When many people go to Ruijin, Jiangxi, they will Shazhouba Scenic Area Listed as a must-visit stop.
This is not just a national key cultural relic protection unit. It was also the second residence of the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic in Ruijin.
In April 1933, the central government moved to Shazhouba from Yeping until July 1934. During this period, many revolutionary sites remained.
If you have a strong interest in red history, or plan to take your children to receive patriotic education, then this group of old sites is definitely worth spending half a day to walk slowly and look at it carefully.
Red Well: The deep love behind a well
Speaking of Shazhouba, the first thing that many people think of is red well .
The article in the primary school textbook "Don't forget the man who dug the well when you are drinking water" made this well a household name.
At that time, Chairman Mao moved to Shazhouba with the relocation of the provisional central government. Later, he noticed that the local people were drinking pond water that was dirty and smelly. At this time, he felt very uncomfortable in his heart.
One day in September 1933, he personally led the cadres, the Red Army officers and soldiers, and the local people to survey water sources and dig wells.
After the well was dug, surrounding villagers finally drank clear well water.
Nowadays, when you walk to the bank of the red well, you can still see 14 words engraved on the stone tablet: "Don't forget the man who dug the well, and always miss Chairman Mao."
After arriving here, many tourists will fetch a bucket of well water, wash their faces with it, or take a sip to feel the warmth that spans time and space.
Former site of the Central Executive Committee: Chairman Mao’s home in Shazhouba
Yuantai House is the former site of the Central Executive Committee. It is a typical Hakka residence. This building was built in 1876 and was originally the private temple of the landlord Yang Yanlan.
From April 1933 to July 1934, Chairman Mao Zedong lived and worked here, and lived with He Shuheng, Xu Teli, and Xie Juezai and other leaders.
Lin Boqu and Dong Biwu, together with the other three except Chairman Mao, were honored as the "Five Elders of the Soviet Area".
Walking into the house, you can see the simple office and living scenes of the past, with wooden tables, wooden chairs, and old-fashioned oil lamps. Everything maintains its original appearance.
On the southwest side of the old site, there is an ancient camphor tree. Under the dense shade of the tree, this is where Chairman Mao used to sit, read books and newspapers, and have heart-to-heart conversations with the masses.
In 1963, it was restored and opened to its original appearance, and now it is a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Central Government Auditorium: Unique "Red Army Hat"
Not far from Hongjing Former site of the Central Government Auditorium Also worth a look.
This auditorium was specially built to welcome the Second National Congress of Soviets in January 1934. Construction started in August 1933 and was completed in December of the same year. The completion speed was extremely fast.
The auditorium covers an area of 1,530 square meters. What is special about it is its shape. It has eight corners. From a distance, it looks like a Red Army hat.
In the hall, there are 48 wooden pillars standing, with 17 doors opening around them. The number of people upstairs and downstairs can be accommodated at one time is more than 2,000 people.
There is also a zigzag-shaped air raid shelter 10 meters north of the auditorium, which can accommodate thousands of people.
After the main force of the Red Army embarked on the Long March, the auditorium was damaged and demolished by the Kuomintang troops. In 1956, it was restored according to its original appearance. Now, it has been converted into a reinforced concrete structure building.
Standing in the auditorium, you can imagine the scene when representatives gathered together to discuss national affairs.
The former site of the Central People's Committee: the seat of the highest administrative body
There is the former site of the Central People's Committee at Yuantaiwu, which is next to the former site of the Central Executive Committee.
At that time, under the Central Executive Committee was the Central People's Committee, which was the highest administrative organ and was responsible for directing national government affairs.
It was established in November 1931. At that time, the subordinate agencies included "nine ministries and one bureau", which included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Military Affairs, and the Ministry of Labor. The Finance Department was also among them, the Land Department was also included, the Education Department was also included, the Ministry of Internal Affairs was also one, the Judicial Department was included, the Workers' and Peasants' Procuratorate was also included, and there was also the State Political Security Bureau.
Later, in 1933, the People's Commissariat of National Economy was added, and in 1934, the People's Commissariat of Food was added, and these departments all work nearby.
From April 1933 to July 1934, the Central People's Committee carried out office activities here, and Zhang Wentian, He Zizhen and others once lived here.
The old site was restored to its original appearance in 1953 and is now well preserved.
The former site of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission: a place where generals strategized
If you have a strong interest in military history, then the former site of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission is definitely not to be missed.
It is located in Wushi Village, Shazhouba Town. In May 1933, the Central Military Commission moved here from the front line.
Among those who worked and lived in this house were Zhu De, Zhou Enlai, Liu Bocheng, Ye Jianying, Kang Keqing, and a large number of founding generals.
The General Staff of the Military Commission is located here, its first bureau is located here, the combat section and other agencies are also located here, the general political department is stationed nearby, and the general mobilization department is stationed in the adjacent area.
The old site was restored and opened in 1953, and is now a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Stepping here and looking at the photos and battle maps of the past, we can truly appreciate the hardships and hard-won we faced during the revolutionary wars in the past.
In the entire Shazhouba Scenic Area, in addition to those core sites, there are the former sites of the Central Bureau of the Communist Party of China, the Central Bureau of the Young Communist Party of China, the Soviet Area Central Executive Bureau of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the former site of the General Political Department of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and the sites of more than 20 relevant central and state ministries and commissions such as food, finance, auditing, land, and national economy.
Walking around is like reading a vivid history of the Chinese revolution.
If you plan to go to Ruijin, it is recommended that you set aside half a day to one day for Shazhouba. It is best to hire a tour guide or rent a tour guide, so that you can hear more of the stories behind it.
Red tourism is not just about seeing houses or cultural relics. More importantly, it is to understand that period of history and feel the original intention.
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