Yan'an
Country: China
Region: Asia
Period: 1936-1948
Location: 36.65°N, 109.494°E
Description
Yan'an, located in Shaanxi Province, served as the headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during the Chinese Civil War. From 1936 to 1948, it was a critical center for the development of the CCP under Mao Zedong. Yan'an was where the Long Marchended and played a central role in shaping China's revolutionary strategy.
Modern Remains
Modern Yan'an is home to several important historical landmarks like the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall, the Former Residence of Mao Zedong, and the Yan'an Pagoda Hill. Visitors can explore Mao Zedong's former residence, where he lived and worked during the war years. Yan'an is also surrounded by cave dwellings that offer insight into the unique way communists lived during the base period.