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1. Hunan Sheng Bowuguan (Hunan Provincial Museum)
Between 1972 and 1974, the family plot of the chancellor to the prince of Changsha (which was in the Chu Kingdom) was excavated at Mawang Dui in...
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2. Lei Feng Jinianguan (Lei Feng Memorial)
Those looking for a trace of Mao's China will find it here. The selfless soldier whose only ambition was to be "a little screw that would never...
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3. Shao Shan Mao Zedong Tongzhi Jinianguan (Shao Shan Mao Zedong Museum)
The highlight of the museum, built in 2003, is undoubtedly the third-floor collection of items used by Mao during his life. The museum replaces...
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4. Mao Zedong Tongzhi Guju (Comrade Mao Zedong's Former Residence)
Best of the two main sights, Mao's former home doesn't look that different from some of the present farmhouses in Hunan and Sichuan. The spartan...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Changsha. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
