Former Revolutionary Site Cluster of Ye Ping

　　The Former Revolutionary Site Cluster of Ye Ping is located 6 kilometers from the city center. From September 1931 to April 1933, it was the center of political and military activities of the Central Soviet Area and the Soviet Republic, as well as the location of its highest governing bodies. A historic event that shocked both China and the world took place here: on November 7, 1931, the First National Congress of the Chinese Soviet Republic was held at this site, marking the birth of China’s first red government — the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic. Mao Zedong was elected Chairman of the Provisional Central Government at this congress. The Ye Ping scenic area spans over 200 acres and includes 16 historic sites and memorial structures such as the former site of the Central Bureau of the Soviet Area, the former government headquarters, the Monument to the Red Army Martyrs, the Memorial Pavilion, the Red Army Review Stand, the Gonglue Pavilion, and the Boxun Fortress. It is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

　　Within the former site of the Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic (i.e., the site of the “First National Congress”), visitors can also explore the former locations of the “Nine Ministries and One Bureau,” including the Military Affairs People's Commissariat, the Land Affairs People's Commissariat, the Foreign Affairs People's Commissariat, the Labor Affairs People's Commissariat, the Finance People's Commissariat, the Internal Affairs People's Commissariat, the Education People's Commissariat, the Justice People's Commissariat, the Workers' and Peasants' Inspection People's Commissariat, and the State Political Security Bureau, all established after the convening of the First National Congress.

　　Location

　　Northeast of Ruijin City, Jiangxi Province