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‘s Included
Your centrally located hotel pick up
Professional historian guide
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel drop off
Admission ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
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
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What an insightful day...
Shanice F,
Aug 26, 2025
- 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 :)
Living breathing history
Kristian C,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Shanghai. Our guide Penny gave us a concise and lively background to the history of China and how different colonial countries made their mark on this vast country. Penny was attentive, friendly, humorous and very passionate about the historical tapestry of her homeland. The CPC museum was both solemn, respectful and moving. The propaganda artwork museum is a must see as it shows a variety of posters that you will unlikely be able to view alone as they are kept in an unmarked building. I couldn't fault this tour or our guide Penny and I highly recommend this tour so that you can learn about China and its recent history from a perspective that is not biased by western media sources.
A must if you have interest in Chinese political history
Amanda H,
Jan 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we did in China. You go to the French Concession and see the place where the Chinese Communist Party first formed then go to a museum that takes you through their recent history. The displays are very informative and very emotive. The pain and suffering of the people is evident and gives a perspective you don’t see in the West. Penny, our tour guide had encyclopaedia knowledge of Chinese history and expressed it in perfect English. She was a total joy. The tour concluded in the Propaganda Poster Museum which contains original posters from the past 50 years. You can even buy an original “The Little Ref Book”. If you have any interest in China’s political history do not miss this tour. Highly recommended.
Historical tour well worth it
Cynthia S,
May 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour for anyone wanting to understand why the CCP has such a strong hold in China. Official history, of course, but well worth it for the extensive material in the museum and the remarkable collection of propaganda posters. Penny was a very well informed guide too
An amazing tour with a great guide
JEscobar2019,
Aug 17, 2019
- Viator
5.00An amazing tour with a great, helpful and knowledgeable guide. Definitely my best experience in China.
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