The Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall (including the Memorial Cemetery) is located in Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province. It is a national AAAA scenic spot that remembers the history of the Anti-Japanese War in western Yunnan and cherishes the memory of heroes and heroes. It is also an important patriotic education base in China.
1. Core information
• Address: No. 1 and 2, Taiji Community, Tiancheng Community, Tengchong City, Baoshan City (along the Dieshui River, at the northern foot of Laifeng Mountain).
• Tickets: Free and open. You need to bring your second-generation ID card and make an appointment in advance through the "Travel Yunnan" WeChat applet/WeChat official account (choose Baoshan as your location, search for "Memorial Cemetery, Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall", and add personal information).
Opening hours:
• Regular hours (non-holidays): Tuesday to Friday 9:00-17:00, weekends 9:00-17:30 (admission closed at 17:00); Monday closure adjustment (statutory holidays and important anniversaries are open as usual) Tengchong Cultural Tourism
• Special periods (such as Spring Festival): The opening may be extended to 18:00 (admission will be closed at 17:30), subject to the official announcement.
Explanation services:
• Free lectures: 4 regular voluntary lectures every day (10:00, 10:40 am; 14:00, 14:40 pm), each session is limited to 40 people, the lectures in the memorial hall are about 60 minutes, and the lectures in the memorial cemetery are about 40 minutes.
• Paid explanation: You can make an appointment by phone (0875-5138779) or on-site. The charges will be implemented according to regulations. The complaint hotline is 0875-5133679.
• Voice guide: It can be rented in the museum, which is suitable for free travelers to listen to historical details independently.
2. Core attractions and visiting routes
(1) Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall (indoor exhibition area)
• Architectural features: The building is in a "V" shape, meaning "victory", with a construction area of 9,492 square meters and an exhibition area of 6,000 square meters. Tengchong Cultural Tourism.
• Core exhibition area: There are 10 parts in total, including the rear of the Anti-Japanese War, the front line of defense against the enemy, the confrontation on the Nujiang River, the counterattack of the Jedi, the exit of the enemy, the immortality of veterans, the prayer and equality. The museum has a collection of more than 100,000 objects of the Anti-Japanese War, 22,000 objects and 1,700 pictures on display, covering guns and ammunition, soldier clothing, letters from home, video materials, etc., comprehensively restoring the historical facts of the Anti-Japanese War in Yunnan, Burma and India
• Must-see highlights: China Expeditionary Force Directory Wall (133 meters long, engraved with the names of more than 100,000 expeditionary force soldiers, allied soldiers, and local anti-Japanese war personnel. It is the most comprehensive expeditionary force directory wall in the country) Tengchong Cultural Tourism
(2) Memorial Cemetery (outdoor park)
Integrated with the memorial hall, it covers an area of 37,884 square meters, surrounded by pines and cypresses, and is solemn. It is the core area to commemorate the soldiers fallen in the Battle of Tengchong. Tengchong Cultural Tourism
• Martyrs' Shrine: An imitation of the sacrificial building of the Qing Dynasty Temple. The "Martyrs' Shrine" plaque written by Youren hangs high on the lintel. There is a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the will of the Prime Minister in the shrine. The walls on both sides are embedded with tablets with the names of fallen soldiers, recording the names of countless heroes.
• Xiaotuanpo: In the core area of the cemetery, 3,346 small stone tablets are arranged from bottom to top, representing the more than 3,000 soldiers who died in the battle against Tengchong City. They are arranged radially around the memorial tower. On the left are the tombs of the fallen soldiers of the 53rd Army. On the right side are the tombs of the fallen soldiers of the 54th Army, as well as the tombstones of 19 Allied soldiers and the remains of the Expeditionary Force moved back from Myanmar. Tengchong Cultural Brigade
• Other attractions: Allied Forces Monument, Chinese Expeditionary Force Memorial Square, Monument Gallery (recording inscriptions and elegies of generals such as Chiang Kai-shek and Li Genyuan), large relief stone walls, 10 groups of bronze statues, etc.
(3) Recommended visiting routes
Entrance of Memorial Hall → 10 indoor exhibition areas (follow the explanation or audio guide, which takes 1.5-2 hours) → Directory wall on the west side of Memorial Hall → Gate of Memorial Cemetery → Martyrs Hall → Xiaotuanpo → Memorial Tower → Stele Gallery → Exit (the whole journey takes 3.5-4.5 hours)
3. Traffic guide
Intra-city transportation:
• Bus: Take bus No. 2, No. 6, and No. 10 in Tengchong city and get off at the "Memorial Cemetery" station. The fare is 1-2 yuan.
