred to as the Huáng Miào (Temple to the City God). The existing main structures consist of four halls: the main hall to the north, side halls on the east and west, the mountain gate tower, and east and west corridor rooms. All are typical examples of high-stepped, deep-corridor, upturned-eave, bracket-set wooden Chinese architecture with tiled roofs and painted decorations in the hip-and-gable style. What made this historic building a renowned revolutionary landmark, contributing greatly to the nation and its people, were the actions of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army in the 20th century. In August 1936, the Second and Fourth Front Armies of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, led by –, Zhāng Guótāo, and –, captured Líntán during the Long March. Their headquarters was stationed here, where they led the people of Líntán in initiating workers’ and peasants’ revolutionary struggles. Here, they established the first Soviet government in the history of Gānnán, marking a new chapter in the revolutionary history of Líntán’s people. More importantly, on September 27 of the same year, the Second and Fourth Front Armies held the "Northwest Bureau Meeting of the CPC Central Committee" here, ultimately deciding that the Red Army would continue its march northward. This decision countered Zhāng Guótāo’s erroneous plan to have the Second and Fourth Front Armies move west into Qīnghǎi and then advance into Xīnjiāng, ensuring the rendezvous with the Central Red Army and the success of the Second and Fourth Front Armies’ Long March. Comrade – also delivered a military rectification report here and wrote the poem, “Crossing the river by night to resist Japan and oppose Chiang, trekking for our country all the way to Líntán.” Later, in March 1943, it became the command post of the Gānnán Farmers and Herders’ Uprising Army led by Lèbā Fó during their campaign in Xincheng. During the Anti-Japanese War, the people of Líntán set up a Memorial Shrine for fallen soldiers here in honor of those who died in battle against the Japanese. This revolutionary historical relic has been preserved intact to this day thanks to the efforts of the local Party, government, and people.

　　Currently open to the public free of charge all day. Please pay attention to hygiene during your visit, take care of all facilities, and follow the relevant scenic area regulations.