Mao Zedong Memorial Park: Revisiting the historical footprints of the great man

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 The Mao Zedong Memorial Park is located in Shaoshan, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province. It was originally named "Mao Zedong Road Park" and was completed and opened at the end of 1995. It covers an area of ​​about 200,000 square meters and has nearly 100 buildings, integrating commemorative, educational, and sightseeing functions. The memorial park has two main entrances, the South Gate and the East Gate. There is an antique archway at the South Gate entrance, which corresponds to Mao Zedong's journey from the north to the south. After entering the park, there is an ancient Great Wall fortress in front of the majestic gate tower, symbolizing the soul of the nation. The main building, the Shaoshan Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, covers an area of ​​5,000 square meters. It adopts the traditional temple style and exhibits a brief introduction to his life. There are white marble sculptures of him and six relatives in the back hall. The park has built 28 historical scenes in scaled down proportions, such as the well pavilion of Hunan First Normal University, Nanhu Lake, and the site of the Zunyi Conference. Along the "Mao Zedong Road", one can have an immersive experience of the revolutionary journey. In addition, the park is equipped with amusement facilities and mythological figures, which are both commemorative and romantic. Visiting here, you can deeply feel the great revolutionary journey and noble spirit of the great man.