Site of the Beiguan Battle during the Shangdang Campaign

　　In the autumn of 1945, after Japan’s surrender, Yan Xishan sent troops to invade Changzhi in an attempt to seize the fruits of the war victory, which led to the famous Shangdang Campaign. In 1985, to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the victory of the Shangdang Campaign and the liberation of Changzhi, the Changzhi municipal government mobilized government officials and workers for voluntary labor to build a memorial site at the former battlefield of the Beiguan Battle during the Shangdang Campaign. At the center of the memorial park stands a rockery inscribed with “Site of the Beiguan Battle during the Shangdang Campaign.” The inscription behind the rockery describes the battle that took place over half a century ago, reflecting the heroic spirit and sacrifice of the revolutionary martyrs in their fight for the liberation of the Chinese people. In 2002, the landscaping department added 2,900 square meters of green space to the south side of the memorial park, bringing the total area to 6,594 square meters. The park features corridors, ponds, pavilions, and a stone carving of Mao Zedong’s calligraphy commemorating the SanChuiGang Battle.