Red Army heritage old town: A living fossil on stone streets

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Located in Wangcang, northeast of Sichuan Province, this Red Army heritage old town is one of the largest and well-preserved revolutionary site clusters in China.

Qing Dynasty wooden houses and stone-paved streets still bear the marks of Red Army slogans in this photo taken on September 9, 2026. /CGTN

A bronze statue of a female Red Army soldier is seen in this Red Army heritage old town in Wangcang, northeastern Sichuan Province on September 9, 2026. /CGTN

The morning market buzzes with vendors and shoppers along the streets in this Red Army heritage old town in Wangcang, northeastern Sichuan Province, on September 9, 2026. /CGTN

As the mustering point for the Fourth Front Army’s Long March, it serves as a "living fossil" of revolutionary history – where 46 former Party, government and military offices are nestled among ancient wooden houses. Today, the daily life of local residents intertwines with these historic sites, making this profound chapter of history tangible along its stone-paved streets.

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