#Ruijin Republic Cradle Tourist Area Tour Guide (2026 latest) The Cradle of Ruijin Republic Tourist Area is a national 5A-level red tourist attraction, composed of four core areas: ** Yeping Scenic Area, Hongjing Scenic Area, Second Soviet Scenic Area, and Chinese Soviet Memorial Park (including the History Museum of the Central Revolutionary Base Area). It is the core carrying place of the "Red Capital", which can not only immerse the history of the Soviet Area, but also suitable for parent-child research and red team building. --- 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours (2026 Official Latest) | Scenic Spots | Ticket Prices | Opening Hours | Consultation Tel | |------|----------|----------|----------| | Yeping Scenic Area | 35 yuan/person | 8:30-17:30 in summer (closed at 17:30, closed at 18:00) < br > 8:30-17:00 in winter (closed at 17:00, closed at 17:30) | 0797-2303298 | | Hongjing Scenic Area | 30 yuan/person | 8:30-17:30 in summer (closed at 17:30, closed at 18:00) < br > 8:30-17:00 in winter (closed at 17:00, closed at 17:30) | 0797-2347998 | | Ersu Scenic Area | Free | 8:30-17:30 | - | | Chinese Soviet Memorial Park < br > (including the History Museum of the Central Revolutionary Base Area) | Free | Museum: 8:40-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) < br > Memorial Park South Garden (Martyrs Memorial Hall): 8:30-17:30 | Museum: 0797-2516568 < br > South Garden: 0797-3600606 | ✅ ** Preferential policies **: - Free tickets: Minors, elderly people over 65 years old, active duty/retired soldiers, fire rescue personnel, martyrs, disabled people (including 1 escort), journalists, cultural workers, outstanding teachers/model workers above the municipal level, etc. are free of tickets with valid certificates; - Half ticket: 50% discount for seniors aged 60-64 and full-time students with documents. --- ##🚗 traffic guide ###External traffic - ** High-speed rail **: Take the high-speed rail to "Ruijin Station", take a taxi to the urban area/various scenic spots for about 15-20 minutes after leaving the station, and the cost is about 20 yuan; you can also transfer to bus No. 1 and No. 2 to reach the core scenic spots. - ** Self-driving **: Take Xiarong Expressway (G76)/Jiguang Expressway (G35) to Ruijin Exit, 10-15 minutes after getting off the expressway, you can reach the entrance of each scenic spot, and the scenic parking lot is free. - ** Plane **: The nearest is Ganzhou Golden Airport, about 120 kilometers away from Ruijin, you can take the airport bus/high-speed rail transfer to Ruijin. Traffic in the city From the urban area to various scenic spots, taxis range from 10 to 25 yuan, and there are also tourist lines connecting Yeping, Hongjing, Ersu University and other points, making travel very convenient. --- How to play 📍 four core areas? ###1. Yeping Scenic Area: The meeting place of the Soviet Union, the essence of the former site of the Soviet Area - ** Must-see highlights **: One of the best-preserved revolutionary sites in the country, with 23 revolutionary sites/monuments, was the site of the first National Congress of the Chinese Soviets and the first seat of the Soviet Central Government that year. - clock in the same section of "Wind Chaser" "Site of the National Bank of the Soviet Republic of China", you can experience the rubbing of Soviet banknotes, which is very memorable; - The Red Army Martyrs Memorial Tower, the Red Army Reading Platform, and the site of the First Soviet Congress (Xie's ancestral hall) are all core points. The ancestral hall has restored the office cubicles of various ministries according to the scene of the year, and you can intuitively feel the appearance of the "embryonic republic". - ** Duration **: 1.5-2 hours ###2. Hongjing Scenic Area: "Don't forget the well digger when you eat water" in the textbook - ** Must-see highlights **: - The "Red Well" in the primary school textbook is here. It is the well that Chairperson Mao led the Red Army to dig to solve the problem of drinking water for the masses in Shazhouba. You can taste the red well water yourself and relive the story in the text; - There are also the former site of the Central Executive Committee and the former residence of Chairperson Mao in the scenic spot, where you can see the real scene of the office and life of the cadres in the Soviet District in the past. The old camphor trees in the yard are very