Qiliping Town is located in Hong'an County, Hubei Province, and is one of the important birthplaces of modern Chinese history.
Birthplace of the Huangma Uprising:
On November 3, 1927, the Huangma Special Committee held a meeting at Wenchang Palace in Qiliping, deciding to launch an armed uprising. On the night of November 13, over 30,000 peasant self-defense forces gathered on the river beach outside the west gate of Qiliping.
Largest Historical Site Complex:
Qiliping has 18 existing historical sites, one of the best-preserved historical site complexes in China, including:
- Qiliping Trade Union Former Site
- E-Yu-Wan Special District Soviet Government Former Site
- E-Yu-Wan Chinese-Western Pharmacy Former Site
- E-Yu-Wan Special District Historical Court Former Site
- Lenin Primary School Former Site
- E-Yu-Wan Special District Bank Former Site
Early Soviet Capital:
In 1929, after the formation of the E-Yu-Wan Soviet Area, Qiliping became the capital. It was not only a political center but also an economic and cultural center.
Cultural Tourism Destination:
Today, Qiliping has become a national key cultural relic protection unit and historical education base, attracting many tourists every year.
1927-1932