The Mao Ancestral Hall which was the main ancestral hall of the Mao clan in Shaoshan, was built from 1758 to 1763. The building is in the structure of brick and wood, with green brick and tile, covering the total area of nearly 700 square meters.In the autumn of 1921, the advanced intellectuals in Shaoshanchong, Maoluzhong, Maojianchen set up a school of the Mao clan. In order to launch the peasant movement in Shaoshan, between the early spring and mid autumn in 1925, Mao Zedong and his wife Yang Kaihui came back to Shaoshan, and made use of clan school to start Peasant\'s Night School which was the earlisest peasant\'s night school in Shaoshan.During the War of Resistance Against Japan (1937-1945), the Chinese Communist Party Branch launched a library and the site of CPC in Shaoshan, Xiangtan County District,Qugongsuo(District Public Office) and Cultural Centers in Shaoshan District during the initial post-liberation period.The related local authorities made a great maintenance in order to keep its original appearance in 1920th and opened to the outside. At the beginning of 1980th, it was approved to be historical and cultural relics unit under protection by People\'s Government.

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Liu Shaoqi is a revolutionary, statesman, and theorist. He was Chairman of the People\'s Republic of China, China\'s head of state, from April, 1959 to October, 1968, during which he led economic construction and policy initiatives of the country. He was purged during the Cultural Revolution(1966-1976) and died under suspicious circumstances and harsh treatment in late 1969, but his reputation was posthumously rehabilitated in 1980 by most of Chinese government and Chinese People.Situated in Huaminglou town, Ningxiang County, Changsha, Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall is the only biographical memorial hall in China that systematically introduces Liu Shaoqi\'s life and great deeds. As a key historical monument under state-level protection, Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall mainly includes the former residence, and the copper statue.The Former Residence of Liu Shaoqi has 20 rooms of various sizes with more than 30 thatched cottages and tile-roofed houses restored according to the original designs. Over 190 exhibits are on display; the typical features of a farmer\'s house at the end of the 19th century, and some scenes of Liu Shaoqi\'s life in the old residence are represented.The Memorial Hall, located some 300 meters from the residence, was constructed in November, 1988. Rich historical documents and materials and photos are stored in the Memorial Hall.In the square in front of the hall, a bronze full-length statue of Liu Shaoqi has been erected with a height of 7.1 meters. Completed on November 24th, 1988, the bronze statue was carefully sculptured by the famous sculptors Liu Kaiqu and Cheng Yunxian. In 1998, General Secretary of CPC and President Jiang Zeming inscribed for the bronze statue. Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall has gained the honor of \"the first batch national patriotic education bases\" and \"one of Ten Chinese classics red scenic spots\", etc.Transport: Long-distance buses go regularly from Changsha West Bus Station to Huaminglou town every dayTel: (86)731-87094027Admission (for reference): RMB 50 yuan/adultSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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As one of the oldest relics of Changsha, the Former Residence of Jia Yi has the longest history among the former residences of the Chinese celebrities and is located in Taifu Lane, Taiping Street, Tianxin District of Changsha City.Jia Yi (200BC-168BC) is a famous statesman and writer in West Han Dynasty in ancient China. He was once a counselor of Emperor Han Wen. Because he offended the dignitaries, Jia Yi was demoted to be Grand Preceptor (an ancient official title) of the Changsha King. While in Changsha Jia Yi spent three gloomy and lonely years here and composed many excellent works, he was called \"Jia Changsha\". Jia Yi and Qu Yuan are often mentioned in the same breath and jointly called \"Qu Jia\" as they two are intelligent but encountering lots of adversities, and both were banished to Changsha.For more than 2,000 years, the former residence has been built and ruined successively. And now the Former Residence of Jiayi consists of Jia Taifu Memorial Temple, Taifu Hall, Xunqiu Thatched House, Ancient Stele Pavilion, Wall Inscriptions and Changhuai Well which is now the only well-preserved site in the residence.Today visitors here always linger in front of a famous couplet in front of the well, showing their respect for the great writer. The couplet reads: Only the old well knows the vicissitudes of life as time goes on; what is constant is the endless love of Changsha people for Jia Yi.Admission (for reference): Free of charge now (necessary identification documents required such as the ID card or passport )Transport: Bus Nos. 2, 108 and 143Tel: (86)731-85155379Source: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Have you ever seen the famous TV series called “Legend of the Western Hunan” and “Putting Down Bandits inWulongMountain”? If yes, maybe many scenes in these teleplays impressed you deeply. Precisely, the Old Courtyard is just the filming base of both.Located in the urban area of Zhangjiajie, the Old Courtyard witnessed the legend of a prominent family among thousands of years. Thus, it is commonly identified as “the first cartilage in the western Hunan”, “the best-preserved Tujia ancient mansion within the western Hunan even within our country”, “the living fossil of Tujia buildings” and so on. Uncovering the quiet Old Courtyard’s memories, surprisingly, our former premier of the state council also once left countless footprints here in his precious student hood.Walking in the Old Courtyard, you can not only appreciate the rich heritage left by predecessors, but also taste delicious Tujia foods. Meanwhile, there are a series of great local programs waiting for you, which may shock your heart and soul.Since its opening in 2006, all sectors of the community speak highly of it. Thanks to its great contributions to our social education and family education, more and more families come together to learn all kinds of knowledge. It seems that the Old Courtyard gives us surprise here and there. Especially the residential culture of Tujia: The Old Courtyard is typically built in accordance with Tujia building style. The mode of ventilation and lighting are incomparable all over the world. Standing here, seeing our ancestors’ wisdom sparkling, what a magical sceneTranslated by Becky

