Former Site of Zhazidong Prison

The name of Zhazidong comes from the fact that there used to be a coal mining cave here. A few years ago, heavy rains in Chongqing washed away the sealed cave entrance, allowing Zhazidong to appear again.

Today, Zhazidong serves as a patriotic education base and a famous red tourism destination, with a constant stream of tourists every day.

The building inside is not large, mainly consisting of a two-story prison cell, a women's cell, and the office and living quarters of the former prison warden. There are some restored furnishings, a series of thematic exhibitions, and the life stories of revolutionary martyrs who were once imprisoned here, as well as their works written in prison that have been passed down to future generations.

Most of the people who come here are elderly people👵, which may have something to do with the unforgettable revolutionary sentiment in their hearts.

Apart from the fact that this is a prison, the quiet environment here is also a good place to relax and unwind.

Follow the navigation to enter the vegetable market from Yingshanhong Station, and then find the Zhazidong Tunnel.

In fact, you still need to pass through the pitch-black tunnel to reach the real internet celebrity check-in spot, the Spirited Away tunnel.

👉Warm reminder: The entire tunnel takes about 4-5 minutes to walk, and it is pitch black the whole way. If you are timid, please hold on to your boyfriend👦. If you don’t have a boyfriend, you can hold on to a female man👧.

Haha. The Zhazidong Tunnel in winter isn't as green as in the summer. But it still has a very desolate, primeval forest feel.

At the entrance of Zhazidong, I decisively chose the chartered car with explanation for Zhazidong and Baigongguan, 50 yuan, for a five-person car🚗.

Facts have proven that my choice was absolutely correct. Zhazidong and Baigongguan are both revolutionary tourist attractions. They were detention centers and prisons where the Kuomintang imprisoned Communist martyrs. The most famous ones are Jiang Jie and Little Radish Head, but they are all replicas, exhibition rooms, and other text and picture materials. I am not interested...

And because it is on the mountain, it would be time-consuming and labor-intensive to walk 🚶‍♂️, so chartering a car is the right choice.

So... if you don't like hiking, if you are not very interested in these two red attractions, it is recommended that you don't go to Zhazidong and Baigongguan. If you go, it is recommended to take a special bus.

It took a long time to get there by car, and we passed by the crowded Ciqikou... Since Zhazidong and Baigongguan are both halfway up the mountain, there are so many tourists that there are large traffic jams around the scenic area. It feels like this is the most visited place in the past few days. The order of our visit is as follows:

We got off at the back of Zhazidong. We walked through a long tunnel, a place most tourists avoid. There were few people and no lights, so we had to use our phones' flashlights to light the way. If there weren't so many other tourists, we wouldn't have dared to go! After walking through the tunnel and a bit further, we finally reached the main entrance of Zhazidong. There were still limits on the number of people inside, so we had to visit in order. To help Lele better understand, we hired a tour guide who explained the history of Zhazidong. We grew up watching and listening to the stories of Red Rock. This was our first visit to Zhazidong, and it wasn't as big as we'd imagined. Remembering that period of history, despite the crowds, Lele still looked carefully at all the exhibition rooms after listening to the tour guide.

The entrance to Zhazidong was closed at 5 o'clock 🕔, and we knew nothing about it at the time. At 4:45, we were still walking up the hill slowly, but luckily - we really couldn't walk anymore (for someone like me who has lived in the plains for a long time and basically does no exercise, how could I bear walking up the mountain there every day).

Because we couldn't walk anymore, we took a taxi. Because we took a taxi, we successfully arrived at Zhazidong and entered at 4:57.

Initially we wanted to go to Zhazidong because it was said that Zhazidong looked like the tunnel in "Spirited Away".

However, after we arrived, we heard from the locals that a heavy rain caused part of the Zhazidong tunnel to collapse, and now you can’t enter TAT😭, which is a bit of a pity. But it would be nice to see the prison hhhh. Yes, Zhazidong is actually a prison. Zhazidong is not big and you can finish the tour in less than an hour.

Zhazidong is where martyrs were once imprisoned. It belongs to the red line and no ticket is required.

