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Mao Zedong's Former Residence, Traditional residence in Shaoshan, China

Description

Mao Zedong's Former Residence is a traditional house with several buildings in classic Chinese style located in Hunan Province. The compound contains various rooms that show the family's living and working spaces, featuring typical details of rural architecture from that era.

History

The house was built in the early 1900s and served as a residence during the beginning of a major revolutionary movement. The site connects to a turning point in modern history, as it relates to the formative period of an influential political movement.

Culture

The house displays personal belongings and photographs that reveal the everyday life of an important historical figure. Visitors can see furniture and objects that show how the family lived and what mattered to them during that time.

Practical

The house is open to visitors with guided tours available in multiple languages. Travelers can plan to visit during regular hours and explore the exhibition at a comfortable pace.

Did you know?

The grain storage room contained a small reading corner where the family studied by oil lamp during evening hours. This space reveals how important learning and self-education were to the family during their daily life.

Location
Official opening
February 6, 1951
GPS coordinates
27.90980,112.49500
Latest update
December 9, 2025 18:41

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