90 Years of the Long March: From past trials to today's tributes

The year 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. Ninety years may have reshaped the land, but the spirit remains unchanged.

(Produced by Sun Tianren, Li Mingzhi, Xie Runjia, Li Zhuoman and Ma Yunzhe)

Yudu in Jiangxi Province – the historic staging ground where the Central Red Army first set out in 1934 – now echoes with reverence and celebration.

Once a battlefield that saw great sacrifice during the Long March, the banks of the Xiangjiang River in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are now a place for remembrance and reflection.

Zunyi in Guizhou Province, where the Party's first generation of central collective leadership was formed, now draws visitors who honor that pivotal moment of the Long March.

Loushan Pass in Guizhou Province, the site of two decisive battles fought during the Long March, now serves as a tranquil scenic area.

Zunyi in Guizhou Province, where the Red Army crossed the Chishui River four times in 1935, is now home to a monument commemorating this historic campaign.

Sichuan Province's Luding Bridge, which 22 Red Army soldiers braved enemy fire to capture in 1935, now draws visitors seeking to retrace their footsteps and reflect on its history.

The vast grasslands of Sichuan Province, where Red Army soldiers trekked treacherous terrain in 1935, now welcome visitors paying tribute to their perseverance and sacrifice.

Jiangtaibu in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, where Red Army forces joined together in 1936, now stands as a historic landmark commemorating the Long March's victorious conclusion.