Not long after walking in, I could see the sentry booth. It was a relatively narrow passage, so when I passed through the passage and saw a gap, I walked directly onto the wide road outside...

As soon as you enter, you can see the schematic diagram and the alarm diagram.

As soon as you enter Zhazidong, you will see large slogans, several interrogation rooms, a medical room, etc.

There was a rice mill in Zhazidong. The food in the prison was particularly rough and difficult to swallow, so a rice mill was set up under the resistance of the inmates. This place also became an important venue for everyone to exchange information.

When a wall in Zhazidong collapsed, the guards asked the inmates to repair it themselves. The inmates cleverly left a concealed gap to escape.

I read online that people were not allowed to enter Zhazidong after 4:30 🕟, but later I found out that’s not true… In fact, people were still entering at 5:30 🚶‍♂️ because there was a red performance there at 5 pm (of course, it cost money)

Zhazidong itself does not require a ticket 🎫, and judging from the railing facilities for queuing and limiting the flow of people, it is indeed more popular than Baigongguan.

As soon as I entered, I heard the official tour guide explaining the history of Zhazidong and visited each cell, which took a total of 40 minutes.

I have to say that seeing the real scene was quite touching. Life is precious and freedom should be cherished.

We first visited Zhazidong and then went to Baigongguan. The Didi taxi was jammed right as we entered the mountain, so we got off and hiked up. Normally, the crowds are pretty good, with small lines and an orderly procession. Then, from Zhazidong to Baigongguan, it's worth noting that the entire route was jammed with traffic, with few cars moving. The mountain walk from Zhazidong to Baigongguan took about half an hour. There are many 20-yuan shuttle buses in the area, but I don't think they're worth using because they're always stuck in traffic and waste time. It's better to just walk down and get some exercise.

Another reason I chose Shijingpo is that it's not far from Ciqikou and Gele Mountain, where Zhazidong and Baigongguan are located. Speaking of Zhazidong and Baigongguan, we can't help but mention two familiar martyrs: Jiang Jie and Xiaoluotou. Their stories have been featured in textbooks and numerous film and television dramas. So, I absolutely had to see them on my next trip to Chongqing!

Going down the path from Hepingshan Community, I crossed the street and saw an old residential complex. Asking people along the way, I arrived at the entrance to Zhazidong. Entering with my ID card, I was already immersed in the emotions. Zhazidong was originally a dark coal mine, and later became a Kuomintang prison. Jiang Jie and other martyrs were imprisoned here. Seeing the conditions in which these revolutionary martyrs were held, and reading the text and pictures describing this horrific history, I felt both indignant and depressed. As a patriotic education base, it serves as a warning to future generations!

I'm incredibly grateful to not have lived through such a difficult and turbulent era. With my fear of death and intolerance for pain, I'd have confessed everything before the hot iron shovel from the charcoal fire even reached my chest. If the red shovel had wavered even a little, I'd have confessed everything. The terrifying tiger bench, branding iron, bamboo chopsticks, mace, steel whip—these various names make you gasp and feel the excruciating pain. The torture instruments, which are used literally to extract confessions, are chilling, and even though I know the era is long gone, I still remember them.

The cells in Zhazidong have been converted into an exhibition hall. I'd previously visited the Japanese-Russian Prison in Lushun and heard the tour guide tell me about the haunted story, which still made me a bit nervous. But once I entered the room, it wasn't as gloomy as it had been when I first entered the Japanese-Russian Prison, so I felt a little more at ease.

I saw them celebrating the Spring Festival in prison, founding the Prison Poetry Society, and writing greeting cards and many poems.

Later in Baigonguan, we saw them hearing the news of the founding of the People's Republic of China in prison, and excitedly making an imaginary five-star red flag with red quilts and yellow paper.

They also struggled to break through the prison wall and escape. Although many people were shot and killed, more than 10 people still managed to escape successfully.

I imagined what a wonderful group of people they were. They never gave up their yearning for a better life. No matter how dark and foggy the road ahead was, they never gave up hope of survival and were still full of energy and courage to break through the dangers.

