New Fourth Army Memorial Hall

New Fourth Army Memorial Hall — view
New Fourth Army Memorial Hall. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
YANCHENG, CHINA · 1985–1986

New Fourth Army Memorial Hall

A modern museum in Jiangsu dedicated to the New Fourth Army, a key military force during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The hall preserves photographs, artifacts, and artworks documenting this pivotal chapter of Chinese history.

At a glance

The New Fourth Army Memorial Hall stands in eastern Yancheng as a State AAAA-class tourist attraction. Its modern architecture frames a substantial archive of wartime documentation and military heritage spanning the Sino-Japanese conflict.

History

Construction of the memorial hall began in 1985 and was completed in September 1986. The site was officially designated a State AAAA-class tourist attraction on 18 May 2011, recognizing its importance in documenting the New Fourth Army’s role during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

The hall’s thematic focus encompasses two critical moments: the union of the New Fourth Army with the Eighth Route Army, and the New Fourth Army’s reconstitution following the Anhui incident.

What you see

The building employs a modern architectural style. Above the main entrance, an armband pattern bearing the letters ‘N4A’ in blue and white signals the hall’s military purpose. Flanking the flag-shaped carved relief are symbolic representations of historical scenes—depicting both the collaboration between the New Fourth and Eighth Route armies and the army’s reconstruction after the Anhui episode.

Cultural significance

The New Fourth Army Memorial Hall preserves crucial documentation of Chinese military history during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Approximately 1,000 photographs, historical relics, and artistic works form an extensive record of the conflict and the strategic importance of unified resistance forces.

Key facts

  • Country: China
  • City: Yancheng, Jiangsu Province
  • Constructed: 1985–1986
  • Designated State AAAA-class tourist attraction: 18 May 2011
  • Coordinates: 33.391478, 120.156575
  • Collection size: approximately 1,000 photographs plus historical artifacts and artworks

Practical information & getting there

The memorial hall is located on Jianjun Road in the eastern part of Yancheng. For current visiting hours, admission details, and directions, consult the site directly or contact the Yancheng tourism office.

Sources & resources

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