Young Mao Zedong Statue, Granite monument in Orange Isle, Changsha, China
The 32-meter tall granite head sculpture depicts Mao Zedong with youthful features and wind-swept hair on Orange Isle in Changsha.
The statue's construction began in 2007 under the Hunan People's Government initiative and reached completion in 2009, requiring 800 tons of Fujian granite.
The width of 41 meters represents the years Mao led the Communist Party, while the length of 83 meters symbolizes his age at death.
Visitors can reach the monument through guided tours that explain the connection between Mao Zedong's early political development and the city of Changsha.
The statue differs from traditional depictions by showing Mao as a young man around 1925, rather than portraying him as an older political figure.
Location: Changsha
Inception: 2009
Height: 32 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 28.17107,112.95482
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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