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Oolong village— a splendor for a brave heartI have been in Zhangjiajie for 3 years and gone to National Forest Park for at least seven times, every time I go, I will find something new, something fantastic! Thus, I have trodden on most of its scenic spots, and among them, the most impressive and exciting experience is in the Oolong Village, the most adventurous and special splendor.The second time I went there was in spring, when the mountain was especially enchanting with flowers wandering around. Along the way, our journey was brimming with surprises and joys!1, Blooming flowers dotted around the mountain, when we first entered the mountain, a carpet of azalea blossoms jumped into our eyes, which was quite amazing!    Azalea blossoms wandering around the mountain, fancy!2, This was really a biggest surprise to us, because God sent aN adorable and lonely friend to us halfway. We called him “Big Grey” according its skin color! He was strong and faithful ,and always followed us closely till we reached the top. Sometimes he led us when we got lost  The ” Big Grey“ in the middle is looking at the camero curiously3, Perilous terrain, after my several times experience, I come to conclusion that if you want to go to this place, you must possess several traits to make it!   A slim figure, otherwise you cannot pass a lane like this!   A strong and malleable waist, because, you can not walk all the way straight when you are on a way like this!   Last but not least, a strong heart filled with courage if you really want to challenge a gorgeous like that  By Brenda

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Brief  Introduction:Ancient Huangsi Bridge Town, originally built in 686, is China’s best preserved town of Tang Dynastyso far. It is said that the bridge has profound relation with Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in ancient China. Although having been through countless battles, it has still been magnificent.Traffic:You can, start from Fenghuang, take minibus to Ah Laying, which will cost you 6 RMB, then to Huangsi Bridge from Ah Laying by electromobile, which only costs you 2 RMB.History:Huangsi Bridgein ancient time was called Weiyang Town and it has a history as long as 1300 years. In 1794, the biggest uprising of Miao nationality in history ever broke out here. Historians also regard this uprising as the civil war inside the Qing Dynasty.Huangsi Bridge, as a part of Southern Great Wall, has been a forward battle field of Miao and Han nationality.Note:The ticket price is 40 RMB (students can get 20% discount). The price is negotiable. What’s more, you can have a tourist of Miao nationality explain for you for free.By Patricia

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Near the Cableway station and 400m away from the back slope of Tianjiatai, lies the scenic spot, Couple Rock, where two peaks like a couple hug intimately with each other, whispering in a low voice.It is clear to see the profile of human of two mountains in a far distance, their faces, eyes, brows , mouths, noses, teeth and hair are so vivid.The folks called them as the incarnation of Cupid. It is said that if a couple worship the Couple Rock and pray before it,, they will live to an old age in conjugal bliss and inseparable forever, for puppy lovers, it will wish a happy marriage with loyalty and honesty.So, if you have your significant one, bring him or her here, may you a happy ending!By Brenda

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Jade Emperor Grotto is located in the south of Makong Mountain which lies about 7 miles away from western city of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province. It was solely-sponsored by local squire, Lijing in Qing Dynasty. Lijing, also called Li wurui and Jiudongyue, was born in the sixth year of Qianlong (1742), died in the forty-sixth of Daoguang (1825), at an age of 83. Mr.Li had a substantially well-off family which was the richest locally. He was diligent and talented as a youth, but failed in civil service examination time and again after decades of strenuous efforts for his official career. Since there was no hope in official circles, he had no illusions towards it any more, and then started to rest his comforts with the construction of Yuhuang Grotto. Based on the natural karst cave of Makong Mountain, he spent large amount of money hiring craftsmen to build three layers of“heaven”, “earth” , “hell” including eight holes under the artistic layout of upper, middle and below. In addition, three miles away from the Fengquan Cave, he also created another cave. Thus, Jiudongyue also refer to the whole Jade Emperor GrottoThe eight caves consisting of the upper layer of Jade Emperor Grotto, Jade Emperor Cave, the middle layer, Jade Gold Cave, Haobi (a kind of writing brush) Cave, the Inkwell Cave, Tiger Dragon Cave, Lion Cave, Saint Confucius Cave and the lower level of Karma Cave, made up a whole Chaotic World. The No.1 Cave, Jade Emperor Cave engraved with a statue of Jade Emperor stood for the supreme of “the Heaven” who was in charge of the middle layer of “the Earth” and the lower of “Hell”, so the entire grotto was named after it.It had been under construction for eight years from 1799 to 1807, a great deal of historical figures statues and poetry inscribed board in the cave not only represented the exquisite and unique stone carving skills by the vivid description of personages and powerful and grand calligraphy, but also on its artistic theme conveyed the main sponsor, Lijing’s frustration for his talents, his cynicisms of the society and longings for a peaceful and prosperous world. What’s more, it flayed the decaying civil service examination system which would provide historical materials for the study of social and imperial system of Qing Dynasty as well as the state of intellectuals then.The whole grotto is over a length of 300m from east to west, possessing 19stone statues and more than 50 stone carving now, which is the only one grotto art group in good keep in Hunan province and has been listed into the key units of cultural relics protection of Hunan province in 1959.By Brenda

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