Recommended Guangzhou Red Culture CityWalk Route | Hero City in Full Bloom

The hero city is in full bloom, with kapok flowers blooming in front of the Peasant Movement Institute. In spring, kapok flowers are in full bloom in Yuexiu, Guangzhou. On the terrace of the Zhujiang Spark 1926 shopping mall, the camera is pointed at the "Museum of the Site of the Peasant Movement Training Institute" (Peasant Movement Institute) just across the street, which was hosted by Comrade Mao Zedong. The century-old kapok tree complements the red lacquered walls and glazed yellow tiles, just like a simple and elegant painting. The kapok here is known as the "hero flower", not only because of its fiery blooming posture, but also because it carries the red gene of Guangzhou, a hero city. Every March, photography enthusiasts gather under the kapok trees of the Peasant Movement Institute to record the beautiful dialogue between the red kapok and the historical building! 🏃CityWalk Route Recommendation: A journey through time and red culture, from kapok to spark. ✅Zhujiang Spark 1926 Shopping Mall Stand on the terrace of the shopping mall and take a photo with the century-old kapok tree of the Peasant Movement Institute! The red brick exterior wall of Spark 1926 itself also incorporates red genes. Its design is inspired by the phrase "a single spark can start a prairie fire", echoing the Peasant Movement Institute opposite with history and trend. After taking photos, you may wish to have a cup of Cantonese morning tea in the mall, or browse through red-themed books in the bookstore to experience the collision of new and old cultures! ✅First Stop: Peasant Movement Institute Memorial Hall (2 minutes' walk) Across the road from Spark 1926 is the main attraction, the Peasant Movement Institute! This is the former site where Chairman Mao presided over the peasant movement training in 1926. Under the two century-old kapok trees in the courtyard, volunteers often tell revolutionary stories. It is recommended to participate in the "Red Kapok Study Route" in the museum, where you can follow plant experts to appreciate the flowers and learn about the ecological knowledge of kapok, and you can also make your own kapok-themed handbook (reservations required). ✅Second Stop: Former Site of the Guangdong District Committee of the CPC (10 minutes' walk) Walk east along Zhongshan Fourth Road from the Peasant Movement Institute, turn into Wenming Road, and you will arrive at the "Former Site of the Guangdong District Committee of the CPC". This three-story building was the core command center of the Communist Party of China in Guangdong in its early days. The exhibition hall has restored the office scenes of Zhou Enlai, Chen Yannian and others. ✅Third Stop: First National Congress of the Communist Youth League of China Memorial Square (8 minutes' walk) Walk south along Donggao Avenue to the "First National Congress of the Communist Youth League of China Memorial Square". In 1922, the First National Congress of the Socialist Youth League of China was held here. The giant League emblem sculpture on the square is a popular check-in spot, and there is also a light projection show in the evening, showcasing the century-long history of the Communist Youth League. The "Former Site of the Provincial and Hong Kong Strike Committee" (Red Building) next to the square is also worth a visit. The meeting room and dormitory during the strike period are restored inside the building, offering a fully immersive experience! ✅Destination: Spark 1926 Square Night Market (walk back) Return to Spark 1926 in the evening, and the square has been transformed into a "red market". Here you can find intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, red cultural and creative products, and you may even encounter "Red Kapok Veterans" telling their personal experiences. 🌟Tips: 1⃣March is the blooming season for kapok flowers. It is recommended to take photos in the morning or evening when the light is softest. Seize the end of March, as the flowering season is coming to an end! 2⃣The Peasant Movement Institute and the First National Congress of the Communist Youth League of China Memorial Square are free and open to the public without reservation. 3⃣Spark 1926 shopping mall is crowded on weekends, so it is recommended to dine at off-peak hours.