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Explore the birthplace of the Communist Party in Shanghai. Visit Mao Zedong’s former residence, Zhou Enlai’s wartime office, and the Site of the First Congress.

Highlights

• Step back in time and explore the birthplace of the Communist Party
• Visit Mao Zedong’s former residence and see rare artifacts and letters
• Explore Zhou Enlai’s wartime office and learn about key negotiations
• Discover the Site of the First Congress and learn about the Party’s history
• See original meeting rooms and personal quarters of key leaders

Description

Begin at the original meeting place where the CCP was founded in July 1921. The adjacent museum charts China’s modern upheavals—from the Opium War in 1840, through the revolutionary fervor that led to the Party’s creation, to the triumph of the People’s Republic in 1949—using artifacts, interactive displays, and detailed timelines. Step into the 1924 home on Rue Wantong, where Mao Zedong lived with his wife Yang Kaihui, their sons Mao Anying and Mao Anying, and his mother-in-law Xiang Zhenxi. This half-year residency was Mao’s longest family stay in Shanghai. Discover archival materials documenting Mao’s work in Shanghai, from original manuscripts to period photographs, and wander through meticulously recreated living quarters, complete with lifelike wax figures of Mao and Yang Kaihui, alongside a special exhibition on Cai Hesen. 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.

Includes

Guided tour of three historic sites in Shanghai Entrance to the Site of the First Congress & Memorial Hall Entrance to Mao Zedong’s Former Residence Entrance to Zhou Enlai’s Former Residence Access to exhibits and artifacts

Important Information

• The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Photography may be restricted in certain areas. The tour covers significant historical events and may not be suitable for young children.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund