“Shaoshan is the hometown of Mao Zedong. Mao’s legend has boosted Shaoshan’s tourism. There are seven tourist areas with 82 tourist spots. The top sights are Mao’s Residence, the Mao’s Memorial Hall of Mao, bronze statues of Mao, the Exhibition Hall of Mao’s Relics, stone tablets of Mao’s poems, and the Mao Memorial Garden.
Smoked meat (pork, mutton, beef, duck, chicken, or rabbit) is the most famous special local product of Shaoshan. Almost every local restaurant there services a dish made with smoked meat, and Mao’s favorite dish: braised pork in brown sauce. Shaoshan people are keen on spicy food, so you may want to request less or no chilies.
Shaoshan is in Hunan Province, not far from Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang Ancient Town, and Guilin. You could combine these popular tourist destinations within a visit to Shaoshan.”
