Shaoshan is the birth place of Chairman Mao Zedong. It is also a renowned revolutionary memorial site in China. Situated in the middle of Hunan Province, Shaoshan is 40 kilometers from Xiangtan City and about 120 kilometers from Changsha City, capital of Hunan Province Shaoshan is a good place to trace the stories of Chairman Mao. Relics are left at the places where he used to study, live and engage in revolutionary activities. There is Mao Zedong Former Residence, his bronze, Memorial Hall, the Forest of Steles of Mao's poetries and Memorial Garden. Except for the human landscape, there are also some natural scenic spots, such as Water Dripping Cave and Shao Mountain. If you are in Shaoshan, there is one thing that you should not miss. That is Braised Pork of Mao Family. It is said that Chairman Mao thought highly of it after having a taste. The authentic restaurant of Mao Family in Shaoshan is particular about the cooking methods which are quite complicated. This dish is a kind of stimulation to your eyes and gustatory sense. It looks golden and shining; it tastes fat but not greasy.