dated. - ** Duration **: 1-1.5 hours ###3. Second Su Great Scenic Area: The Red Army Auditorium in the shape of an octagonal hat - ** Must-see highlights **: - The core is the "Central Government Auditorium", which was designed and built by the Red Army itself in the past. It looks like a Red Army octagonal hat and is the iconic red clock in Ruijin. The photo is very good; This is the place where the Second National Congress of the Chinese Soviet was held. The auditorium has been restored to the scene of that year's meeting, and there are also points such as the former site of the Central Revolution Museum. - ** Tour duration **: 40 minutes-1 hour ###4. Chinese Soviet Memorial Garden: A Panoramic View of Soviet History - ** Must-see highlights **: - First visit the "History Museum of the Central Revolutionary Base Area" (free, ID card required), which contains a large number of cultural relics, historical materials and scene restoration. It is the best place to quickly understand the complete history of the Central Soviet Area from its establishment to the Long March. It is recommended that you explain or rent an explainer for a better experience. The Memorial Garden is divided into South Garden and North Garden. There are large-scale Soviet-themed sculptures in the North Garden and the Ruijin Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall. The South Garden is the Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall of Ta Xia Temple, and you can also overlook the whole picture of Ruijin City when you climb high. - ** Duration **: 2-2.5 hours --- 🗺️ recommended tour route ###✅ one-day tour (suitable for tourists with tight time) ** Morning **: History Museum of the Central Revolutionary Base (first systematically understand the history, and then visit the old site for a more immersive sense) → Yeping Scenic Area ** Noon **: Eat Ruijin specialty food in the city ** Afternoon **: Hongjing Scenic Area → Ersu Scenic Area ** Evening **: Visit Xianghu Cultural and Creative District (3A-level scenic spot, open), or watch a red-themed stage play to experience Ruijin's nightlife. ✅ two-day leisure tour (taking into account red + green, not tired) - ** Day1 (red core) **: Same as the above day tour route, stay in Ruijin City at night - ** Day2 (Ecological Leisure) **: In the morning, go to the 4A-level scenic spot "Luohan Rock" (Danxia landform, beautiful scenery, about 20 kilometers away from the urban area), and in the afternoon, you can visit Yunshi Mountain (the first mountain of the Long March, the decision-making place for the departure of the Central Red Army's Long March), or go to the Bloody Ruijing Scenic Area to watch live performances. Before returning, you can bring some Hakka specialties. ###✅ three-day in-depth tour (red + ecology + Hakka style) - Day1: In-depth tour of the four core areas of the Cradle of the Republic - Day2: Arhat Rock → Yellow Cypress Primeval Forest → Tianmu Hot Spring to relax - Day3: Mixi Ancient Village (Hakka Millennium Ancient Village), Zhufang Kangyang Village and other rural spots, experience Hakka folk customs, and return after eating Hakka specialties. --- ##🍜 must eat food & souvenirs - ** Specialty food **: Ruijin Beef Soup (intangible cultural heritage food, tender and smooth meat, excellent with rice), Rentian Tofu (tender and fragrant, various practices), Red Army Braised Duck (Hakka specialty, salty and tasty), Ruijin Meatballs (a must for festivals, Q elastic force). - ** Souvenir **: Hakka rice wine, Ruijin ring tea, Soviet themed merchandise (Hongjing-related souvenirs, Soviet banknote rubbing works, etc.). --- ##💡 play tips 1. Museums, memorial gardens and other indoor venues are closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays), so be careful to avoid them when arranging your itinerary; 2. It is recommended to invite a docent (or follow the free explanation period of the scenic spot) in the red scenic spot, otherwise it will easily become "looking at the old house", and the experience will be much better after understanding the historical background; 3. The distance between the scenic spots is not too far, it is very convenient to drive/take a taxi, and it will not be too tiring to bring the elderly and children; 4. Ruijin is hot in summer, pay attention to sunscreen and hydration, mild in winter, suitable for visiting all year round, and feels the best in spring and autumn.