Private Day Trip to Chairman Mao’s Hometown Shaoshan Village from Changsha

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Shaoshan Village
Your private guide will be holding IslamiChina Travel pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Shaoshan Village (approximately 70km, 1 hour driving) in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Shaoshan Village
Shaoshan Village is the birthplace of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China who was China’s leader from 1949 until his death in 1976. Shaoshan was an important base during the Chinese Communist Revolution. Red tourism to Shaoshan and other places related to China’s communist background has driven the local economy, while increasing people’s understanding of China’s revolutionary history. Chairman Mao spend his early years in the village of Shaoshan. Visit Dripping Water Cave upon arrival at Shaoshan. Located 3km from the Former Residence of Mao, Building No.1 of Dripping Water Cave was built during the Culture Revolution for Chairman Mao Zedong with an earthquake proof room, as well as an atomic shelter inside the building. Next, head to the Former Residence of Mao Zedong. Built with mud bricks and tiles, the house demonstrates the family’s peasant lifestyle, with farm implements, such as hoes, shoulder poles and buckets. Afterwards, visit Mao Ancestral Temple which houses 100 pieces of Mao Zedong’s manuscripts and 72 items of Mao’s personal belongings.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Changsha.