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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Red Route Tour- Chinese Communist Party lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $85 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, 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 Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyAhhLvk8KKn7XFMT8Jr9OP8=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyDNxa0GWBEjFDiA4p8xc0XA=.
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Lily's depth of historical knowledge and storytelling ability adds so much to this tour. I was able to get so much more out of visiting these sites with her than I would have gotten on my own. Thank you so much for the history lessons and engaging conversations!
Dear James, Thank you so much for your review! It is our great honor to explore the hidden history with you! Wish you all the best on your Long March adventure!Hope our paths cross in future! Lily
Lily was incredibly knowledgeable and patiently answered all my questions - great experience overall
Dear Bianca, Thank you so much for your timely review，which means a lot to us! As you request, following are two books I recommend on Chinese history of WWI. 1《Strangers on the Western Front: Chinese Workers in the Great War》（徐国琦 著）2《The Chinese Labour Corps: The Forgotten Chinese Labourers of the First World War》（Mark O'Neill ）Wish you all the best and hopefully our paths of exploring hidden history crossed again in future!
The tour guide picked us up from our hotel and was very knowledgeable. Gave us a lot of information about the city of Shanghai and the origins of the Communist Party of China. Answered all our questions well and we appreciate being able to go to the propaganda poster exhibition as well since that’s something we wouldn’t have had the chance to go to otherwise.
Dear Gurpreet, Thank you for your prompt review! We are very happy to share knowledge with you about our city and Communist Party, who just celebrated 105 years birthday! And it is our job to show the hidden gems to visitors, so as able to see the city in depth. Wish you enjoy the stay in Shanghai and hope our paths cross in future!
Tour guide was great, extremely knowledgeable. Went above and beyond, even helping me find phone charger. Answered all of my questions in detail
Dear Campbell, Thank you for your review! So glad to know your questions were answered or your need was met. It is our pleasure to facilitate your stay in Shanghai! Wish you enjoy the future tour and all the best!lily
This tour was amazing! The tour guide was great I learned so much. This was my favorite activity that I did while I was in China I would definitely recommend!
Dear Jessica, Thank you so much for your review! Great to know this tour is your favorite in China. We really admire your spirit of exploring on your own on this part of the planet. Wish sunshine keeps on your shoulder in paths ahead!
Lily was the best tour guide ever. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and everything she told me about Chinese history stuck with me. She is very very good at teaching. I have a very strong passion for Chinese political history and the like and I learned so much here. You absolutely will not regret this tour. I recommend you do morning tour instead of afternoon tour though because museum locations close at 17:00. Also do the tour as soon as you can because Lily informed me that the upkeep of the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum is very expensive for the proprietor and one day it might close down and this tour will be delisted.
Hi Syney, Thank you so much for your prompt reply! It is also my great pleasure getting to know you and share our point of view on politics in depth. You are more than welcome to be back to learn Chinese language, culture, history and everything you like. We will always be here for you! Lily
I highly recommend this tour to learn about the modern history of China. Especially for visitors from the US or western countries, I really appreciated to see the Chinese point of view. Our tour guide was very kind and went out of her way to ensure everything went well. We were given plenty of time in the museums and she answered all our questions. I could not have asked for a better experience! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We were absolutely delighted to read your kind words. It brings us so much joy to know that you found the tour informative and appreciated the opportunity to explore modern Chinese history from a unique perspective. Your reflection on valuing the Chinese point of view, especially as a visitor from the US or Western countries, truly resonated with us—bridging cultures and fostering understanding is exactly what we aim to achieve. Wish you all the best!
Had a great tour! Super interesting to learn about the recent history of China! My guide explained everything in great detail and I had a lot of opportunities to ask questions since it was a private tour. Thanks again!
Thank you Mr Wang for your timely review! It was an honor to have you with us, though it is a last minute booking. We are glad that your time on the tour was such an interesting one. We hope to welcome you again to this part of the world.
I always wanted to learn a bit more about the history of the CCP; instead, I got to learn a LOT! Penny takes you for a ride in history, with such detailed explanations it's almost like you actually lived through the thing. And if that's not enough, she also knows a lot about the city: other places to see, where to eat, how to best enjoy Shanghai as a whole! Honestly, the best guide with one of the best tours on the topic I've ever had. 100% guaranteed an excellent time.
Thank you for your kind review! We are especially pleased to hear that our tour guide went above and beyond to ensure your experience was seamless. She truly embodies the spirit of hospitality we strive for, and I will be sure to share your generous feedback with her. Knowing that you felt well-supported is the highest compliment we could receive. Wish you all the best!
Penny was an AMAZING tour Guide. It was great to hear not just the history but the insights. The tour throught the Poster Museum was the cherry on top of an excepcional tour.
Thank you so much for your prompt review! We are so glad to know that you enjoy the tour with penny. Wish you have a great time in this Cherry blooming season in Shanghai! Lily
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