Lei Feng Memorial
雷锋纪念馆
A memorial to Lei Feng in Wangcheng, his hometown. It displays his life story, diaries, and personal relics, and the grounds include his former residence and the Hunan Party History Museum.
The Lei Feng Memorial is in Lei Feng Subdistrict, Wangcheng District, where Lei Feng was born. The memorial displays the life of Lei Feng, from his hard childhood to joining the army, with diaries, photographs, and personal belongings. The grounds also include his former residence, his grave (a memorial tomb with clothing), a bronze statue of Lei Feng, and the Hunan Communist Party History Exhibition Hall. Admission is free, and entry requires an ID card. It is closed on Mondays. It is about 20 km from downtown Changsha. Take the western extension of Metro Line 2 and transfer to a bus, or drive for about 40 minutes. It suits family visits and red-tourism study trips.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Meixihu International Culture and Arts Centre
- Yuelu Mountain
- Yuelu Academy
- Hunan University
- Former Site of Xinmin Society
- Houhu International Art Park
- Yanghu National Wetland Park
- Orange Isle