Zhazidong and Baigongguan are known as the two living coffins. Admission is free. A large number of revolutionary martyrs died here. A visit here has far more historical significance than just being a tourist attraction.

Baigongguan Zhazidong is not close, so it is recommended to take a guided bus. The bus will stop at the Hongyan Soul Square of Baigongguan Zhazidong. The ticket price is 20 yuan, and you can take it as many times as you want in a day.

Zhazidong, Baigongguan, and Songlinkou have all been integrated into the Red Rock Soul Scenic Area. For patriotic education, all are free, though hiking can be a bit tiring on a rainy day. You can also buy a 20 yuan sightseeing bus ticket and follow the bus to visit all the sites.



The whole place is filled with a gloomy atmosphere. The war years are very long ago, but the stories left here are still being spread. I think as long as someone still remembers them, they are not really dead, or their deaths are not in vain.

From the site where General Yang Hucheng was killed, you need to return to the site where Little Radish Head was executed. There are signs to Zhazidong, which means you have to go down the mountain. On the way down, there is a relatively large intersection and turn left. There is a small path that goes down the mountain. The woman selling water offered to tell her about it, so I bought her a bottle of water to express my gratitude. If you have the energy, I recommend walking. Otherwise, if you buy a sightseeing bus, you will not only have to go back the same way to wait for the bus, but the traffic on the way to Zhazidong is also very congested.

On a rainy day, I took two buses to the living quarters of a coal mine, and then followed the navigation with doubts for more than half an hour to reach Zhazidong. After the actual visit, I really felt that the trip was worthwhile. When victory was about to be won, these martyrs were killed by the Kuomintang in retaliation.

Zhazidong records the stories of that era. Many patriots were imprisoned here... You can listen to the explanation and gain a deeper understanding of that period of history...

It's not far from Ciqikou Ancient Town. Go there early because traffic jams are very serious in the afternoon.

Pay tribute to the revolutionary martyrs! This is a place that Chinese people must visit

In memory of the martyrs, the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the new China will live forever in the hearts of the Chinese people.

The place where I received revolutionary education and checked in during my Chongqing trip was just a small courtyard. I wonder what it looks like now after being washed away by the flood.

Red Tour, visit and tour the places described in the novel "Red Rock";

There is really nothing to see. There is traffic jam when going up the mountain and traffic jam when going down the mountain. It costs 20 or 30 yuan per person to take a shuttle bus to Baigongguan or Hongyan Memorial Hall. I suggest going directly to Hongyan Memorial Hall. I will never go to Zhazidong again.

Located at the foot of Gele Mountain in Chongqing, 2.5 kilometers from Baigongguan, Zhazidong was originally a small coal mine on the outskirts of Chongqing, named for its abundance of slag and limited coal. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a ravine on one side, Zhazidong is secluded. In 1939, Kuomintang military spies forced...

If you have seen "Red Rock", you must go and see it. The revolutionaries of that era are really touching.

When it comes to Gele Mountain, many people don’t know it, but when it comes to Zhazidong, people are deeply impressed by it, as there are endless revolutionary stories there.

The Zhazidong Detention Center is divided into two courtyards, the inner and outer courtyards. Nearly 300 heroes were killed in Baigongguan and Zhazidong. This is a very commemorative place that allows you to understand history more intuitively.

The story of Little Radish Head and Jiang Jie has been instilled in my mind since elementary school. It is worth coming here to see the relics of that year and feel the history of that year.

There are too many torture instruments, densely packed together. This kind of torture, which is worse than death, makes my heart ache just looking at it. The blood of our ancestors will always inspire the sons and daughters of China. We will do our utmost to protect this land.

It was hot and crowded, and I felt like I was really in prison.

Anyone who has read "Red Rock" wants to see where Jiang Jie and Little Radish Head were imprisoned.

Visiting Zhazidong will make you feel a little heavy, as many floors are not open to the public, but you can still experience it.

I visited here during National Day. I knew about Zhazidong and the story of Jiang Jie and Little Radish Head when I was little. The walk from Baigongguan to Zhazidong wasn't too far, but it was a bit physically demanding, and the sheer number of people really dampened my mood... But there was nothing I could do about it; it was National Day.

