Peasant Movement Institute

The Museum of the Peasant Movement Institute was built on the site of the former Panyu Academic Palace (the Confucian Temple), whose construction started in 1370 (the third year of the reign of Emperor Hong Wu of the Ming Dynasty).

The national revolutionary movement experienced a vigorous growth after the first cooperation between the Chinese Communist Party and Kuomintang was carried out. In an effort to facilitate the imminent Northern Expedition and to stimulate the nationwide peasant movement, in May 1926, the Sixth Session of the Peasant Movement Institute, headed by Mao Zedong, was held here, where 327 trainees from 20 provinces and regions received education in the theory and methodology of peasant movements, underwent vigorous military training, and took part in important social activities. Upon graduation, they traveled throughout the country to spearhead peasant campaigns against imperialism and feudalism, making significant contributions to the Chinese revolution.

The museum has also restored the Minglun Hall and Guangji Hall on the eastern road of the Panyu Academic Palace. Today, the museum presents exhibitions on Confucius and Confucianism, China's imperial examination culture, and academic palaces throughout Guangdong.

Address:            42 Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou (510055)
Exhibition:         Display of the restored Peasant Movement Institute, display of historic materials, and display of
                          Confucius and Confucianism, China's imperial examination culture and academic palaces throughout Guangdong
Scale:                Site area – 3,100m2
Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30; closely on Mondays
Admission:         RMB 5
Tel:                    (8620) 83333936
Fax:                   (8620) 83873066
Transportation: Take Bus No. 1, 22, 76A, 80, 102, 107, 108, 125, 215, 222 and 517 or Metro Line 1 and get off at the Peasant  Movement Institute station.

Source: english.gz.gov.cn

Editor: Shanna Chu