Dingjun Mountain is a historically significant site in China’s Hanzhong region, Shaanxi province, renowned as the location of the Battle of Mount Dingjun in 219 AD during the Three Kingdoms period. It is famously associated with the Shu general Huang Zhong, who defeated and killed the Wei commander Xiahou Yuan there. Today, it features cultural relics and temples commemorating this pivotal event in Chinese history and literature.
Changchun Film Studio
Changchun Film Studio, established in 1945, is the oldest and one of the most influential film production bases in China. It was a pioneer of the country’s film industry and played a central role in producing propaganda and feature films during the early decades of the People’s Republic of China. Today, it remains an active studio and also houses a museum dedicated to the history of Chinese cinema.
Changchun Film Studio Museum
The Changchun Film Studio Museum is a cultural institution in China dedicated to preserving the history of the Changchun Film Studio, which was the first film studio established by the Chinese Communist Party in 1945. It showcases the studio’s pivotal role in the development of Chinese cinema, particularly during the early years of the People’s Republic of China. The museum exhibits a collection of vintage film equipment, classic movie posters, and props that highlight this important cinematic legacy.
Zhao Yiman
Zhao Yiman was a renowned Chinese resistance fighter and national heroine who bravely opposed the Japanese occupation of Manchuria in the 1930s. She was eventually captured, tortured, and executed by Japanese forces in 1936, becoming a powerful symbol of patriotism and sacrifice. Today, memorial halls and statues across China, particularly in her home province of Sichuan and in Heilongjiang where she was martyred, honor her legacy.
Guerrillas on the Plain
«Guerrillas on the Plain» is a large-scale bronze sculpture in Jinggangshan, China, commemorating the revolutionary history of the Chinese Red Army. It depicts soldiers and civilians from the base where Mao Zedong and others established a rural stronghold in 1927. The monument symbolizes the perseverance and struggle of communist guerrilla forces during the Chinese Civil War.
Battle on Shangganling Mountain
The Battle of Shangganling (or Triangle Hill) was a significant, protracted conflict during the Korean War in October-November 1952, where Chinese forces repelled a major UN offensive. It is one of the most famous and costly battles of the war for the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, celebrated for its fierce resistance. The battle has since become a powerful symbol of patriotism and sacrifice in Chinese culture.
Heroic Sons and Daughters
«The Heroic Sons and Daughters» is a common name for memorials and monuments found across China, dedicated to civilians and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the nation’s revolutionary struggles and wars. These sites, often built in the mid-20th century, serve as places of remembrance and patriotic education, commemorating the collective heroism of the Chinese people.
The Bridge
«The Bridge» likely refers to the historic Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic, which was completed in the early 15th century. This iconic stone bridge, adorned with a continuous alley of 30 statues and statuaries, was a critical connection between Prague Castle and the city’s Old Town. It stands as a magnificent example of medieval engineering and remains a major tourist attraction and cultural symbol.
