A brief note on visiting the Danguai Red Revolutionary Site in Puyang
"A Brief Note on Visiting the Danguai Revolutionary Site in Puyang"
My New Year's Eve gathering with Brother Bin was supposed to end on the 1st as planned, but people in love always crave the time together, so we decided to continue the sweetness for two more days.
After sharing lunch with Brother Bin’s family, we went to the Danguai Revolutionary Site together to explore the red mark unique to Puyang and listen to the echoes of that magnificent history.
1. Preparation before the trip
- Scenic spot information: As a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, the Danguai Revolutionary Site carries a profound historical heritage. Its opening hours vary with the season, from 8:30 to 17:30 in the off-season and from 8:00 to 18:00 in the peak season. The closing time in the current winter is advanced to 16:30. It is worth mentioning that the scenic spot is open to the public free of charge, giving more people the opportunity to experience this period of history.
- Transportation Tips: If you are departing from Puyang City, you can take bus No. 31 to get there directly; tourists from Qingfeng County can take bus No. 5 to get there easily. The transportation is very convenient, and parking is also very convenient if you drive. The car stopped in the village.
2. Tour route
- Journey to explore red classics: When you step into the entrance of the scenic area, the first thing that catches your eye is the Memorial Hall of the Former Site of the Revolutionary Base in the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region. The museum displays a variety of historical pictures, detailed and precious documentary materials, and revolutionary relics that have stood the test of time, vividly reproducing the heroic and bloody struggles of the soldiers and civilians in the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region during the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation. The magnificent chapter of struggle allows us to deeply appreciate the great sacrifices and unremitting efforts made by our ancestors for the cause of national liberation. Leaving the memorial hall and walking along the winding path, we arrived at the revolutionary site of the Pingyuan Branch of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Every brick and tile, every table and chair here seem to be silently telling the glorious years when the leaders of the branch commanded operations and planned strategies here. We seem to be able to see their busy and resolute figures on this land. The glorious chapter of revolution is written on it. Next, we walked into the revolutionary site of the Northern Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which witnessed the glorious journey of Deng Xiaoping, who led the army and civilians in the border areas to fight against foreign enemies and build bases during his tenacious struggle as the acting secretary of the Northern Bureau. Every corner exudes a heavy historical atmosphere, which makes people feel Live in admiration. The last stop is the former site of the arsenal, whose predecessor was the Chen Ancestral Hall in Danguai Village which was built in the first year of the Xianfeng period. Here, the production equipment, process flow, weapons and ammunition produced by the arsenal are displayed one by one, allowing us to get a glimpse of the difficulties and hardships of military production in the border areas, and deeply appreciate that our ancestors still adhered to their beliefs and relied on themselves under difficult conditions. The great spirit.
- Tracing the Footprints of Celebrities: We first walked into Deng Xiaoping’s former residence. The simple furnishings in the house allowed us to closely experience the details of Comrade Deng Xiaoping’s work and life in Danguai Village. It was as if we could see him working under the dim light for the We have devoted all our energy and worked day and night to develop the border area. Afterwards, they visited the former residences of Song Renqiong, Huang Jing, Yang Yong, Su Zhenhua, Cao Lihuai and other older generation proletarian revolutionaries. As we stroll through the park, we are struck by the lofty revolutionary spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries. The traces of life they left on this land are like bright stars, illuminating our way forward and making us feel a sense of respect for them. .
3. Single Turn on the Tongue
On our food exploration journey, we tasted the local specialty jelly and Qingfeng hot cold dishes. What I will never forget was the spicy taste of mustard that went straight to my nose. I heard that Qingfeng pig's trotters are very famous, but unfortunately the trip was rushed and I was unable to enjoy it to my heart's content, which is a small regret. If you have high requirements and expectations for food, then the city center may be a better choice. Like us, we finally chose to return to Puyang Wanda Plaza for dinner, where the environment is more comfortable and there are many choices.
4. Accommodation Experience
Although the surrounding farmhouses have a strong rural style, the accommodation conditions are relatively simple. After much consideration, we decided to return to the Yuelai Hotel where we stayed on the first day of New Year's Eve to extend our stay. I still remember the hotel’s warm and thoughtful service on New Year’s Eve, which made us feel very comfortable. In order to avoid bad accommodation, we chose this place again without hesitation.
5. Impressions of the visit
The biggest feeling I got from this trip is that this place is small and quiet, but it contains extremely important historical significance. When we stroll among those well-preserved revolutionary sites, it seems as if we have traveled through time and space and returned to that era of war and smoke. Every inch of land and every building here is like a vivid history book, and every page is engraved with the magnificent epic written by our ancestors with their blood and lives. During the visit, if conditions permit, you may wish to hire a tour guide. Their vivid and detailed narration will reveal to you the historical background and touching stories hidden behind each place one by one, allowing you to have a deeper and more comprehensive understanding and perception of the revolutionary history of the Memorial Hall of the Former Site of the Revolutionary Base in the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region. As the journey drew to a close, we could not calm down for a long time, and we deeply realized that the victory of the Chinese revolution was so hard-won. Everything we saw and heard along the way reminded us to cherish the hard-earned peace and tranquility we have, inherit the revolutionary spirit of our ancestors, and forge ahead courageously in the journey of the new era.