Ciping Scenic Area

　　-- Though the town is not large, it is densely packed with buildings. There are many revolutionary sites and relics from the Red history period that visitors can explore. The area can get quite crowded, so for a quieter, more solitary experience, it’s best to visit early in the morning, late in the evening, or during the off-season.

　　-- Yicui Lake Park is an elegant green space in the town, featuring a small artificial lake surrounded by lush trees. It’s a pleasant spot for a stroll in the morning or evening.

　　-- Private cars are not allowed to enter the main scenic spots. The town has public buses that shuttle visitors to the major attractions, though the frequency is relatively low.

　　-- There are plenty of accommodation options in town, including the long-established Jingtai Hotel and the Jinggangshan Hotel, where Chairman Mao once stayed.

　　Tour Guide:

　　-- Ciping is the seat of the Jinggangshan Municipal Government, situated at an altitude of 826 meters. It is a beautiful mountain city. At its center lies Yicui Lake Park, shaded by green foliage, with a calm, mirror-like lake surface and pavilions that create a delightful scene. The Torch Platform in Nanshan Park to the south is majestic, while the Sculpture Garden to the north features bronze, white marble, and granite statues of revolutionary figures such as Mao Zedong, - , Peng Dehuai, and Chen Yi, all crafted by renowned national sculptors. The statues are strikingly lifelike and vivid.

　　Points of Interest:

　　-- The Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum stands against the mountain and by the water, overlooking Yicui Lake and facing the cluster of Jinggangshan Revolutionary Sites across the lake. Established in 1959, the museum’s name was inscribed personally by Marshal - . The architecture is simple and dignified, with a distinct ethnic style. The building covers a construction area of 3,065 square meters, with over 2,000 square meters of exhibition space, including more than 860 original artifacts. These cultural relics and images recreate the glorious history of the Jinggangshan struggle and serve as an excellent venue for revolutionary tradition education.

　　Introduction:

　　-- Ciping is the most concentrated area of Jinggangshan’s revolutionary sites. In late October 1927, Comrade Mao Zedong led the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Revolutionary Army to Ciping, establishing the first rural revolutionary base. Ciping became the center for the Party, government, and military leadership as well as the rear base area. It was here that Mao Zedong wrote his famous work “The Struggle in Jinggangshan.” Currently, these revolutionary sites have all been listed as National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units and are open to the public. The photo shows Mao Zedong’s Former Residence.

　　Admission:

　　-- Included in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area ticket

　　-- Peak Season: 100 RMB per person (for the 21 scenic spots under the unified ticket system); 30 RMB per person (for individual scenic spots).

　　-- Off-Season: 60 RMB per person (for the 21 scenic spots under the unified ticket system); 20 RMB per person (for individual scenic spots).

　　-- Opening Hours:

　　-- Ciping Town is open all day. The opening hours for scenic spots included in the joint ticket are generally from 8:00 to 17:00 (may vary slightly by season).

　　-- Location:

　　-- Ciping Town, Jinggangshan City, Ji’an City (within the Jinggangshan Scenic Area)

　　-- Transportation:

　　-- Located in Ciping Town, Jinggangshan City, and accessible via multiple modes of transport

　　-- 1. Jinggangshan Airport is 80 km from Ciping. After arriving at the airport, you can take a bus onto the Tai-Jing Expressway directly to the Jinggangshan City (Ciping) Scenic Area.

　　-- 2. Jinggangshan Railway Station is 36 km from Ciping. There are shuttle buses running between the train station and Ciping Town from 6:50 to 18:30, every 20 minutes, with a fare of 8 RMB and a journey time of about 50 minutes.

　　-- 3. You can take the Beijing-Kowloon Railway to Ji’an and then transfer to a bus, which takes about 2 hours to reach Jinggangshan City (Ciping).

Jinggangshan Scenic Area

Longshi Town

Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong in Ciping

Former Site of the Ancient City Conference

Huangyangjie

Tongmuling

Longtan Waterfall Group

Bayi Building

Ciping