Hunan, China · Asia
Shaoshan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Xiangxiang.
Shaoshan is a city located in Hunan, China. With a population of 118,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shaoshan sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shaoshan to your route.
Shaoshan (Chinese: 韶山; pinyin: Sháoshān) is a county-level city in Hunan Province, China. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Xiangtan. Qingxi Town is its seat.
Located on the mid-eastern Hunan and the mid-north of Xiangtan, Shaoshan is bordered by Ningxiang County to the north, XiangxiangRead more
City to the west and southwest, Xiangtan County to the east and southeast. It covers an area of 247.3 km2 (95.5 sq mi), as of 2015, it has a census registered population of 118,236 and a permanent resident population of 97,800. It is the smallest administrative unit by size or by population in the counties and county-level cities in Hunan province.
As the birthplace of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, Shaoshan was an important base during the Chinese Communist Revolution. Mao remains a popular figure in the area, and red tourism to Shaoshan is a significant driver of the local economy.
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Shaoshan is located in Hunan, China, Asia. The coordinates are 27.9167 latitude, 112.5167 longitude.
Shaoshan has a population of approximately 118,000 people, making it a city in China.
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