Aerial photos of China's largest martyr's park

People's Daily Online Published: 2017-04-01 17:09:25
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The martyr's park for Chuan-Shaan Soviet Area Red Army, located in Bazhong, Sichuan province, is the largest of its kind in China.[Photo: scol.com.cn]

The martyr's park for Chuan-Shaan Soviet Area Red Army, located in Bazhong, Sichuan province, is the largest of its kind in China. [Photo: scol.com.cn]

A total of 25,048 Red Army soldiers are buried in the solemn cemetery. [Photo: scol.com.cn]

Covering an area of 4.2 square kilometers, the cemetery is a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level.  It includes a memorial facility for the martyrs and a national patriotism education base. In addition, it is one of 100 classic tourism attractions related to the Red Army. The site has been visited by 3 million Chinese and overseas tourists. [Photo: scol.com.cn]

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