The extension project of the Mao Zedong Youth Statue Park in Shaoshan city of central China's Hunan Province has completed its first-phase construction. Total investment into the park stands at 160 million yuan or less than 20 million US dollars and it will occupy 5.7 hectares of land after the extension. China Radio International reported Wednesday.

Besides the statue of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, the statues of his six relatives will be added to the sight in addition to a fountain, a stage and a sitting area for spectators.

The whole project is expected to be completed before December 26, Chairman Mao's 111th birthday anniversary.

Source: CRI