Quzhou's Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid visits surge

The Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat ID: kechengfabu]

The Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, attracted 117,965 visitors from April 18 to the end of Nov, according to the Quzhou Doolittle Historical Research Association.

The memorial serves as a powerful reminder of the Chinese people's rescue of the United States fighter pilots who bombed Tokyo in retaliation for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II (1939-45).

The memorial draws an average of 15,000 visitors per month. It welcomed 15,326 visitors in November alone, including 1,128 minors and 135 groups totaling 4,382 people, with seven student study groups comprising 528 students.

Since its opening in October 2018, the Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid has been dedicated to telling the story of the Doolittle Raid and the subsequent large-scale rescue efforts, highlighting the profound friendship forged between the peoples of China and the United States.

The memorial reopened on April 18 through a renovation, expanding its area to over 1,500 square meters and featuring a wealth of precious historical materials and artifacts.

The Quzhou Doolittle Historical Research Association, composed mainly of civilian researchers and volunteers, is committed to collecting and studying related artifacts and archival materials.

Additionally, Quzhou Museum has trained eight professional guides to provide high-quality interpreter services to visitors, enhancing their experience at the Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid.