Things to do & places to visit in Shaoshan, Hunan, China

Shaoshan city in Hunan, China. Timezone: Asia/Shanghai, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 18:13.

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Top things to do (10)

• History Museums
• Caverns & Caves
• Historic Sites
• Ancient Ruins
• Speciality Museums
• Parks
• Geologic Formations
• Architectural Buildings
• Monuments & Statues
• Points of Interest & Landmarks

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

1. 5.0 Tomb of Mao Zedong's parents (3 reviews)
   - Well Worth the Hike!
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   To visit the tomb involves a considerable hike up a hill, but it is worth it. The area that surrounds the tomb is quiet and beautiful. For those that wish to pay their respects local vendors offer flowers for purchase. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Shaoshan Mao Zedong Memorial Museum (35 reviews)
   - Know more about Chairman Mao ZeDong
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
   
   
   So I came here for a business trip and was invited by the municipal government of Xiangtan City. My first time here and it is a place to see all of Mao's old stuff and learn about him. Overall it is just used shirts, pants, books etc that he used. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Mao Zedong Bronze Statue Square (15 reviews)
   - For wreath laying and political reason
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   See it on the way out after seeing the residence of Mao Zedong. People line up to lay wreath. Open area. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Shaoshan Dishui Cavern (3 reviews)
   - Historical and Political Importance
   Spent More than 3 hours Caverns & Caves
   
   
   See this place after Mao Zedong house and via a bus. You will see the working of a political entity of the day. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Mao Zedong's Former Residence (Shao Shan) (110 reviews)
   - The Main Attraction to Visit
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
   
   
   This was the highlights of our visit to Shaoshan. It goes without saying that Mao Zedong was one of the major figures of the 20th Century. To see the home in which he was born in rural Hunan Province was impressive. From old photographs it remains as it was during his childhood. The surrounding area is gorgeous with farmers growing food in close proximity to the residence. The line to see the home is quite long, so be prepared to wait, however the attraction is free. Beyond the residence being Mao's former home, it is a well-preserved example of a Hunan Chinese farm from the late 19th Century. Highly recommended. See more..
   
6. 4.0 Mingyuan Park, Shaoshan (9 reviews)
   - Retirement place of mao ze dong
   Parks
   
   
   This place lies in shaoshan which is mao ze dong's hometown. He had planned to retire in the residential apartment here in this park which is also called water dripping cave ( di shui dong). He only spent a couple of years because of political reasons he could not spend his last few years here. Over here at the apartment, you get to see the conference hall where he met other political leaders. Also his residential room, bathroom, office and even a bomb/radiation shelter room. Clearly he must be afraid of any attacks hence he built that shelter. Worth a visit to this supposedly good feng shui place to spend last few years of his life. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Bronze Statue of Chairman Mao (4 reviews)
   - Very crowded from the local
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   A very respectful leader from the local. A very crowded area with more local than the foreigner. Further to the creation of statue, a very thoughtful matter was put into to design and how it was created. Salute to the designer and contributor. The place is big and shop is provided with food and drink. See more..
   
8. 4.0 Mao's Ancestors Ancestral Hall (3 reviews)
   - 我十几年来的期望
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   真的好久好久没有再去过这个地方了，在我的印象里，是我13岁那年，我跟随父母到湖南省株洲市做生意，我在那边读书，学校里组织我们去过一次韶山，看到毛主席曾经住过的土房子，读过的学校，还有他小时候游泳的鱼塘，还有滴水洞，毛主席站立雕像等等，给我的印象真的非常好，很希望有机会能再到那边去玩。
   真的好久好久没有再去过这个地方了，在我的印象里，是我13岁那年，我跟随父母到湖南省株洲市做生意，我在那边读书，学校里组织我们去过一次韶山，看到毛主席曾经住过的土房子，读过的学校，还有他小时候游泳的鱼塘，还有滴水洞，毛主席站立雕像等等，给我的印象真的非常好，很希望有机会能再到那边去玩。 See more..
   
9. 4.0 Mao Zedong Memorial Garden (1 review)
   Closed now - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites
   
   
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10. 3.0 Nan'an Old-style Private School (2 reviews)
    - 在毛主席故居旁边
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    顺便看了一下，发现里面什么东西都没有，内容不够丰富，嗯，觉得参观的价值不是很大，但是在故居旁边，也可以顺便看看！！50个字啊~~~ See more..
    
11. 3.0 Mao's Ancestral House (2 reviews)
    - Lots of local tourists
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Crowded..mostly local chinese came to pay respect to Chairman Mao. You can view how he live modestly and the lifestyle. A bit rustic, but overall, it was a peaceful place, surrounded by nature. See more..
    
12. Mao's Family Ancestral Hall (0 review)
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
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13. No.1 Building, Mt. Songshan (0 review)
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Architectural Buildings
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14. Mao Zedong Poetry Forest of Steles (0 review)
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monuments & Statues
    
    
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15. Baiyun Pass Cloud (0 review)
    Geologic Formations
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