Shaoshan One-Day Tour (Bronze Statue Square + Chairman Mao’s Former Residence)

• [Bronze Statue Square] In the square, a tall and upright bronze statue of Chairman Mao stands in the center of the square. Chairman Mao holds a speech manuscript in his hand, wearing a long gown, with a solemn expression and a hint of joy, as if announcing to the world that China has stood up again. There are bunches of flowers under the bronze statue, which are people's greetings to Chairman Mao. A total of 56 cedars are planted around the bronze statue of Chairman Mao. The 56 tall cedars surround Chairman Mao, representing the unity of 56 nationalities and their common support for Chairman Mao. The bronze statue of Chairman Mao is six meters high, which represents that there are six martyrs in Chairman Mao's family who sacrificed their lives for the revolution.
• [Chairman Mao's Former Residence] Many of the exhibits in Chairman Mao's Former Residence are original objects, including the bed, desk and wardrobe in Chairman Mao's bedroom, the bed, wardrobe, desk, long couch and folding stool in the bedroom, the large water tank and cupboard in the kitchen, the stone mill, waterwheel and large wooden rake in the farm tool room, etc., all of which have left traces of Chairman Mao and his relatives. There are two large ponds in front of the former residence. One of the ponds is where Chairman Mao learned to swim when he was a child. This pond also laid a solid foundation for Chairman Mao to swim in the Yangtze River.

Food Recommendation

[Mao’s Braised Pork] Also known as Mao’s Braised Pork, it is one of the top ten classic dishes in Hunan. It is made with pork belly as the main ingredient, sugar and cooking wine as colored seasonings. It is golden in color and not greasy. [Stinky Tofu] Changsha stinky tofu is famous for its unique production process and taste. The fried golden tofu is crispy on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside. It is paired with special chili sauce and mashed garlic, which makes people unable to stop. [Hunan Rice Noodles] The rice noodles are delicate, smooth, chewy and elastic. Paired with delicious pork, beef or chicken, and then poured with a spoonful of spicy and delicious soup base, it is endless. [Chopped Pepper Fish Head] This is a classic dish in Hunan cuisine. It combines the tenderness of the fish head with the spicy chopped pepper, and the taste is extremely delicious. The red chopped pepper covers the fish head, which makes people want to eat.

• In addition, there are also other specialties of Changsha, such as sugar-coated glutinous rice cake, fried pork with pepper, and pig blood. Visitors can choose to taste them according to their personal taste.