I doubt this tunnel connecting Chairman Mao’s childhood home to the rest of Shaoshan village in Hunan, China, was ever used by Mao Zedong. It’s probably a hold-over from the heady days of the Cultural Revolution when Shaoshan was much like Disneyland.
Not being traversed by a former communist party chairman, the tunnel is now used by tourists and the touts that cover Shaoshan like flies on a dead squirrel. Above: Mrs. Stevo and a tout. Friendly Mrs. Stevo talks to everyone. The above tout followed us as we toured the Mao manse, giving us facts and trivia. After walking through the tunnel we were invited to her home, which happened to be a restaurant.
Very cool. Tunnels always have a great atmosphere and you’ve captured it well.
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Thanks. I’m a big fan of tunnels.
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The picture looks good dark.
Thank you, Mike
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Love the lighting. And your wife sounds so sweet. I wish I had the patience to deal with touts graciously.
Theresa: Yes, I have no patience when dealing touts either.
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Nice capture!
Thanks, Lola, and congrats.
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Very nice!
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Merci, Shawn.
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