Lei Feng has been an iconic figure in China for his selfless, unwavering loyalty and devotion to the country. He has become a symbol of Good Samaritan and is still taught at schools and kindergartens as a role model to help others selflessly. The nation on March 5 celebrates the day as "Learn from Lei Feng Day" to remember his virtues.
Lei was born in Changsha in 1940, and joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1954. He died at the age of 22, from an accident, in which he was hit by a telephone pole.
Hunan Leifeng Memorial Hall in Changsha is one of the must-visit spots in the city, which receives over 2.1 million tourists annually, according to the official website of the memorial hall. There are Leifeng Subdistrict and Changsha Leifeng School which are also named after the hero in the city.