Where is the old site of the "Two Bombs" city?

The former site of the "Two Bombs" city is a cultural tourist attraction and a classic red tourism scenic spot.

The former site of China's "Two Bombs" City refers to the center where the "Two Bombs" (- and -) were developed in order to develop cutting-edge science and technology for China's national defense.

The former site of China's "Two Bombs" City was a place where high-energy physics was researched and developed in order to improve China's international status, enhance its military strength.

The former site of China's "Two Bombs" City was a place where China's national scientific and technological elites gathered and dedicated their efforts to party and state leaders, attracting worldwide attention.

The former site of China's "Two Bombs" City is located at the western foothills of Changqing Mountain in the western suburbs of Zitong County, Mianyang City, where the Sichuan Basin transitions from the Sichuan Basin to the surrounding mountains. It covers an area of ??several square kilometers.

After the founding of New China, after the recovery of the national economy and the proposal of the Party’s general line for the transitional period, the transformation of agriculture, handicrafts and capitalist industry and commerce was basically completed, and the transition to socialism was realized. Socialist construction was in Development in twists and turns during exploration. After May 1964, as the United States and the Soviet Union stepped up their military threats against our country, the issue of war preparation in economic work was placed on the party's important agenda, and large-scale third-line (strategic rear) construction began. For this reason, the central government decided to adopt the policy of "stopping," "reducing," "moving," "dividing," and "helping" the first- and second-line construction, which was actually another major adjustment to the national economy.

The development of cutting-edge science and technology for national defense has taken steps as early as 1958 under the leadership of Nie Rongzhen. In 1961, the central government made a major decision to accelerate the development of national defense scientific research and industry, focusing on the development of the "two bombs" (- and -). In November 1962, the central government established a 15-member special committee headed by Chairman Mao Zedong and including Nie Rongzhen, Luo Ruiqing, etc. to organize and lead the development of the two bombs. Mao Zedong instructed "to work vigorously together to do this job well." -A lot of effort was put into this. Through the efforts of the vast number of scientific and technological personnel, PLA commanders and fighters, as well as employees and cadres of relevant departments, on October 16, 1964, China's first - - was successfully launched. This concentratedly represented the new level reached by our country's science and technology at that time. Our country has achieved this brilliant achievement through self-reliance, which has effectively broken the nuclear monopoly and nuclear blackmail of the superpowers and improved our country's international status. The Chinese government declares: China has always advocated the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of -. China's nuclear testing and development are purely for defense and to protect the Chinese people from nuclear threats. The Chinese government solemnly declares: At any time and under any circumstances, China will not be the first to use -.

According to the policy, strategic decision-making and deployment of the Central Committee, from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s, the Party Central Committee carried out war preparations in the southwest and northwest regions to form the country's important strategic rear areas. The base is a large-scale construction focusing on national defense science and technology industry. In 1964, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China officially made the decision to build the "Third Front" based on Chairman Mao Zedong's suggestions. Beginning in the second half of 1964, large-scale "third-line" construction began. The central government identified Sichuan as a key area for “third-tier” construction. The Mianyang area is located in the hinterland of China. On its northwest edge is the Longmen Mountains with high mountains and deep valleys. The terrain gradually decreases toward the southeast, forming a mountainous area around the basin. It is in line with the natural conditions of backing, scattered, and hidden locations for the "Third Line" construction. There are 19 mountains in the entire region. The county has a population of nearly 10 million, rich labor resources, the Baocheng Railway and the development of local roads, and the conditions of all parties have improved. During the national "First Five-Year Plan" and "Second Five-Year Plan", a large number of people were arranged in various places in Mianyang The construction of large-scale backbone projects has a good industrial development foundation, coupled with abundant resources and mild climate conditions, it is an ideal area for the layout of the "third line" construction. Zitong County is located in the northeast of Mianyang and is dominated by low mountains and hills. Low mountains account for 39.8% of the area, hills account for 45.3%, and flat dams account for 14.9%. It is bounded by the Tongjiang River, and deep hills are dominated in the east with average altitude. At around 800 meters, the western part is dominated by hills, with an altitude generally between 500 and 600 meters. There are alluvial flat dams along the Tongjiang River, as many as beads on a string, and the terrain is flat and open. The climate belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate zone, with a mild climate, four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine, a long frost-free period, an average temperature of 16.5°C, and an average annual rainfall of 935.8 mm. The county's forest coverage rate reaches 38%, with lush trees and a wide variety of wild animals. Zitong has a long history of establishing the county. It is located in the southern section of Jinniu Shu Road and the Cuiyun Corridor of "Three Hundreds and Hundreds of Thousand Trees". Jianmen Shu Road and National Highway 108 pass through it. It is 2048 kilometers away from the capital Beijing in the northeast and 2048 kilometers in the southwest. It is 192 kilometers away from Chengdu, the provincial capital, 47 kilometers away from Mianyang City, and 57 kilometers away from Xiaoxiba Railway Station of Baocheng Railway in the west. The county covers an area of ??more than 1,400 square kilometers, with a total population of more than 320,000 at that time. Zitong is a "third-line" construction comparison One of the ideal areas.

