Memorial Site of Chairman Mao’s Personal Inscription

Memorial Site of Chairman Mao’s Personal Inscription

The Memorial Site of Chairman Mao’s Personal Inscription is a classic red tourism destination.

After the liberation, under the leadership of the Communist Party, the people of Junan fought against nature and achieved remarkable success. Three local entities—Lijiazhai, Wangjiafangqian, and Gaojialiugou—were personally commended by Chairman Mao. On October 7, 1957, Chairman Mao wrote the glowing endorsement: “Work like the Foolish Old Man who removed the mountains to transform China—Lijiazhai is a fine example.” This enduring message continues to inspire people to uphold glorious traditions, strive diligently, and work courageously. The site attracts large numbers of visitors and researchers every year.

Among them, individuals such as Dazhai’s Guo Fenglian visited and studied here multiple times between 1957 and 1960, even participating in manual labor themselves. Drawing on the experience of learning from Lijiazhai, they returned home and worked hard to manage the land and water, achieving outstanding results. In 1962, Chairman Mao issued the call to “Learn from Dazhai in Agriculture.”

Memorials have been established at these three sites, which also serve as patriotic education bases.

Mao Zedong (December 26, 1893 – September 9, 1976), courtesy name Runzhi (originally Yongzhi, later changed to Runzhi), pen name Ziren. A native of Xiangtan, Hunan, he was the leader of the Chinese people, a Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionary, strategist, and theorist, and the principal founder and leader of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, and the People’s Republic of China. He was also a poet and calligrapher. From 1949 to 1976, Mao Zedong served as the paramount leader of the People’s Republic of China. His contributions to the development of Marxism-Leninism, military theory, and more… More details about Mao Zedong ++