Zhazidong and Baigongguan both have the same inscriptions and archways. While Zhazidong is smaller than Baigongguan, it's still just a collection of cells. A brief tour revealed a lot. The walls are covered in slogans, a true reflection of the Kuomintang's style. The most striking feature was the rice mill, where prisoners could exercise and exchange information.

Each cell is an exhibition area, which contains introductions to revolutionary martyrs and scenes of their lives here. It is still worth a visit.

My favorite photo I took is of the hole. It was originally green, but after using the black and white filter, it looks very old and tragic...

Zhazidong was originally a small coal mine where coal was mined manually. In 1938, it was transformed into a secret prison by the Kuomintang secret service to detain and persecute Communists and patriots.

A secret place where the Kuomintang imprisoned revolutionary patriots. It is said that the prisoners were secretly executed the night before liberation.

It's a little over a kilometer from Baigongguan, so it's a pretty quick walk. Like Baigongguan, it's a part of the Red Rock Culture. Seeing the old women's and men's prisons was awe-inspiring. Zhazidong isn't big, so the visit is short, about half an hour.

Experience the red education. Most of the martyrs were only in their twenties or thirties when they died. It is said that the conditions in the women's prison are better than those in the men's prison. What is meant by better is that there are beds.

line:

1. Take bus No. 232 to Yingshanhong Station

2. Enter from the Dahegou Community Vegetable Market, turn right at a small shop and arrive at the Dahegou Minsheng Green Space, where you can see the tunnel.

Notes:

1. There are many mosquitoes, please prepare mosquito repellent

2. The cave is dark and requires a flashlight to illuminate the way.

3. Try not to wear high heels and non-slip shoes

Zhazidong is located on Gele Mountain and is an anti-Japanese education site. It was originally a small coal mine for manual mining. In 1938, it was transformed into a secret prison by the Kuomintang secret service to detain and persecute Communists. You can also visit the place where the martyrs were executed.

Entering Zhazidong, I scanned my ID card and looked at the list of martyrs, which made me feel very emotional. In that turbulent era, in this fear-filled environment, although they were afraid and desperate, they still steadfastly believed in themselves. Now we are really lucky to live in such a peaceful era.

Recommended reason: Red Patriotism Education Base, can be combined with Baigongguan Ciqikou and other places to make a one-day itinerary

Zhazidong, originally a small coal mine on the outskirts of Chongqing, earned its name because it contained more slag than coal. The Zhazidong detention center consisted of two courtyards: the inner and outer courtyards. The outer courtyard housed offices and interrogation rooms. Later, it was used by the Kuomintang to detain revolutionaries. The interrogation rooms display gruesome displays of torture instruments from the era. The inner courtyard contained a ventilation dam, 16 male cells, and two female cells. Jiang Jie was once imprisoned here. Zhazidong, along with the nearby Baigongguan, is often referred to as the "two living coffins." While Zhazidong Prison may appear small from a high vantage point, it held over 300 prisoners at its peak.

Travel Tip: Combine the Geleshan Martyrs Cemetery, Baigongguan, Zhazidong, and Ciqikou Ancient Town into one day. Take Metro Line 1 to Martyrs' Cemetery Station and visit each of these attractions in order. There are shuttle buses to the first three attractions for 20 yuan per person, and walking is also possible. It's best to avoid summer.

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History cannot be forgotten! A great educational base!

Very good, I want the former Kuomintang machine gunner’s post.

Now let me tell you the story of Little Radish Head...

The revolutionary martyrs imprisoned in Baigongguan and Zhazidong lived in a living hell. With their unwavering faith in the victory of the revolution and their profound communist ideals, they persevered day after day, defending the revolution, their motherland, and their people with their own flesh and blood. I remember reading a travelogue a few days ago, where someone said these two places were only for the elderly and advised those born in the 1990s to avoid them, saying they were meaningless. Someone else said they didn't know what these places were and had never heard of the people who mentioned them. As someone born in the 1980s, I'm already considered elderly, but with only a dozen years between us, is there such a huge difference in our education? This period of history has only been a few decades. Shouldn't it be remembered by the Chinese people and passed down from generation to generation? I will definitely bring my daughter back. I'll tell her about what happened back then. I'll let her know about Little Radish Head, Jiang Jie, General Yang Hucheng, and this part of history.

