Nan'an Private School
南岸私塾
The first private school Mao Zedong attended as a boy, opposite his former residence on the bank of Nan'an Pond, with its traditional classroom furnishings preserved.
Nan'an Private School is on the pond bank directly opposite Mao Zedong's former residence. It was originally the Zou Clan Ancestral Hall. In 1902, the eight-year-old Mao Zedong began his schooling here, studying the Three Character Classic, the Analects and other texts. Childhood stories such as "bathing in the pond" and "ridiculing the teacher with couplets" took place here. The site has been restored with the tutor's seat, student desks and a kitchen. It is small, and a visit takes about 20 minutes. Admission is about 10 yuan (check on site). It is about 3 minutes on foot from the former residence, so it is convenient to visit before or after the queue for the residence.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Former Residence of Mao Zedong
- Shaoshan Mao Zedong Memorial Museum
- Mao Ancestral Hall
- Mao Zedong Square & Bronze Statue
- Dishui Cave
- "China Produced a Mao Zedong" Live Show
- Shaofeng Peak
- Former Residence of Liu Shaoqi (Huaminglou)