The Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall is located in Hongqiao District, Tianjin. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and a special memorial hall that comprehensively displays the history of the Pingjin Campaign. The scenic spot features the commemoration of the important historical event of the Pingjin Campaign as its core. Through rich cultural relics, documents, video materials, and scene restorations, it vividly reproduces the entire process of the Pingjin Campaign. The memorial hall covers an area of approximately 47,000 square meters. Its main buildings include the Victory Square, the Main Exhibition Hall, the Multi-dimensional Demonstration Hall, and the Military Prowess Garden, with a total construction area of 14,000 square meters. The overall architectural style is solemn and respectful, combining a sense of historical thickness with a modern atmosphere, making it an important base for inheriting red culture and carrying out patriotic education.
Historical Culture
The Pingjin Campaign was one of the three decisive campaigns during the Liberation War. It took place from November 29, 1948, to January 31, 1949, and was jointly launched by the Northeast Field Army and the North China Military Region troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. This campaign lasted 64 days, resulting in the elimination and reorganization of over 520,000 Kuomintang troops, and liberated large areas in North China such as Beiping (now Beijing), Tianjin, and Zhangjiakou, laying a solid foundation for the founding of New China.
The victory of the Pingjin Campaign was the result of the heroic struggle of the people's army led by the Communist Party of China, and it was also inseparable from the strong support of the broad masses of the people. During the campaign, the People's Liberation Army adopted flexible tactics such as "besieging without attacking" and "isolating without besieging", and finally achieved the peaceful liberation of Beiping, protecting this famous historical and cultural city. The Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall was built to commemorate this great campaign and officially opened to the public on July 23, 1997. The hall houses a large number of cultural relics and historical materials related to the campaign, such as weapons and equipment, letters and diaries, and photos, totaling about 10,000 items, which truly record the historical process and heroic deeds of the campaign.
Main Attractions
Victory Square
Victory Square is located at the entrance of the memorial hall, covering an area of about 12,000 square meters. In the center of the square stands a 19.49-meter-high Victory Monument, symbolizing the victory of the Pingjin Campaign in 1949. The base of the monument is engraved with a brief introduction to the Pingjin Campaign and a battle map. The top of the monument is a group statue of PLA soldiers, showing the heroic spirit after victory. On both sides of the square, there are many artillery pieces used in the campaign, allowing visitors to intuitively feel the atmosphere of the war.
Main Exhibition Hall
The Main Exhibition Hall is the core part of the memorial hall, with a construction area of 8,000 square meters. It is divided into 6 exhibition halls: the Preface Hall, the Campaign Decision-making Hall, the Campaign Implementation Hall, the People's Support Hall, the Great Victory Hall, and the Martyrs' Achievements Hall. In the Preface Hall, the large-scale sculpture "Marching towards Victory" shows the scene of leaders such as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai making strategies. Through various forms such as objects, pictures, texts, and multimedia, each exhibition hall systematically displays the background, process, results, and historical significance of the Pingjin Campaign. Among them, the collected autographed telegrams of leaders such as Lin Biao and Luo Ronghuan, as well as the captured weapons of the Kuomintang army, have extremely high historical value.
Multi-dimensional Demonstration Hall
The Multi-dimensional Demonstration Hall is the first panoramic battlefield demonstration venue in China, with a construction area of 1,200 square meters. The hall uses 360-degree circular screen movies, ground projections, lighting effects and other technologies to vividly reproduce the fierce battle scene of "capturing Tianjin" in the Pingjin Campaign. The demonstration lasts about 20 minutes, and visitors feel as if they are in a battlefield full of bullets and shells, which is very shocking and allows people to more intuitively feel the bravery of the PLA soldiers.
Military Prowess Garden
The Military Prowess Garden is located on the west side of the memorial hall, covering an area of about 10,000 square meters, and is an open-air exhibition area for displaying military equipment. The garden displays various decommissioned weapons and equipment such as J-5 fighter jets, T-34 tanks, howitzers, and anti-aircraft guns. These equipment were the main equipment in the early days of the founding of New China, and some played an important role in wars such as the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Visitors can observe these "steel giants" up close and learn about their performance and history.
Martyrs' Achievements Hall
The Martyrs' Achievements Hall specially displays the deeds of revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed in the Pingjin Campaign. The hall displays portraits and introductions of 32 famous martyrs. At the same time, there is a wall of martyrs' names, engraved with the names of more than 6,000 martyrs who sacrificed in the Pingjin Campaign, for future generations to cherish the memory of them.
Food
Goubuli Baozi
Goubuli Baozi is a famous traditional snack in Tianjin. There are many branches in the urban area not far from the Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall. It is famous for its thin skin, large filling, and fresh taste. Each bun has 18 folds and is beautifully shaped. The filling is mainly made of pork mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce and sesame oil, with a delicious taste. It is one of the must-try foods when visiting Tianjin.
