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Gaotai Memorial Hall of the West Route Army of the Red Army
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Gaotai Memorial Hall of the West Route Army of the Red Army

高台县中国工农红军西路军纪念馆

Gansu, Zhangye·38.8935°N, 100.1577°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2 hours

About Gaotai Memorial Hall of the West Route Army of the Red Army

A memorial museum in Gaotai County, Zhangye, honoring the Red Army's West Route Army and its arduous 1936-37 campaign through the Hexi Corridor. Exhibits, relics, and a solemn martyrs' monument commemorate a pivotal chapter in modern Chinese history.

Highlights

• Museum and monument to the West Route Army of the Red Army. • Exhibits on the tragic Hexi campaign of 1936-37. • Solemn revolutionary heritage site.

Suggested Route

Entrance, exhibition halls, then the martyrs' monument plaza; allow 1-1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

County eateries; Gaotai hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, exhibits, and wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Visit with a guide for historical context. Allow time for the exhibition halls.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:00

Getting There

Gaotai County, Zhangye (county seat). Nearest HSR: Zhangye West (~45 km); nearest airport: Zhangye Ganzhou (~65 km). Best by car/taxi.

Reservation

Free; reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

甘肃省张掖市高台县城关镇医院西路社区东环路178号

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
高台县中国工农红军西路军纪念馆

甘肃省张掖市高台县城关镇医院西路社区东环路178号

38.8935, 100.1577

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