Taierzhuang ancient town, a popular scenic spot along the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, hosted a series of activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

The scenic spot was the site of the Battle of Taierzhuang in 1938, which marked the first major Chinese victory during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).

An aerial photo of Taierzhuang ancient town. Surrounded by the waterway of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the two-square-kilometer town is the only remaining ancient town along the canal that is well preserved. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]

Taierzhuang ancient town is decorated in red and has set up signs to celebrate the centenary of the CPC. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]

Visitors look at the photo exhibition displaying the rich history of the Communist Party of China and the people in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]

A tai chi performance is held in Taierzhuang ancient town on July 1 to celebrate the centenary of the CPC. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]

Performers in Taierzhuang ancient town stage a show to reproduce the course and touching actions of the Chinese revolution. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]

Flowers are placed at the site of the Battle of Taierzhuang. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]

Students learn about the touching stories of martyrs during the Chinese revolution in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo/WeChat account: tezgc2008]