Zunyi: Discover Conference History and Mountain Landscapes

In Zunyi, you can choose between two distinct travel interests: the history of the Zunyi Conference and the scenery of Phoenix Mountain National Forest Park. One leads to a historic memorial complex in the old town; the other to a viewpoint and a three-kilometer-long mountain ridge trail.

Zunyi Conference and Historic Sites

Held in January 1935, the Zunyi Conference was a pivotal turning point in the history of the Communist Party of China. At an extremely critical moment, it saved the Party, the Red Army, and the Chinese Revolution from collapse. The Zunyi Conference Museum is located in Zunyi's old town, at 96 Ziyin Street.

The memorial complex includes the venue of the Zunyi Conference, the former headquarters of the Red Army's General Political Department during the conference, the former quarters of Mao Zedong, Zhang Wentian, and Wang Jiaxiang, and the Zunyi Conference Exhibition Hall. The different sites offer several historical perspectives: alongside the conference itself, the complex also includes a headquarters, living quarters, and an exhibition hall.

Digital Experiences at the Museum

An official tourism profile from 2025 describes VR films about revolutionary stories and AR exploration games at the museum. Visitors can also use a digital interactive exhibition system to touch models of cultural relics, view them from all angles, and examine their details. An institutional report additionally mentions 3D imaging, multimedia semi-panoramic images, and electronic touchscreen books. These features are intended to make the exhibitions more interactive and immersive. If digital experiences are a key factor in your plans, it is advisable to check what is currently available before your visit, as these offerings may change over time.

City Views and a Mountain Ridge Trail at Phoenix Mountain

The core area of Phoenix Mountain National Forest Park lies in Honghuagang District. From the Phoenix Tower observation tower in the park, you can take in the cityscape of Zunyi. For travelers seeking a view of the city alongside historic sites, this viewpoint is a distinct highlight of the destination.

A three-kilometer-long mountain ridge trail runs from the foot of Honghuagang via Laoyashan to Biyun Peak. The sequence of named points gives the route a clear direction, while its stated length makes its scale easy to grasp. The route is therefore a specific landscape feature in addition to the view from Phoenix Tower.

Commemorating the Battle of Zunyi

The remains of 77 martyrs, recovered from sites where the Battle of Zunyi took place, were gradually buried at the Red Army Martyrs' Cemetery. In 2021, the cemetery was designated a “National Demonstration Site for Patriotic Education.” During an educational field trip with on-site lessons in 2022, participants climbed 316 steps to reach the memorial. This figure refers to that particular field trip and its on-site lesson.

Trenches of varying depths, communication trenches, and man-made shelters can also be seen on the ridges around Honghuagang and Laoyashan. These historic traces add further battle sites to the conference locations. Their focus differs from that of the viewpoint and mountain ridge trail: here, the emphasis is on preserved traces of history, while there, it is on city panoramas and scenery.

Your choice of destination can therefore be guided by the topics that interest you most during your stay.

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