Qiliping: Legend of a Historic Ancient Town
1927-1932

Qiliping: Legend of a Historic Ancient Town

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.