🏛️ Lushun Uprising Memorial Hall

"The flames of revolution in southern Sichuan now spread across the land"
—— Commemoration site of the first large-scale armed uprising led by the Communist Party of China in Sichuan Province

📍 Basic Information

• Address: Inside Longtouguan Park, Yijing Road, Jiangyang District, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province (northeast corner)
• Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00, Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays, except public holidays)
• Admission: Free entry; valid identification required for registration upon entry
• Reservation: Available via the "Luzhou Culture & Tourism" WeChat official account or on-site QR code scanning
• Transportation Guide:
  • Bus: Take routes 168 or 271 to "Longtouguan Park Station," then walk about 300 meters;
  • Self-driving: Navigate to "East Gate of Longtouguan Park"; dedicated parking area available (limited spaces—green travel recommended).

📜 Historical Evolution: Sparks in Southern Sichuan, A New Era Begins

The Lushun Uprising Memorial Hall was established to commemorate the Lushun Uprising that erupted in December 1926, a major armed revolt directly led by the Chongqing Branch of the Communist Party of China (with Yang Anqin as secretary) and commanded by Liu Bocheng. It marked the first large-scale armed uprising independently led by the CPC in Sichuan, and served as a crucial rehearsal and strategic prelude to the August 1st Nanchang Uprising.

• ✅ Historical Significance:

  • Centered on Luzhou and Shunqing (modern-day Nanchong), the uprising lasted nearly half a year and shook southwestern China;
  • Established the earliest prototype of a worker-peasant revolutionary government in Sichuan—the Luzhou Military and Political School (with Liu Bocheng as principal) and the Luzhou Temporary Municipal Government;
  • Though ultimately defeated in May 1927 due to overwhelming enemy forces, it forged early military cadres (including Chen Yi, who participated in supporting actions in Luzhou) and accumulated invaluable experience in urban armed struggle. The Central Committee of the CPC hailed it as the "prelude to the August 1st Nanchang Uprising."

• 📅 Development Timeline of the Museum:

  • In 2007, the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government initiated construction of the memorial hall at the historic Longtouguan site—a key defensive position during the uprising;
  • Officially opened on December 1, 2011 (85th anniversary of the uprising);
  • Completed a major exhibition enhancement project in 2021, incorporating modern techniques such as oral history videos and immersive scene reconstructions.

🏯 Architectural Features: Integrated with Nature, Solemn and Timeless

Located beside the northeast section of the ancient Longtouguan city wall ruins, the museum’s design blends traditional southern Sichuan residential elements with contemporary commemorative architecture:

• 🌿 Overall Layout:

  • Single-story sloping roof structure with gray tiles and blue bricks—simple, elegant, and dignified;
  • Exterior façade features relief carvings mimicking ancient city wall textures, symbolizing “steadfast faith, unyielding as rock”;
  • The front plaza, named "Spark Square," features an engraved timeline of the uprising and quotes from key figures; flanking trees include tough Phoebe zhennan and red plum blossoms, symbols of resilience.

• 🪞 Spatial Narrative:

  • Organized along a four-act narrative arc:
    War in Southern Sichuan → Raising the Red Banner → Forged in Blood and Fire → Eternal Spark
  • The central foyer’s dome is adorned with an eight-pointed star light fixture, casting luminous projections onto the floor—illuminating a facsimile of the original uprising manifesto, creating a solemn yet inspiring atmosphere.

🏺 Core Artifacts and Exhibition Highlights

The museum houses over 320 items (sets) of cultural relics and historical materials, including 17 nationally designated third-class or higher artifacts and 86 rare archival documents—some displayed publicly for the first time:

• 🔹 Crown Jewels of the Collection:

  • Handwritten Draft of the Lushun Uprising Military Plan by Liu Bocheng (replica; original housed in the Central Archives): Details troop deployments, secret codes, and mass mobilization strategies;
  • Original Issue of the Xin Shu Bao Newspaper (January 1927) titled "Chronicle of Luzhou's Liberation": Front-page headline reads “Red Flag Raised atop the Bell Tower,” capturing a pivotal moment in history;
  • German-made "Bergmann" semi-automatic pistol and leather holster used by the uprising forces (National Grade III Cultural Relic): The gun bears the serial number “LX-027,” formerly belonging to the Luzhou Garrison Command.

• 🔹 Featured Exhibits:

  • "Night Talk at Longtouguan" Holographic Theater: Recreates the historic winter night of 1926 when Yang Anqin, Liu Bocheng, and Tong Yongsheng secretly discussed uprising plans at the Longtouguan artillery platform;
  • "List of 100 Uprising Participants" Wall: Engraved in recessed copper plates, this wall displays the names, hometowns, and positions of 138 confirmed participants; QR codes link to biographical profiles;
  • "Red Family Letters" Interactive Screen: View high-resolution scans of letters written by commanders such as Huang Muyan and Qin Zhengshu to their families—filled with deep patriotism and personal emotion.

🌟 Cultural Value and Contemporary Significance

• 📚 Academic Importance:

  • The only comprehensive exhibition center in China dedicated to the full course of the Lushun Uprising, filling a critical gap in research on local armed struggles within the CPC’s history;
  • Archival collections serve as essential primary sources for authoritative works such as History of the Communist Party of Sichuan and Biography of Liu Bocheng.

• 🌐 Spiritual Legacy:

  • Designated as a Provincial Patriotic Education Base, Provincial CPC History Education Base, and Provincial National Defense Education Base;
  • Over the past three years, welcomed more than 420,000 visitors, including party members, youth study groups, and school teams; regularly hosts signature programs like “Red Storytellers in Schools” and “Uprising Stories Lecture Series.”

• 🌱 Regional Connectivity:

  • Part of a cohesive “Southern Sichuan Red Cultural Corridor” linking with nearby sites: the Longtouguan Ancient City Wall Ruins, Old Residence of Zhu De in Kuangchang, and the Luzhou Uprising Monument, forming a complete historical narrative chain.

🧭 Visitor Tips

• ⏳ Recommended Visit Duration: 1.5–2 hours (including immersive theater experience)
• 👨‍🏫 Guided Tours:
  • Free scheduled tours: Daily at 10:00 and 14:30 (please arrive 15 minutes early at the service desk to reserve);
  • Smart audio guide: Scan QR code to access voice narration (available in youth version and English).
• 📸 Photo Spots Recommended:
  • The engraved timeline on the ground of "Spark Square" (best shot at noon, when sunlight slants diagonally);
  • The intersection of red starlight from the foyer dome and the projected manifesto facsimile on the floor.
• 🍃 Nearby Attractions:
  • Just a 5-minute walk away lies the Longtouguan City Wall Ruins (originally built in the Ming Dynasty, rebuilt during the Qing), where visitors can climb up to enjoy panoramic views of the Tuo River and the former site of the “Wangjiang Tower,” once occupied by uprising troops;
  • One kilometer east of the museum is the Luzhou Laolaojiao Tourist Area, offering a fascinating dialogue between the city’s “wine capital” heritage and its revolutionary roots.

🌟 Remembering is not about dwelling in the past—it is to let that beam of faith, piercing through a century of storms, illuminate every step we take toward distant horizons.
—— Message from the Lushun Uprising Memorial Hall