Former Residence of Peng Dehuai
彭德怀故居
The former residence and memorial hall of Marshal Peng Dehuai in Wushi Town, Xiangtan County, often combined with Shaoshan on a one-day Xiangtan red tourism route.
The former residence of Peng Dehuai is in Wushi Village, Wushi Town, Xiangtan County. It is a farmhouse built of timber and earth. Peng Dehuai was born here in 1898 and also stayed here in 1961 during a return visit to investigate local conditions. Inside, the bedroom, main hall and farm tools are displayed as they were. Next to it, the Peng Dehuai Memorial Hall uses relics and photographs to present his life as a military commander. The site also has a bronze statue square and Peng Dehuai's tomb (Wushi Peak). Admission is free, but you need to register with your ID card. The memorial hall usually closes on Mondays. A visit takes about 2 hours. It is about 35 km from Shaoshan, roughly 50 minutes by car. Public transport is inconvenient, so it is best to hire a car and combine it with Shaoshan on the same day.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 8:30 AM–5:00 PM on other days
Nearby sights
- "China Produced a Mao Zedong" Live Show
- Shaoshan Mao Zedong Memorial Museum
- Mao Ancestral Hall
- Mao Zedong Square & Bronze Statue
- Former Residence of Mao Zedong
- Nan'an Private School
- Shaofeng Peak
- Dishui Cave