Former Revolutionary Sites of Changting

　　The Former Revolutionary Sites of Changting are located in downtown Changting. The city was established as Tingzhou Prefecture in the 24th year of the Kaiyuan era during the Tang Dynasty (736 AD), and it was one of the five major prefectures in Fujian. From the height of the Tang Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, Changting served as the administrative center of various historical divisions such as prefectures, commanderies, circuits, and provincial governments. Among them, the ancient, classic Ming and Qing Dynasty street known as Diantou Street is recognized as one of “China’s Top Ten Historical and Cultural Streets.” Changting is the most representative gathering place for the Hakka people and is known as the “World Capital of the Hakka.” It was the economic and cultural hub of the Central Soviet Area during the Second Revolutionary Civil War and has been hailed as the “Little Shanghai of the Red Era.”

　　Changting is an internationally renowned capital of the Hakka people, with a vibrant Hakka culture. Its long history has endowed the city with a uniquely charming Hakka heritage, including Hakka folk culture, traditional dress, architecture, local customs, and cuisine. Hakka food from Changting enjoys fame both at home and abroad. The city is honored as the “Hometown of Hakka Cuisine in China” and the “Famous Culinary City of Fujian Province,” often praised with the saying “Food is best in Changting.”

　　Changting is known as the “Land of the Red Army, Red Land, and the Unfallen Red Flag” — the “Three Reds.” It is one of China’s 21 revolutionary holy sites; it served as the economic and cultural center of the Central Soviet Area during the Second Revolutionary Civil War and is hailed as the “Little Shanghai of the Red Era”; it is the Long March departure point farthest from the final destination of the march; and it is one of the important birthplaces of Mao Zedong Thought. Commander Zhu De once remarked about Changting: “Indeed, Changting was a crucial turning point in the Chinese revolution.” Revolutionary greats such as Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, and Liu Shaoqi all carried out significant revolutionary activities here. Early leaders of the Party, such as Qu Qiubai, and the First National Congress delegate He Shuheng, were heroically martyred in Changting. The grand and sweeping revolutionary history has granted Changting many historic firsts, including the former site of the “Provincial Soviet Government,” the former site of the “Provincial Committee,” Xinggeng Villa, Gospel Hospital, Qu Qiubai Memorial Park, and the First Village of the Long March — among dozens of nationally designated classic red tourism sites and attractions.

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