Nowadays tourism instead of farming has become the pillar industry of
Shaoshan. Currently it has seven scenic spots and 82 attractions. It draws more than one million tourists each year. Visitors can pay a visit to Memorial Hall of Mao and Mao Zedong Relic Museum, salute to the Bronze Statue of Mao in the square, take a glimpse of green lotus pond in front of the Mao’s Former Residence, or climb the Shao Peak.