The mountain is quite congested, Zhazidong is also very small, and you have to queue to see the cells.

Zhazidong is surrounded by mountains on three sides and a ditch on one side. It is in a relatively secluded location and was used to imprison revolutionaries and Hepingmen. The most famous martyr imprisoned there was "Sister Jiang".

Restored and rebuilt on the original site, many of the equipment in the interrogation room are replicas, but they truly reflect the scene at that time. The atmosphere is depressing and the torture instruments on display are shocking.

The cell basically consisted of a bunk bed and the personal information of several Communist Party members who were imprisoned at the time.

The place is very small, and it would take about 1 minute to walk around without a tour guide.

Zhazidong is a free attraction, mainly where Jiang Jie was once imprisoned. The attraction is very small, and 40 minutes is enough if you are quick.

This used to be a small coal mine, and later became a detention center where revolutionary martyrs were imprisoned. It has great red educational significance.

The walk from Baigongguan to Zhazidong is about two kilometers, but you have to follow the road, which has many curves and can be quite dangerous. Chongqing, a mountain city, lives up to its reputation. While the distance may seem short, the road is hilly and tiring. You can also take a 20-yuan scenic sightseeing bus, but it's recommended to avoid illegal taxis.

We chose to visit Zhazidong on a Tuesday in July. There were a lot of people there, and going in gave us a sense of the heaviness of history. After the visit, we were even more grateful for this peaceful and prosperous era.

Remember, Zhazidong closes at 4:30 PM, allowing only exits and no entrances. We hadn't realized it closed so early, and arrived at the foot of the mountain where Zhazidong is located at around 4:20 PM. Luckily, we met a driver at the bottom who charged us 15 yuan and whisked us up the mountain. After some extreme maneuvering, we were able to get in before closing time.

Zhazidong is a red tourist attraction.

Zhazidong was once a coal mine, but was later converted into a prison by the Kuomintang.

There are historical materials inside. Go in and learn about history.

The secluded Zhazidong, originally a coal mine that emerged alongside the rise of modern national industry, was later seized by the Kuomintang (KMT) and used to suppress the elite of the Communist Party. In 1949, with the KMT's situation completely over, they fled in desperation when the Communist army entered Gele Mountain on November 27th, concluding that Zhazidong had become history.

The tour bus is too expensive, it costs 20 yuan for a little distance. If you want to see it, just walk by yourself.

The Zhazidong we see today is a replica of the original site. Years of disrepair and several heavy rains have caused the houses here to collapse.

Before coming here, my impression of Zhazidong was still stuck in my elementary school Chinese textbooks, where I saw iconic figures like Little Radish Head. I took a picture of his statue...

Actually, Zhazidong is a really good place with great scenery. I was sore when I read the introduction of the indomitable spirit of the ancestors in Zhazidong.

I was shocked to see the heroes who sacrificed themselves one by one in the cell.

Zhazidong is surrounded by mountains on three sides and a ditch on one side, and its location is relatively hidden. It was originally a coal mine on the outskirts of Chongqing.

There are literary and artistic works such as "Eternal Life in the Flames", "Red Rock" and "Jiang Jie" based on this. Although this is a restoration and reconstruction on the original site, many are replicas, but it truly reflects the scene at that time. The atmosphere is depressing and the torture instruments on display are shocking. I learned the story of Little Radish Head and Jiang Jie in the primary school Chinese textbook, and finally came here in person. Review history and experience it for yourself. History is shocking. Only after going there can you truly feel that the good life we have now is exchanged for the blood of some revolutionary heroes! It is recommended to ask a tour guide to understand the history. The map shows that 1.4 kilometers is actually the diameter distance. The mountain city is different. It is four or five kilometers long.

