Private Tour
Red Route Tour- Chinese Communist Party
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Xintiandi
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
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.
What‘s Included
Your centrally located hotel pick up
Professional historian guide
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel drop off
Admission ticket
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour
Option 1: Shanghai is the birthplace of Chinese Communist Party. This tour will travel along the roller coaster developing route of Chinese Communist Party from 1921 to 1986.
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative, great tour guide
Crreilly88,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!
Great tour!
bowenw283,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had 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!
An amazing time with an amazing guide
rodrigomJ8757AK,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Penny was an AMAZING tour...
Inaiacy S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Penny 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.
A truly fascinating...
Elliot C,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A truly fascinating experience, highly recommended for anyone hoping to understand more about the modern history of China. My guide Penny was a fountain of knowledge and I will recommend this tour to anyone I know visiting Shanghai.
Great morning with penny!
Lara M,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with penny! We learned a lot and experienced things we wouldn't have been able to find ourselves. She even helped us find a lunch place afterwards. She is clearly an expert on Chinese history. It was really fun!
Best Shanghai red route tour!
Nicholas K,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The national congress site and museum were great to see, and Penny was a very informative tour guide. The poster museum was a big highlight for me. It had many amazing posters from different eras with historical info, as well as a shop with posters to buy, books, and other cool takeaways. Highly recommend.
Excellent, very knowledgeable guide
Traveler57919893551,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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!
What an insightful day...
Shanice F,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What 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 :)
Definitely worth it!
R5716ETps,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Penny 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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