Erduoyan Fried Cake
Erduoyan Fried Cake is a traditional flavor snack in Tianjin, originating in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It can also be found in the food streets around the memorial hall. It uses glutinous rice flour as the skin, filled with red bean paste, and after frying, the outer skin is golden and crispy, while the inner part is soft and sweet, with a rich taste. It got its name because it was first sold in Erduoyan Hutong in Tianjin, and is loved by locals and tourists.
Shibajie Mahua
Shibajie Mahua, also known as Guifaxiang Mahua, is one of the three famous snacks in Tianjin. It is sold in shopping malls and specialty stores near the memorial hall. It is made of flour, sesame, rock sugar and other raw materials, made into multi-strand twists and then fried. It is characterized by being crispy, sweet, and not stale after long storage. It can be used as a snack or as a gift for relatives and friends.
Tickets
Free admission.
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Opening Hours
The opening hours are from 9:00 to 16:30 (admission stops at 16:00) from Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Monday (except legal holidays). In case of major events or special circumstances, the opening hours may be adjusted. It is recommended to confirm through official channels before traveling.
Tour Route
Recommended tour route: First, enter Victory Square, visit the Victory Monument and the artillery exhibits on the square to feel the atmosphere of victory. This part takes about 30 minutes. Then enter the Main Exhibition Hall, visit in the order of the Preface Hall, Campaign Decision-making Hall, Campaign Implementation Hall, People's Support Hall, Great Victory Hall, and Martyrs' Achievements Hall to have an in-depth understanding of the history of the Pingjin Campaign, which takes about 2 hours. Then go to the Multi-dimensional Demonstration Hall to watch the panoramic demonstration of "Capturing Tianjin", which lasts about 20 minutes. After that, visit the Military Prowess Garden to see military equipment and learn about the history of weapon development, which takes about 40 minutes. Finally, go to the Martyrs' Achievements Hall to pay tribute to the revolutionary martyrs and end the visit. The entire tour takes about 3.5-4 hours.
Transportation
- Bus: You can take bus lines such as 37, 47, 48, 810, 859, and 907, get off at Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall Station, and walk for about 5 minutes to reach.
- Subway: Take Tianjin Metro Line 1 to Qinjiandao Station, exit from Exit B, and walk for about 15 minutes or transfer to bus 37 to the memorial hall.
- Self-driving: The memorial hall has a parking lot with an area of about 500 square meters, which can accommodate about 100 small cars. The parking fee is 5 yuan per hour.
Must-visit Attractions
- Main Exhibition Hall: As the core exhibition area, it has more than 10,000 cultural relics and historical materials, systematically displaying the whole picture of the Pingjin Campaign. It is a key attraction to understand the history of the campaign, with a visiting time of about 2 hours.
- Multi-dimensional Demonstration Hall: The first panoramic demonstration venue in China, which reproduces the scene of "capturing Tianjin" through advanced technology, with great shock. The demonstration lasts 20 minutes and is a characteristic experience project in the hall.
- Victory Square: With a 19.49-meter-high Victory Monument and campaign artillery exhibits, it is a landmark area of the memorial hall. The visiting time is about 30 minutes, suitable for taking photos as a souvenir.
Tour Suggestions
- It is recommended to learn about the visiting information in advance through the official website or WeChat public account of the Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall, including opening hours and temporary exhibitions, to arrange the itinerary reasonably.
- There are interpreters in the hall. You can consult and make an appointment at the entrance. The interpretation service can help you understand the history more deeply. The interpretation fee is 50 yuan per time (for groups of less than 10 people).
- You can bring a notebook and pen to record important historical information during the visit, or buy a memorial album of the memorial hall as a souvenir. The price of the memorial album is about 30 yuan per copy.
- Since the exhibition hall is large, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for long walks.
- The best time to visit is in spring and autumn, when the climate in Tianjin is pleasant and the tour experience is better.
Matters Needing Attention
- Visitors must abide by the order when entering the hall, take good care of cultural relics and exhibits, and must not touch or climb the exhibits. Violators will be dealt with in accordance with regulations.
- Smoking, loud noise, chasing and frolicking are prohibited in the hall to maintain a quiet visiting environment.
- Without permission, taking photos or videos with flash in the hall is not allowed, and some special exhibits are forbidden to be photographed.
- Bags and other items must be inspected at the entrance. It is forbidden to bring inflammable, explosive, controlled knives and other dangerous goods into the hall.
- There are many tourists during holidays. It is recommended to visit at off-peak times to avoid crowds. For group visits (more than 20 people), it is necessary to make an appointment with the memorial hall 3 days in advance.