On the eve of Chinese New Year, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited east China's Jiangxi province on February 2, 2016, wishing people of all ethnic groups there a very happy Spring Festival.

President Xi’s visit was on invitation by the representatives of the National People’s Congress, who had invited him last year when the President sat down with the lawmakers in Jiangxi during the meeting. Xi gladly accepted the invitation.

The President’s first stop was Jinggang Mountain, one of China's oldest revolutionary base. This is the third time the President visited the area since 2006 and 2008.

Braving the snow, President Xi Jinping laid wreaths at the Jianggang Mountain Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery in the early morning. He walked up the 109 steps to the cemetery, listening to the stories and learning the names of the martyrs.

"It is very much necessary to come here and learn, so that the Party members are reminded that the happy and peaceful life today is hard-won," Xi said.

"It is very important for them to accept the 'red genes' education," Xi added.