Shaoshan 韶山市

Encompassing 210 square kilometers and with population of 100,000, shaoshan is the birthplace of the late Chairman Mao Zedong, with views of verdant countryside along well-paved routes en route. The visitor will view the distinctive styles of Hunan dress, its unique farmer hats, carts and architecture from the motorcoach with extended commentary en route by microphone. Shaoshan is nestled in a narrow valley surrounded by hills, the highest of which is the site of a Taoist hermitage. The visit to Shaoshan will include the Mao Zedong Birthplace, a relatively large peasant house with three bedrooms, a spare guest room, rice granary, separate kitchen, adjoining bathroom, stable area, sheds and small pond dating from 1893. The tourist will also visit the Mao Zedong Museum, opened in 1967, which focuses on the Chairman’s early childhood and revolutionary activities spanning three decades between 1920 and 1950.

Mao Zedong Memorial Hall 毛泽东故居

The house where Mao Zedong was born and grew up boasts 13 rooms, including three bedrooms, a spare guest room, a rice granary, kitchen, adjoining bathroom, stable area, and sheds for cows, tools, and wood. Just in front of the house is a small pond with lotus flowers where Mao Zedong used to swim as a little boy.

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