Shaoshan

Shaoshan is a small city in China's province, famous for being the birthplace of leader and Chinese icon Mao Zedong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dishui Cave and Shaoshan.

Nature reserve
, also known as Dishui Hole or Mount Dishui, is a mountain with many . It is regarded as a "pearl" of the landscape of . The mountain is the farthest end of the long valley of Shaoshan.

is situated 4½ km northeast of Shaoshan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shaoshan and Qingxi.

Town
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Township is a rural township in , , China. It is surrounded by on the northeast, on the south, and and on the west.

Town
Town is an urban town in and subdivision of , , China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 48,500 and an area of 71.16 square kilometres. is situated 4 km northeast of Shaoshan.

Shaoshan

Latitude
27.9064° or 27° 54′ 23″ north
Longitude
112.483° or 112° 28′ 59″ east
Elevation
107 metres (351 feet)
Open location code
7PVJWF4M+H5
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Shaoshan” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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