Zhazidong was where the Kuomintang imprisoned the Communists. Here you can witness scenes of torture and watch the peace that the revolutionary ancestors exchanged their lives for. This is to teach future generations not to forget history.

transportation:

It is about a 5-minute drive from Baigongguan and a 15-minute walk.

Admission: Free

Opening hours: 09:00-16:30

Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a ditch on one side, it is a relatively secluded location and was used to imprison revolutionaries and Hepingmen. The most famous martyr imprisoned there was "Sister Jiang".

•Restored and rebuilt on the original site, many of the structures are replicas, but they truly reflect the scenes of the time. The atmosphere is oppressive, and the torture instruments on display are shocking. The history is shocking, and only after visiting it can you truly understand that the beautiful life we have today was paid for with the blood of revolutionary heroes!

From Baigongguan, walk to Zhazidong. It's basically uphill for about 1.5 kilometers, which takes less than half an hour.

Zhazidong is similar to Baigongguan, but it's a bit bigger. It takes another five minutes to walk in. Tickets are given at the entrance, but they're free. Most of the rooms here are red houses, and the prison cells have held batches of patriots. It's more educational to be there.

Many tour guides in the scenic area are informal and will get angry at the slightest disagreement. It is better to read the tour map carefully before going. It is recommended that this attraction should have its own tour guide so that many tourists will not be deceived and let some so-called tour guides disrupt the order.

We come here more to pay tribute to the martyrs and remember them, rather than to see the scenery. We must learn to be grateful. Our current good life is built on the premise that countless martyrs sacrificed their lives for the country. So compared to their harsh living conditions at that time, our lives now are dozens of times better than theirs.

Zhazidong is a 1:1 replica of a prison where revolutionary martyrs were imprisoned. Even today, its location is quite secluded, deep in the mountains. Access requires a mountainous hike. After a thorough tour, I left feeling quite heavy-hearted. Fans of dramas will likely be familiar with this name.

The history is shocking. Only when you go there can you truly feel that the good life we have now was paid for with the blood of some revolutionary heroes! I suggest you hire a tour guide to learn about the history. There are indeed many illegal taxis, but it is really worthwhile to take an illegal taxi to Ciqikou or the light rail station for ten yuan per person. The map shows 1.4 kilometers, but it is actually the diameter distance. The mountain city is different. It is four or five kilometers long.

Following the signs and climbing up the mountain, the first place we arrived at was Zhazidong.

I have to say the mountain path was difficult to walk on. It didn't look very far, but we were exhausted. The weather was also very hot. If I go there again, I will definitely take a car.

As we walked up the road, I noticed the environmental damage was quite severe. Many hilltops had been flattened to build residential buildings. It was a shame.

Zhazidong, originally a small coal mine on the outskirts of Chongqing, earned its name because it contained more slag than coal. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a ravine on one side, Zhazidong is secluded. Visitors to Zhazidong are primarily part of day trip groups, which last 40 minutes. Afterward, they visit Baigongguan, located 2.5 kilometers away.

Located at the foot of Gele Mountain in Chongqing, 2.5 kilometers away from Baigongguan. The transportation is very convenient.

We walked slowly down the mountain and it took about 30 minutes to get there. There were many illegal taxis at the foot of the mountain, but we did not choose to take one.

Free admission.

This restaurant is a rip-off. The food is about 20 yuan more expensive than outside. Damn, after ordering food, they still charge a few yuan per person for the meal. The key is that they don’t even provide water to drink.

You can scan the QR code on your phone for a voice guide, so you don't need a tour guide. When Chongqing was liberated, the gap in the wall was machine-gunned, killing more than 180 Communists who escaped from prison.

Zhazidong was a prison, and the most famous person imprisoned there was "Sister Jiang". Many torture instruments can still be seen in Zhazidong, which is really shocking.

Revolutionaries imprisoned here include the well-known Jiang Zhuyun (Jiang Jie), Xu Jianye, He Xuesong, etc. A small courtyard, a two-story building and a few bungalows, but it records the bloodshed on Chongqing's revolutionary journey.

It has local characteristics and can be said to be a recommended choice for visiting Chongqing