Introducing The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (from wikipedia)
The Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is now preserved as a museum in Shanghai, China. It is located in Xintiandi, on Xingye Road (formerly Rue Wantz, in the Shanghai French Concession). It is located in the historical shikumen buildings in which the 1st National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party took place during the month of July in 1921. The museum combines exhibits about the history of China, the history of the city of Shanghai, and the events surrounding the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party.
The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Zhong Gun Gong Chan Dang Di Yi Ci Quan Gô Dai Baio Da Hui Hui Zhi 中国共产党第一次全国代表大会会址
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, History
• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: No.76 Xingye Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
What to expect at The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China
The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China has received 10 million visitors from home and abroad since its opening 50 years ago, with attendance rising to 1.8 million visitors in recent years after being rebuilt in 1999. It is a two-story building completed in 1920s as the residence of two Communist Party members. The site is where Mao Ze Dong and a further eleven members of various communist groups from around China met for the first time as the National Communist Party.
How to get to The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China
By Metro
• Take Metro Line 10, 11 and get off at Jiaotong University Station.
By Bus
• Take bus No. 26, 911, 926 and get off at Huaihaizhonglu Wukanglu Station.
• Take bus No. 320, 926 and get off at Tianpinglu Huaihaizhonglu Station.
Additional travel advice on The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China
• The museum is closed on Mondays except public holidays.
• Appointment needs to be made 1-7 days in advance on the official WeChat account and WeChat mini program.