Xi’an Incident

On December 12th, 1936, two patriotic generals Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng launched the “Xi’an Incident,” which astounded the whole world. This episode ended with the formation of the second KMT-CPC United Front against Japan, laying the foundation for the victory of the war against Japan. It is therefore a major turning point in modern Chinese history and a lot of memorable revolutionary sites were left for later generations.


Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang

Location: No. 69, Jianguo Road, Xi’an
There are three three-storey half-timbered buildings and more than twenty brick bungalows in the residence which covers an area of 7,703 square meters. Here you can enjoy such thematic exhibitions as “Xi’an Incident: the Historical Facts,” “The Life of a Meritorious Hero—General Zhang Xueliang” and the restored exhibition of Zhang Xueliang residence. You can also visit the Xi’an Incident Memorial Museum which was set up here earlier in 1982.


Former Residence of Yang Hucheng at Zhiyuan Park

Location: No.117, Qingnian Road, Xi’an
Besides ten plus bungalows, the residence is mainly made up of a three-storey half-timbered building which integrated Chinese tradition with western modernity. One can come to see the exhibition “The Life of General Yang Hucheng” and the restored exhibition of Yang Hucheng residence.

The Remonstration Pavilion

Situated in the Mount Lishan Scenic Area, Lintong District, Xi’an, it was where Chiang Kai-shek was captured by the two generals.


Five-Room Hall

Located in the Huaqing Palace Heritage Site, Lintong District, Xi’an, it was the place where Chiang Kai-shek stayed while in Shaanxi. At 6 am, December 12th, 1936, he was detained right here by the two generals, marking the beginning of the Xi’an Incident.


Memorial Museum of the Eighth Route Army, Xi’an Office

Location: No.1 Qixianzhuang, Beixin Jie, Xi 5-Lu, Xi’an
In December, 1936, after the peaceful settlement of the Xi’an Incident, the CPC set up the “Xi’an Red Army Liaison Office” to facilitate the CPC-KMT communication. This was the first public office established in the KMT-controlled areas. It assisted the CPC Delegation and contributed substantially to solving remaining problems of the Xi’an Incident. When the War of Resistance against Japan broke out in July, 1937, the Red Army was reorganized as the Eighth Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army. As a result, the office was renamed as the “Shaanxi Office of the Eighth Route Army” accordingly. It is now one of the important cultural relics under the protection of the state.

1. Zhang Xueliang
2. Yang Hucheng
3. The Remonstration Pavilion
4. Five-Room Hall
5. Memorial Museum of the Eighth Route Army, Xi’an Office