Scenic spot introduction:
The Yudu Central Red Army Long March Departure Site Memorial Garden is a comprehensive memorial garden that integrates patriotism education, sightseeing, and commemoration of great men, with the 25,000-mile Long March starting here as the background. From the evening of October 17th to 20th, 1934, a total of 87,000 people embarked on the long march from eight ferries including the East Gate. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Central Red Army's Long March from Yudu, the current park was expanded based on the Central Red Army's First Long March Monument Park. The greening rate has reached more than 85%, and the environment is very beautiful. No matter when, there is an endless stream of people coming to visit and pay their respects. It is one of the 30 red tourist lines in the country.Attractions distribution:
The Memorial Park of the starting point of the Long March of the Central Red Army is located at the east end of Binjiang Avenue in the county, close to the Gongshui River and the Dujiang Bridge. The memorial park covers an area of 60 acres and is connected by walking paths. It consists of a visitor service center, a small square and theme sculptures, an assembly square, a memorial square, and the Memorial Hall of the starting point of the Long March of the Central Red Army. In recent years, the Long March 5 carrier rocket model has also settled here, closely integrating the city with the Long March spirit and aerospace technology.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A-level scenic spot, patriotic education base, national key cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Pay homage, red tourism, patriotic education, old sites, monuments, memorial hallsTour route:
Red one-day tour in Yudu: Memorial Garden (monument, memorial hall) of the starting point of the Central Red Army’s Long March → Mao Zedong’s former residence on the eve of the Long March → Yudu Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Hefeng Pearl Powder, Hakka Cloud Piece, Pangu Mountain Green Tea, Lingbei Persimmon Cake, and Alpine Green Grass Milk.
(Gourmet food) Yudu pork skin, Huangyuan rice dumplings, Leicha, glutinous rice wine, Gannan Hakka meatballs, Gannan small fried fish, Hakka stewed pork soup, Hakka potato wine, and Xiashan dishes.
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangxi Province>Ganzhou City>Yudu County
How to get there:
Bus route: Take a train or long-distance bus from Ganzhou to Yudu County. Those taking the car can get off the bus and walk along Binjiang Avenue. Those taking the train need to transfer to K2 and get off at Changzheng No. 1 Ferry.
Self-driving route: Leave the Xiamen-Chengdu Expressway from the Yudu/G323 exit, drive along G323, pass the Dudu Changzheng Bridge and turn into Binjiang Avenue.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for the Long March starting point:
It is open to the public for free. You need to show your ID card to visit the memorial hall for free.
Scenic area opening hours:
Memorial Garden: Open all day
Memorial Hall: Summer and Autumn 09:00-12:00, 14:30-17:30; Spring and Winter 09:00-12:00, 14:30-17:00; every day Closed on Monday.