Maoping, Jinggangshan

　　Maoping is located to the west of Huangyangjie, about 32 kilometers from Ciping. It is a scenic area that combines cultural and natural attractions, with an emphasis on cultural heritage. During the Jinggangshan revolutionary struggle period, the leading party, government, and military organs of the Hunan-Jiangxi Border Region, as well as the logistics offices of the Red Army, were all stationed here. There are over 20 preserved revolutionary sites, including six that are classified as National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units and eight that are Provincial or County-level Key Cultural Relics Protection Units. Major sites include the Octagonal Building—former residences of Mao Zedong, [Name redacted], and Chen Yi; the former site of the Jinggangshan Front Committee and the Hunan-Jiangxi Border Special Committee; the site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of the Hunan-Jiangxi Border Region and the Hunan-Jiangxi Border Workers’, Peasants’, and Soldiers’ Government; and the former site of the Soldiers’ Committee of the Fourth Red Army.

　　Maoping is one of the renowned “Inner Three Rivers.” Located to the west of Huangyangjie, it is surrounded by mountains and dense forests and was once the location of the highest party, government, and military leadership during the Jinggangshan revolutionary struggle.

　　This is a scenic area that blends cultural and natural attractions. In addition to more than 20 revolutionary sites, it also features pastoral landscapes and scenery with small bridges and flowing water, attracting many visitors.

　　Maoping is the hometown of Long Daodao, one of the Twenty-Four Martyrs of Longhua, and also serves as a memorial site for red education.

　　The scenic area enjoys mild weather throughout the four seasons, with comfort and wind comfort indices meeting tourism suitability standards. Note that shuttle buses are available to reach the area.

　　Suggested Duration

　　1–2 hours

　　Transportation

　　Located within the Jinggangshan Scenic Area; you must first reach the Jinggangshan Scenic Area.

　　1. External transportation to the Jinggangshan Scenic Area

　　2. Internal transportation in Jinggangshan: to reach the scenic area, you can take an environmentally friendly shuttle bus to Maoping.

　　Admission

　　Included in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area ticket

　　Opening Hours

　　8:00–17:00 (peak season: February 16 – November 15); 8:30–16:30 (off-season: November 16 – February 15)

　　Location

　　Within the Jinggangshan Scenic Area, Ji’an City, Jiangxi Province