Highlights
- Explore the hidden Shikumen lanes where China’s destiny was rewritten
- Visit the top-secret site of the First National Congress of the CPC
- Stroll through the plane-tree-lined streets of the Former French Concession
Description
Uncover the secret history hidden beneath Shanghai’s most glamorous neighborhoods.
Beyond the neon lights of the Bund and the modern skyscrapers lies a thrilling history of underground movements, international espionage, and radical idealists.
This immersive 3-hour walking tour takes you back to the turbulent 1920s, a time when Shanghai was divided into foreign concessions and became the unlikely cradle of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC).
The Spark in the French Concession
Your journey begins in the heart of Xintiandi. Behind the chic boutiques lie traditional Shikumen (stone-gate) houses. Here, you’ll step into the Memorial Concourse of the First National Congress of the CPC. Your expert guide will bring history to life, sharing stories of the 13 young delegates who met in absolute secrecy in 1921 under the radar of foreign police.
Next, take a short, scenic walk or ride a bike down the tree-lined avenues to the former residence of Chen Duxiu and the historic site of New Youth magazine. Discover how this ordinary Shikumen alleyway masked the vibrant epicenter of the New Culture Movement, and see how a single publication sparked an intellectual storm that ignited the flames of early revolution.
Please note: Yuyangli is closed every Wednesday.
Includes
Professional, fluent English-speaking local guide
Guaranteed pre-booked museum entry tickets
Excludes
Food and drinks during the lunch break
Public transportation/taxi fares between stops (approx. $2-3 USD total)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
