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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Shanghai is the birthplace of Chinese Communist Party. This tour will allow you to travel along the roller coaster developing route of Communist Party from 1921 First Congress, through Long March; Civil War; Korean War; Great Leap Forward; Culture Revolution; Ping Pang Diplomacy; Birth Control to 1986 end of "Coupon Age‘’ and social stability. The tour reveal some unrecorded history. If you are history lover, if you are curious about Mao Ze Dong, don't miss it out!
Your centrally located hotel pick up
Professional historian guide
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel drop off
Admission ticket
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you at your centrally located hotel. Please let us know hotel address.
Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan East 1st Rd
Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Maoming S Rd
Traveler pickup
Tai Cang Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200021
Xintiandi, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China You will be met by historian guide at your centrally located hotel, then take you to Xin Tian Di area to start the tour. Walking pass posh resturants and fancy boutiques to get to Chinese Communist Party Cradle. There you would learn why Chinese Communist Party was born, and how able to survive, proceed taking over mainland of China. You will travel further by subway or Taxi to get to concealed private poster museum. There you would go on Party's red route from 1949 founding of People's Republic of China, through Long March; Civil War; Korean War; Great Leap Forward; Culture Revolution; Ping Pang Diplomacy; Birth Control to 1986 end of "Coupon Age‘’ and social stability. The tour reveal some unrecorded history. If you are history lover, if you are curious about Mao Ze Dong, don't miss it out! Tour finish in French concession area. You could either explore more or our guide will help you find your way, or assist you get a Taxi back to your hotel.
Birthplace of Chinese Communist Party, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China You will be met by historian guide at your centrally located hotel, then take you to Xin Tian Di area to start the tour. Walking pass posh resturants and fancy boutiques to get to Chinese Communist Party Cradle. There you would learn why Chinese Communist Party was born, and how able to survive, proceed taking over mainland of China. You will travel further by subway or Taxi to get to concealed private poster museum. There you would go on Party's red route from 1949 founding of People's Republic of China, through Long March; Civil War; Korean War; Great Leap Forward; Culture Revolution; Ping Pang Diplomacy; Birth Control to 1986 end of "Coupon Age‘’ and social stability. The tour reveal some unrecorded history. If you are history lover, if you are curious about Mao Ze Dong, don't miss it out! Tour finish in French concession area. You could either explore more or our guide will help you find your way, or assist you get a Taxi back to your hotel.
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China You will be met by historian guide at your centrally located hotel, then take you to Xin Tian Di area to start the tour. Walking pass posh resturants and fancy boutiques to get to Chinese Communist Party Cradle. There you would learn why Chinese Communist Party was born, and how able to survive, proceed taking over mainland of China. You will travel further by subway or Taxi to get to concealed private poster museum. There you would go on Party's red route from 1949 founding of People's Republic of China, through Long March; Civil War; Korean War; Great Leap Forward; Culture Revolution; Ping Pang Diplomacy; Birth Control to 1986 end of "Coupon Age‘’ and social stability. The tour reveal some unrecorded history. If you are history lover, if you are curious about Mao Ze Dong, don't miss it out! Tour finish in French concession area. You could either explore more or our guide will help you find your way, or assist you get a Taxi back to your hotel.
XinTianDi BeiLi, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China You will be met by historian guide at your centrally located hotel, then take you to Xin Tian Di area to start the tour. Walking pass posh resturants and fancy boutiques to get to Chinese Communist Party Cradle. There you would learn why Chinese Communist Party was born, and how able to survive, proceed taking over mainland of China. You will travel further by subway or Taxi to get to concealed private poster museum. There you would go on Party's red route from 1949 founding of People's Republic of China, through Long March; Civil War; Korean War; Great Leap Forward; Culture Revolution; Ping Pang Diplomacy; Birth Control to 1986 end of "Coupon Age‘’ and social stability. The tour reveal some unrecorded history. If you are history lover, if you are curious about Mao Ze Dong, don't miss it out! Tour finish in French concession area. You could either explore more or our guide will help you find your way, or assist you get a Taxi back to your hotel.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Traveler57919893551
06 Sep 2025
A highly informative tour. Penny is lovely, very knowledgeable about the subject and spoke excellent English.
It was great to be able to overlay the story from the museums with the personal account of a local. Penny met me at my hotel and arranged all the taxis and museum entrances.
Well worth it!
Shanice_F
26 Aug 2025
What an insightful day with Penny! She was really knowledgeable and took us down the Chinese history timeline. Thank you for the wonderful explanation and providing us with restaurant and shopping recommendations after the tour as well :)
R5716ETps
10 Aug 2025
Penny is a star! It was super worth to be able to spend 4h visiting one of the most important places in Shanghai and being able to talk with someone local and so knowledgeable. Thanks for everything, Penny!
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