Shanghai Site of First National Congress Tour by Bike

Shanghai, China
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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Explore the pivotal sites of Shanghai that shaped the Chinese Communist Party's rise. This guided tour takes you through the Site of the First Congress & Memorial Hall, Mao Zedong’s Former Residence, and Zhou Enlai’s Former Residence, providing deep insights into China’s revolutionary past. Discover the narrative of struggle and ideals through rare artifacts, interactive exhibits, and personal histories, all within the authentic settings where history was made. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike, this tour invites you to walk in the footsteps of China’s leaders.

- Visit the Site of the First Congress, a key location for the CCP's founding in 1921
- Explore Mao Zedong's home, filled with personal artifacts and family history
- Discover Zhou Enlai’s residence, where critical negotiations occurred during the KMT–CCP conflict
- Enjoy insights from a bilingual tour guide, ensuring a rich educational experience

What's included

  • Entrance fee
  • We will recommend nearby restaurants for lunch.

What to expect

  1. Site of the Second National Congress of Communist Party of China
    2h · Admission ticket included
    - Site of the First Congress & Memorial Hall: Follow China’s modern trajectory from the Opium War (1840) through the founding of the Communist Party (1921) to the establishment of the People’s Republic (1949).
  2. 1m
    - Mao Zedong’s Former Residence: Visit the home where Mao lived with Yang Kaihui and their young sons (June–December 1924), his longest and most complete family stay in Shanghai while serving as CCP secretary and KMT Shanghai Executive. Explore 34 rare artifacts, including Yang Kaihui’s unsent personal letters, soil collected from the site where Mao Anying fell, and Mao’s own medals.
  3. 1h
    - Zhou Enlai’s Former Residence: Conclude at the eaves of Zhou Enlai’s wartime office and lodging, where he, Dong Biwu, and other leaders negotiated the uneasy truce between Nationalists and Communists in 1946–47. View original meeting rooms and personal quarters to understand the strategies, compromises, and personalities that shaped China’s mid-century trajectory.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

- Taxi/Didi: First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (Huangpi South Road)
- Metro/Subway: Line 1 to Huangpi South Road Station, Exit 2, then walk about 600 meters south

End point

Our tour will end at this location. The guide will recommend a suitable mode of transportation based on your next destination.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Due to the narrow and steep stairs inside the historical building, a certain level of physical effort is required, and wheelchair access is not possible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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