In May 1965, the central government approved the construction of a scientific research base in Mianyang by the China Academy of Engineering Physics. After survey and site selection, there are 15 projects located in Anxian, Zitong, and Jiange***. The research institute was designated to be located in Zitong.

Starting from the second half of 1965, the design institute and other units of the state-owned Shuguang Machinery Company (the predecessor of the current China Academy of Engineering Physics) moved to Zitong from Qinghai and other places to start survey and design. With the relocation, troops such as the 8040, 8342, 7983, and 0056 field engineering troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Internal Guard-Team, as well as large construction engineering companies such as the 23rd and 24th Companies of the Ministry of Nuclear Industry also moved to Zitong to repair factories, Building roads and bridges has set up a battlefield for "third-line" construction from south to north in the county. The people of Zitong also warmly welcomed the arrival of the "third-line" construction army, vacating houses, letting land, growing vegetables, and sifting sand and gravel. , burning bricks and tiles, breaking stones, repairing bridges and roads, and providing security, they do their best to support the "third front" construction in all aspects. The county has established a "support office" for the "third front" construction, which is responsible for contacting, coordinating, and supporting the "third front" construction. "Construction work to ensure the smooth progress of project construction.

The development of the "third line" construction in Zitong, especially the large-scale deployment and rapid construction of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Physics and its affiliated scientific research institutes in Zitong, has greatly contributed to the economic and social development of Zitong. It created a God-given opportunity and brought good news to the people of Zitong. The county's road transportation, water supply, electricity and lighting, urban development, living standards, etc. have been greatly improved and developed.

The China Institute of Engineering Physics is located in Zitong, and party and state leaders often come to Zitong. In particular, Deng Jiaxian, the pioneer in the development of the "two bombs", has been working and living in Zitong for a long time, and is responsible for the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. General Zhang Aiping was also stationed in Zitong. Zitong has gathered experts and elites from many countries studying cutting-edge technologies, adding to this ancient and beautiful land the magic of modern cutting-edge technologies.

Later, in accordance with the development and changes of the international and domestic situation, the country implemented the policy of reform and opening up, and the international arms race eased. In order to adapt to the development of productive forces, it solved the contradictions such as fragmentation, over-dispersion, and long transportation fronts, so as to Use appropriate concentrated research to promote the transformation from military products to civilian products. To promote local social and economic development and promote urban and rural economic prosperity, with the approval of the Party Central Committee, the State Council, and the Communist Party of China, the China Institute of Engineering Physics (formerly known as the Ninth Institute of Nuclear Engineering) and other bases were moved from Baijiawan at the foot of Changqing Mountain in the west of Zitong City to Youxian District of Mianyang City is close to Zhoujiawan and Shenjiawan to the east of Fujiang River, and a new scientific research base will be established here. Since the plan for the relocation project was finalized in September 1983, the project was codenamed "Project 839". Since then, new scientific research bases have been gradually built and improved, and the old bases have gradually completed their historical tasks. With the completion and use of the new base, the original scientific research institution personnel gradually evacuated from the old Zitong site. Except for some of these idle former state-owned assets, they were left for the resettlement of some retired employees of the former Ninth Institute. The Ninth Institute arranged personnel In addition to their own use and management, most of the remaining assets such as houses will be transferred and allocated to the Zitong County State-owned Assets Management Department for management.

Now, although the scientific research base of the China Academy of Engineering Physics (formerly the Ninth Institute of Nuclear Engineering) has been moved to Mianyang, the former site of the "Two Bombs" City is still used as a base for China to develop cutting-edge national defense technology and as a historical The testimony has been preserved and has become one of the foundations for the country’s development of cutting-edge national defense science and technology. It will always be recorded in history. The deep friendship forged by the former Ninth Academy staff and the people of Zitong will last forever in heaven and earth. The people of Zitong will always miss the twenty years of the original Ninth Academy in Zitong. Day and night for many years, the studio of Deng Jiaxian, the founder of the "Two Bombs", the former residence of Deng Jiaxian and other scientists, and the General Building where General Zhang Aiping and other leaders of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense lived, are still standing today. "The flowers, plants and trees in the city are growing luxuriantly and blooming. Birds are chirping and flying in the peaceful world. Laughter and singing are flying under the blue sky and white clouds.

The former site of China’s “Two Bombs” City is a red memory that can never be erased!

The former site of China’s “Two Bombs” City is a red tourism site for young people and all people. A good base for patriotic education!