Scenic spot introduction:
The former residence of Liu Bocheng in Kaixian County, Chongqing is the residence where Liu Bocheng, Marshal of the People's Republic of China, founder and leader of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and modern military strategist, lived for 14 years. It is an ideal place to commemorate the great man and carry out patriotism education. On December 4, 1892, Liu Bocheng was born in the Liu family yard of Zhangjiaba, Zhoudu Village, Zhaojia Town, Kaixian County. When he was 5 years old, he separated from his parents and moved to Shenjiawan, a back slope more than 100 meters away from his old house, where he lived until 1911. He left home from here and joined the army to join the Revolution of 1911. The former residence of Liu Bocheng now houses a large number of cultural relics used by Liu Shuai and his family. Through the original display and supplemented by pictures and materials, it shows Liu Bocheng's growth trajectory of working hard and studying hard when he was young, and determined to "save the people from water and fire". It is a symbol of red tourism. Classic scenic spot.Attractions distribution:
Liu Bocheng's former residence is located in Zhaojia Town, 28 kilometers south of Kaixian City, covering an area of 20 acres and a protection area of 2.9 square kilometers. The main attractions include Liu Bocheng's former residence and auxiliary exhibition room, Liu Shuai Cemetery, Shi Nianpan, Bamboo Forest Pond, Huangjue Ancient Road, parents' cemetery, viewing platform, bronze statue square, etc. In the former residence, Liu Bocheng's bedroom, Liu Bocheng's parents' bedroom, etc. were restored according to their original appearance, and Liu Bocheng's life and death were displayed.Scenic spot qualifications:
It is a national key cultural relics protection unit, a national patriotism education demonstration base, a national defense education demonstration base, a national third-level museum, one of the country’s 30 high-quality red tourism routes and 100 classic red tourism scenic spots.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, patriotic education, red tourism, celebrity visits, former residences of celebritiesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Chongqing>Kaizhou District>Zhaojia Street
How to get there:
Bus route: Take the long-distance bus to Kaixian at Chaotianmen or Caiyuanba Long-distance Bus Station, the fare is 83 yuan, and the journey takes about 3 hours. Take a bus from Kaixian to the former residence, which takes about 40 minutes and costs 5 yuan.
Self-driving route: via Yu-Wan Expressway to Wanzhouxia, then to Liu Bocheng’s former residence in Zhaojia Town, Kaixian County, a 3.5-hour drive.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Liu Bocheng’s former residence ticket price:
Free and open
Scenic area opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (no entry at 16:30), closed for maintenance on Mondays.