History of Chongqing Liberation Monument

History

1. Before the Anti-Japanese War

The area around Jiefangbei was originally called "Du Post Street", so named because there was a government-run post office here. At that time, there were only a few drug stores, silk and satin shops, and companies selling the four treasures of the study, and the rest were residential buildings such as the Yang Family Courtyard and the Zhou Family Courtyard. There is an open space of only a few dozen square meters at the intersection of four narrow alleys on Duyou Street, called "Dashizi", which is now the center of Jiefangbei.

2. "Spiritual Fortress"

The former site of the Memorial Monument was originally a wooden structure with a height of seven feet and seven feet - the Spiritual Fortress, square cone turret style, November 1940 It was built in October 1946 and demolished in October 1946. The building symbolizes the determination to fight the war to the end and promotes the spirit of resisting aggression.

After Japan launched the Pacific War in December 1941, China formed an alliance with the United States and Britain to fight against the three axis of Japan, Germany, and Italy. From then on, the Sino-Japanese War became part of World War II.

On March 12, 1940, the Nationalist Government presided over the construction of the "Spiritual Fortress" in the center of Duyou Street Square in Chongqing, and it was completed on December 31, 1941. The "Spiritual Fortress" was built by four units including the "National Spiritual Mobilization Association". It adopts a wooden structure, square in shape, and is seven feet tall (approximately 26 meters) high. There is a spiral staircase that can reach the top. There are clocks and directions on the top of the monument. The sign and wind speed and direction indicator were built by the National Government at that time.

The significance of building the monument is to inspire the resistance spirit of the people across the country and encourage compatriots to have the spirit of fighting to the end. It is named "Spiritual Fortress". "Seven feet and seven feet" symbolizes the "July 7th War of Resistance".

3. Monument to Commemorate the Victory of the Anti-Japanese War

After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Nationalist Government built the "Monument to Commemorate the Victory of the Anti-Japanese War" on the original site of the "Spiritual Fortress" to commemorate the bloody battles of the soldiers and civilians across the country. merit.

On October 31, 1946, the foundation stone of a new monument in the crater of the "Spiritual Fortress" was laid. In December, the new monument officially started construction and was changed to an octagonal column with a reinforced concrete structure on top.

The main body of the monument was completed in August 1947, and was completed on October 10 of the same year. The body of the monument was engraved with the "Monument of Victory in the Anti-Japanese War", which was called the "Monument of Commitments" at the time. Its shape is the same as the Liberation Monument seen today. In the Liberation Monument, there is still a letter written by US President Roosevelt to the people of Chongqing when he won World War II.

4. Chongqing People’s Liberation Monument

On November 30, 1949, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army captured the main city of Chongqing. On October 1, 1950, the Southwest Military and Political Commission changed the text and pattern on the monument, and Liu Bocheng changed the title to "Chongqing People's Liberation Monument", referred to as "Liberation Monument", from commemorating the victory of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War to commemorating the "liberation" of Chongqing.

Extended information:

The Anti-Japanese War Victory Monument and the People's Liberation Monument, originally named the Anti-Japanese War Victory Monument, was renamed the Chongqing People's Liberation Monument after 1949, referred to as the Liberation Monument, located in Chongqing City In the center of Yuzhong District, at the intersection of Minzu Road, Minquan Road and Zou Rong Road, it is one of Chongqing's landmark buildings.

On January 23, 1987, it was included in the preliminary list of the second batch of municipal cultural relics protection units in Chongqing. On April 16, 1991, it was announced as the third batch of provincial key cultural relics protection units in Sichuan Province. On March 5, 2013, it was listed as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

Tourist information

Shopping

Jiefangbei business district is the largest business district in Chongqing. It is natural to visit the malls when visiting Jiefangbei. There are many well-known shopping malls here. In addition, brand stores are also everywhere.

Eat

There is a lot to eat, but the more interesting one is the Haochi Street. From Linjiang Gate along Zou Rong Road and past Jiefangbei, go to the right at the first intersection. Street.

The "delicious street" in Jiefangbei is the middle section of Bayi Road (called Baoan Road before liberation) and is only 205 meters long. When you come to Chongqing’s Jiefangbei “delicious street”, the must-try snacks include: hot and sour noodles, spicy skewers (duck liver, squid, tripe, tripe, chicken feet and various vegetable skewers), fried chestnuts, shaved ice etc.

Stay

There are many large hotels in Jiefangbei, and you can choose your favorite brand to stay.

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In addition to the direct bus connections, those traveling in the Yangjiaping direction can also take the light rail to the bustling area of ??Jiefangbei. For those with cars, it is actually recommended to take a taxi.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jiefangbei