Dajing Former Residence of Mao Zedong
大井毛泽东同志旧居
Where Mao Zedong lived and worked from 1927 to 1929, with a 'reading stone' behind the house and two ancient trees at the entrance known as the 'evergreen trees.'
Dajing lies about 7 km northwest of Ciping and is an important stop on the way to Huangyangjie. After Mao Zedong brought his troops to Jinggangshan in October 1927, he lived and worked here. The former residence was burned by enemy troops in 1929, leaving only the ruined walls. It was restored to its original appearance in 1960. Behind the house is a large boulder said to be where Mao often sat to read, known as the 'Reading Stone.' The Chinese oak and the Bobo trees in front regrew after the fire and are called the 'evergreen trees.' Nearby memorial sites include the former residences of Zhu De and Chen Yi. A visit takes about 40 to 60 minutes, and the large lawn in front of the house is good for photos. Admission is included in the area's combined pass. A scenic area shuttle from Ciping takes about 15 minutes, and the stop can be combined with Huangyangjie and Xiaojing Red Army Hospital on the same route. The rooms are small, so please move through in an orderly way. Photography is not allowed in some indoor areas.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30