Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong

　　The former residence of Comrade Mao Zedong is situated at Luohansi Temple in the county town (formerly known as the Qiu Family Residence). After capturing Suichuan County on January 5, 1928, Mao Zedong resided here. Currently, the former residence displays personal belongings used by Mao during that time. It is designated as a county-level key cultural relics protection unit.

　　

　　Mao Zedong (1893~1976)　　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, and a great proletarian revolutionary, strategist, and theorist. He was the principal founder and leader of the Communist Party of China, the People's Liberation Army, and the People's Republic of China, as well as a poet and calligrapher. From 1949 to 1976, Mao served as the paramount leader of the People's Republic of China. His contributions to the development of Marxism-Leninism, military theory, and the theoretical framework of the Communist Party are collectively referred to as Mao Zedong Thought. Due to Mao's... Details+