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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
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.
55evanp
04 Jan 2020
Great tour if you are interested in more recent Chinese history or want a perspective on Chinese politics.
JEscobar2019
17 Aug 2019
An amazing tour with a great, helpful and knowledgeable guide. Definitely my best experience in China.
Benzel
27 Feb 2019
I have always been curious about the historic and ongoing roles of the Communist Party in China's evolution from economic and political basket case to emergence as a world power. I received the equivalent of a quickie college course on this subject from Ms. Lily Wang on her Red Route Tour -- along with extraordinary hospitality -- and a lot of fun!
We visited the place where it all started in 1921 in Shanghai -- at the First Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. This fascinating museum -- a citadel of Communist Party leadership -- is, by the way, located in what has become a model of Chinese -style capitalism -- the upscale neighborhood of coffee houses and cafes known as Xintiandi.
We learned what happened at the Congress. But of even more importance to me was the historical context Ms. Wang provided. She explained in knowledgeable and entertaining fashion how the Communist Party built a movement that went on to play a major role in defeating Japanese invaders in the 1930s and 1940s and thereafter won a civil war that brought the Chinese Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, to national power with its capital in Beijing. Ms. Wang also explained the various social and economic movements such as The Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution and the Opening Up policy to the West. She provided fascinating insights into the unprecedented economic growth of China since -- no place better demonstrated than in Shanghai -- the country's commercial center.
In short, our group came away from this tour with a much expanded understanding of how and why China -- led by the Chinese Communist Party -- became the world's second largest economy in about 40 years -- and why and how it has done this by blending socialism and capitalism.
The members of our group agreed The Red Route tour was far and away the most enlightening that we took in China -- and it inspired us to take another tour with Ms. Wang -- this one about the great religions of China. This tour helped to dispel a lot of confusion about Chinese culture. What we learned from Ms. Wang was that the Chinese Communist Party -- indeed, virtually all institutions in China, are rooted in philosophical, spiritual and religious traditions and values of China that date back thousands of years.
We visited Daoist, Buddhist and Confucian temples in Shanghai where Ms. Wang explained how each deeply influences daily life in China today. I'll share a couple of moments that illustrate the depth of this influence -- and the humor and wisdom of Ms. Wang. In one case, a member of our group expressed concern that we were running a little late on our schedule, Ms. Wang advised him to "go with the flow. Relax. Calm down," She explained this was how a Daoist would handle the moment, At another point, Ms. Wang settled a debate about where our group should have dinner that evening. Ms. Wang turned to me and said, "You are the most senior person here -- what would you advise.." Well, thanks a lot," I said. Ms. Wang pointed out she was, in the Confucian manner, showing special politeness and respect for the elderly..We all laughed.
A tour with Ms. Wang is not to be forgotten. A rare blending of wisdom, insight, humor and fun. By the end, you feel like family -- and that you have found a new and special friend in Ms. Wang.
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