Former Residence of Wang Fusheng and Wang Desan in Xiangyun County, Dali

The Former Residence of Wang Fusheng (王复生, Wáng Fùshēng) and Wang Desan (王德三, Wáng Désān) is a provincial-level key cultural relic protection site, a patriotic education base, and a "Red Heritage" on-site teaching base. It is located in Wangjiazhuang Village (王家庄村, Wángjiāzhuāng Cūn).

A plaque above the entrance reads “Former Residence of Martyrs Wang Fusheng and Wang Desan.” Born in the late 19th century, the brothers left their childhood marks here before becoming notable revolutionary martyrs in the history of the Chinese Communist Movement.

Location

Address: Wangjiazhuang Village (王家庄村, Wángjiāzhuāng Cūn), Liu Factory Town (刘厂镇, Liú Chǎng Zhèn), Xiangyun County (祥云县, Xiángyún Xiàn), Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州, Dàlǐ Bái Zìzhìzhōu), Yunnan Province (云南省, Yúnnán Shěng).

The residence is a traditional Yunnan wooden structure featuring a main courtyard surrounded by a three-bay, double-eaved wooden building, forming a Siheyuan (四合院, traditional courtyard house). Its layout includes a “three rooms and a screen wall” design (三坊一照壁, sān fáng yī zhàobì). The courtyard covers about 640 square meters, with a construction area of approximately 1,200 square meters.

Pursuing Red Memories and Inheriting Red Spirit

Wang Fusheng was one of the 19 founders of China’s first Marxist research group, the Marxist Studies Association at Peking University (北京大学马克思学说研究会, Běijīng Dàxué Mǎkèsī Xuéshuō Yánjiūhuì), and the first Communist Party of China (中国共产党, Zhōngguó Gòngchǎndǎng) member from Yunnan. His brother Wang Desan helped found the Shaanxi North Party organization and served as the first Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee (云南省委员会, Yúnnán Shěng Wěiyuánhuì), contributing to Yunnan’s liberation.

The residence was designated a county-level cultural relic protection site in 1985, a provincial key cultural relic in 1993, a patriotic education base in 2009, and in 2012 became one of four on-site teaching bases for cadre education in the province.

Notable Figures

Wang Fusheng (王复生, Wáng Fùshēng)

• Born in 1896 in a scholarly family in Wangjiazhuang Village.
• In 1918, entered the liberal arts preparatory program at Peking University (北京大学, Běijīng Dàxué).
• Participated in the May Fourth Movement (五四运动, Wǔsì Yùndòng) on May 4, 1919.

Wang Desan (王德三, Wáng Désān)

• Born in 1898, joined the Marxist Studies Association in 1921 and the Communist Party in 1922.
• Served as a political instructor at the Whampoa Military Academy (黄埔军校, Huángpǔ Jūnxiào) in Guangzhou.
• Captured in 1930, imprisoned for 51 days, and executed on December 31 at age 32.

Cultural Significance

The residence serves as an educational site where visitors, including government agencies and enterprises, explore the revolutionary legacy of the martyrs and reflect on their commitment to revolutionary ideals.

Travel Information

How to Get There

• By Bus: Local buses connect Dali City (大理市, Dàlǐ Shì) to Xiangyun County.
• By Taxi: About 1 hour from Dali.
• By Car: Scenic self-driving routes are available; follow signs to Wangjiazhuang Village.

Travel Tips

• Opening Hours: Check before visiting.
• Guided Tours: Recommended for deeper historical insights.
• Photography: Allowed in most areas; confirm local restrictions.
• Local Cuisine: Try nearby traditional Yunnan dishes.
• Respectful Behavior: Maintain decorum in memorial areas.
• Plan Ahead: Allocate enough time for a thorough visit.