• Taxi: It takes about 10-15 minutes to drive from the city and costs 10-20 yuan, which is convenient and efficient.
External traffic:
• Tengchong Hump Airport: It takes about 20 minutes to take a taxi to the memorial hall, the cost is 30-40 yuan; You can also take the airport bus to the city and then transfer to the bus.
• Tengchong Station (bullet train): Take a taxi to the memorial hall for about 30 minutes, and the cost is 40-50 yuan; Or transfer to bus No. 6.
• Departure from Kunming: You can book carpooling/chartered cars (about 4-5 hours' drive, the cost starts from 300 yuan/car, and you can share carpooling), or you can take a bullet train to Tengchong Station and then transfer to local transportation.
4. Peripheral facilities and itinerary matching
(1) Catering recommendation (taste Tengchong characteristics nearby)
• Restaurants around the memorial hall: Tengchong bait shreds, thin bean flour, Dajiujia (fried bait cubes), earthen pots, etc., with a per capita consumption of 30-50 yuan.
• Specialty restaurants: You can walk to the urban area or near Heshun Ancient Town, and taste Heshun brains, Dai-style cold dishes, etc., with an average price of 50-80 yuan per person.
(2) Accommodation recommendation
• Economy type: urban youth hostels, express hotels (such as Tengchong City Centre Hotel), 10 minutes' walk or taxi to the memorial hall, 100-200 yuan per person/night.
• Mid-to-high-end: B&Bs in Heshun Ancient Town (such as a century-old overseas Chinese hometown style B&B), with a quiet environment and can also visit the ancient town. The price per person is 300-600 yuan/night, and it is about 15 minutes' drive from the memorial hall.
(3) Collocation of surrounding scenic spots (1-3 days itinerary)
1-day short-term: Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall + Memorial Cemetery (morning) → Dieshuihe Waterfall (in the afternoon, 15 minutes' walk from the memorial hall, the only city waterfall in Tengchong).
2-day midline:
• Day1: Memorial Hall + Memorial Cemetery (full-day in-depth tour) → Visit Tengchong City Night Market in the evening.
• Day2: Heshun Ancient Town (visit the library and Yuanlong Pavilion in the morning to experience the culture of the hometown of overseas Chinese) → Beihai Wetland (take a bamboo raft to tour the meadow in the afternoon to enjoy the ecological scenery).
3-day long line: On the basis of the 2-day midline, add Atami scenic spot (see the "big rolling pot" geothermal wonder and experience Atami foot soaking), or add Ginkgo Village from October to December (bounty yellow ginkgo forest, taste ginkgo stewed chicken).
5. Photography and cultural experience
Photo suggestions:
• Indoor: You can take atmospheric photos in front of the relief and directory wall, avoid using flash (to protect cultural relics), and do not take close photos with the exhibits.
• Outdoor: The building is photographed upward under the steps of the Martyrs Shrine, and the silhouette/back of Xiaotuanpo is photographed with the tombstone as the background (keep it solemn). In spring, you can photograph under cherry blossom trees (plain clothes are more in line with the atmosphere).
• Taboos: It is forbidden to climb tombstones, pose for funny photos at will, and respect history and heroes.
Cultural Experience:
• Participate in anniversary activities: On important anniversaries such as July 7 and August 15, the cemetery will hold commemorative activities, and you can personally participate in the memorial ceremony Tengchong Cultural Tourism
• Purchase cultural and creative products: There is an anti-Japanese war-themed cultural and creative store in the museum, where you can choose to purchase books, commemorative badges, etc. to preserve historical memories.
• Volunteer service: You can contact the museum in advance to participate in volunteer explanations or cultural relics sorting, and experience the historical heritage in depth.
VI. Precautions
• Keep quiet and solemn, prohibit loud noises, chasing and fighting, and set your phone to silent mode.
• Respect history and heroes, do not touch exhibits and tombstones, do not depict or graffiti, and do not discard garbage at will.
• Dress appropriately, avoid overly revealing or fancy clothing, and fit the atmosphere of the place.
• Tengchong is about 1,600 meters above sea level, with a cool climate and a large temperature difference between morning and evening. It is recommended to bring a thin coat; Ultraviolet rays are strong in summer, so you need to take sunscreen.
• There are many green plants in the park, and the steps in some areas are steep, making it easier to walk by wearing comfortable sneakers.