Two-Day Tour: Xier River → Huangyadong → Eighth Route Army Taihang Memorial Hall → Eighth Route Army Cultural Park

During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, flames of war burning deep in the Taihang Mountains dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Japanese invaders. This land was home to not only the bravest sons and daughters of Shanxi but also the largest arsenal in North China, which provided crucial combat supplies. The history of swords and shadows is meticulously recorded and displayed in the Eighth Route Army Memorial Hall. A visit here offers an intense patriotic education.

Visit Xier River (Washing Ear River), a landscape gallery reminiscent of a traditional Chinese painting. Listen to the legend of Xu You washing his ears and trace the origins of the idioms "to turn over a new leaf" and "to listen with respectful attention". Pause in the poetic countryside to enjoy the harmony of mountains, waters, flowers and birds.

Dine at a mountain farmhouse and taste local specialties: Fried Vegetable Dumplings, Licheng Griddle Pork Pancakes, Shangdonkey Donkey Meat, Loess Eggs, Changzhi Three-Flour Noodles and Crispy Sesame Cakes山西省市场监督管理局.

Tour Huangyadong (Yellow Cliff Cave), once the largest military industrial base behind enemy lines in North China. Stand on the ground where revolutionary leaders including Zhu De, Peng Dehuai, Liu Bocheng, Deng Xiaoping and Zuo Quan once fought and lived for a long time, and pay tribute to the martyrs.

Stay in Licheng County.

Visit the Eighth Route Army Taihang Memorial Hall, the country’s only large-scale military-themed memorial hall comprehensively documenting the 8-year War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression waged by the Eighth Route Army and base areas in North China. Reflect on the magnificent, soul-stirring history of the Eighth Route Army’s resistance and honor the revolutionary martyrs.

Explore the Eighth Route Army Cultural Park, China’s only experiential red tourism theme park. Immerse yourself in the strong military atmosphere and experience the arduous spirit of solidarity between the soldiers and the people in the base areas