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The Weihua Uprising Memorial Hall is located on Gaotangyuan in Huazhou District, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. This area boasts majestic terrain, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and a delightful landscape. Bordered by the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Wei River to the north, the area boasts rolling plains, crisscrossing ravines, abundant crops, lush forests, and a vibrant history of outstanding people. The hall, complemented by the majestic Weihua Uprising Memorial Tower, is one of the earliest, largest, and most influential early rural revolutionary bases in Northwest China, and played a significant role in the history of the national revolutionary struggle.
Although the uprising failed, the incomparably heroic fighting spirit of the rebels gave the Chinese people new inspiration. Many of the uprising's leaders and the remaining armed forces continued to fight tenaciously for the cause of the Chinese revolution, becoming an important component of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and a source of revolutionary fire.
Today, the Weihua Uprising Memorial Hall is also designated a patriotic education base by the Shaanxi Provincial Party Committee, serving as an ideal venue for the general public to commemorate the martyrs and learn about revolutionary traditions and patriotism. In December 2016, the Weihua Uprising Memorial Hall was listed as a national classic red tourism scenic spot.
The warm temperate continental monsoon climate has four distinct seasons, with changeable spring weather, hot and rainy summer, cool and refreshing autumn, and sunny, cold and dry winter. All four seasons are suitable for travel.
The Weihua Uprising Memorial Hall covers an area of 37,000 square meters and has a construction area of 3,649 square meters. It has a collection of more than 1,400 revolutionary items, seven exhibition rooms, and four former residences of the uprising leaders. The museum also preserves five revolutionary sites of great significance from the uprising.
The Northwest Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army Military Commission Headquarters—Five-Room Hall: Located at the northernmost end of the memorial hall, this former building served as the meeting room for the Military Commission and Headquarters of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army. Liu Zhidan and Lian Yimin lived in the east and west wings, respectively. During this period, leaders of the Military Commission, Headquarters, and the Shaanxi East Special Committee met here to plan and direct the revolutionary struggle.
Fifteen large characters paved with bricks ("Comrades, hurry up and march forward on the blood of the martyrs!!!"): The place where the bricks were paved with the characters was the central campus road among the buildings of the former Gaotang Primary School at the time of the uprising, and is also the center of the memorial hall.
The former site of the Huaxian County Committee of the Communist Party of China is located between two ancient locust trees and the first five halls of the former command headquarters. Commander Tang Shu's former residence is adjacent to a brick and wood structure building to the east, which is also the easternmost building of the memorial hall.
Site of the Enlarged Meeting of the Military Commission of the Northwest Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army (sites of two ancient locust trees): In June 1928, after the uprising army and civilians crushed the enemy's two attacks, Comrade Liu Zhidan convened an enlarged meeting of the Military Commission under this ancient locust tree. The meeting analyzed the situation at the time and the balance of power between the enemy and us, and decided to withdraw to northern Shaanxi to establish a new revolutionary base.
Martyrs' Well: Located 15 meters north of the ruins of the two ancient locust trees. After the failure of the Weihua Uprising, Hou Zhenhe, Liu Xiaozhi and eleven other Communist Beiqingxiang bandits were arrested, beaten to death and their bodies thrown into this well.
In addition, the former sites of the uprising also include the Three Churches, the Guojiazhuang Temple, the Yaowang Cave, and the Gaotang Guild Hall.
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The Weihua Uprising Memorial Hall commemorates the 1928 Weihua Uprising, an important event in Chinese revolutionary history in Shaanxi Province. It preserves historical artifacts, documents, and stories of local revolutionaries, highlighting their role in the broader revolutionary movement.
The memorial hall is located in Huayin city, Shaanxi Province. Visitors can reach it via taxi or private car from Huayin city center, or by local bus with a short walk from the nearest stop.
Opening hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to visit due to mild weather.
Tickets are generally inexpensive, around 20–40 CNY. Tickets are primarily purchased at the entrance; online booking may be available on local tourism websites.
Advance booking is recommended for weekends, public holidays, or group visits, ideally 1–2 days in advance.
Approximately 1–1.5 hours to explore the memorial hall, exhibitions, and outdoor memorial areas.
Guided tours are usually available in Chinese. English or other language services may need to be arranged in advance.
Begin at the main entrance, follow the chronological exhibition layout, visit outdoor memorial areas, and conclude at temporary exhibition halls or souvenir areas.
Night visits are not typically available. Special tours or commemorative events may be held on anniversary dates or national holidays.
Weekdays are generally less crowded. Public holidays and weekends attract more visitors, particularly students and local groups.
The memorial hall is generally accessible for elderly visitors and children. Wheelchair access may be limited in some outdoor areas.
Cash is accepted, and mobile payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used for tickets and purchases.
Vegetarian options are generally available at local restaurants. Halal options may require prior inquiry.
Souvenirs include books, replicas of historical artifacts, postcards, and small items commemorating the Weihua Uprising.
