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Now and then: Famous venues of the Long March

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-06-22 06:05

8. Jiaoping du, Yunnan province

Now and then: Famous venues of the Long March

In May 1935, the Red Army crossed the Jinsha River, the upstream of the Yangtze River, at Jiaoping du, Yunnan province. The Red Army finally broke through the enemy's encirclement after crossing the Jinsha River. [Photo/people.com.cn]


Now and then: Famous venues of the Long March

The photo taken on November 17, 2014 shows the Jinsha River at Jiaoping du, Yunnan province. [Photo/Xinhua]


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