China: Red tourism thrives in Mao Zedong’s hometown Shaoshan

Twelve million visitors flock annually to Shaoshan, Mao Zedong’s birthplace.

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The site combines remembrance, historical education, and entertainment for schoolchildren and retirees.

This 'red tourism' highlights the enduring cult of personality in China.

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