Shaoshan (Xiangtan)
The Former Residence of Mao Zedong is the earthen-brick farmhouse where he was born in 1893, furnished as it originally was with hearth and farm tools
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- Former Residence Free (reservation required) · Dishui Cave CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The Former Residence of Mao Zedong is the earthen-brick farmhouse where he was born in 1893, furnished as it originally was with hearth and farm tools; the Bronze Statue Square and the Memorial Hall systematically present his life story; Dishui Cave (Dripping Water Cave) is famed for Mao's 1966 stay there and his verse about 'a cave in the western hills'. Shaoshan is one of China's flagship red-tourism destinations, with heavy crowds on holidays, so make the residence reservation and shuttle-transfer arrangements in advance.
Getting there: High-speed rail to Shaoshan South Station, then transfer / self-drive
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