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Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China

As a renowned historical attraction of Shanghai, 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. Situated at No.76 Xingye Road, next to Shanghai Xintiandi, a fashionable pedestrian area, the two-story Shikumen building was completed in 1920 as the residence of two Communist Party members. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.

Site of the First National Congress

Communist Party Flag

In the living room on the first floor where the congress was held, everything is placed as it was 84 years ago. The articles copied from the originals create an imposing atmosphere in this 18-square-meter (194 sq. ft) little room. Upstairs is an exhibition hall of 450 square meters (4,860 sq. ft), with more than one hundred revolutionary relics, documents, and photos on display. The exhibits cover the history of the Party's birth, the blooming of nation-wide communist teams, photos of the thirteen members, etc. In addition, a waxworks hall inside the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China vividly reproduces the scene of this significant meeting. The other twelve members listen and smile as Mao Zedong, founder of the PRC, makes his speech. Lifelike, the wax figures seem to make time stand still, bringing people back to that exciting moment.

Shikumen: an architectural style with carvings on the stone gate, popular in Shanghai during the 1920s. This kind of architectures now can be seen in Xintiandi and Tianzifang.

How to get to the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China

By Bus:
1. Take bus 146 or 805 and get off at Madanglu Xingyelu Station, go along Madang Road for two minutes and turn east at Xintiandi Post Office.
2. Take City Sightseeing Bus Line 1 to get there directly.

By Metro:
Take Metro Line 1 and get off at South Huangpi Rd. Station. Leave from Exit 2 and walk along South Huangpi Road till Xingye Road on your right side.
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Entrance Fee:	Free
Opening Hours:	9:00-17:00 (tickets unavailable after 16:00); closed on Monday

Read more: Places of Interest in Shanghai: 12 Historical Sites to Explore

- Last updated on Feb. 22, 2024 by Kate Liu -

Questions & Answers on Site of the First National Congress of CPC

Asked by thomas from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 04, 2016 04:12

Does Shanghai Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China open yet?

We went in February but it was closed for a few months. We'll be stopping by this city again on the way home.
Will it be open by mid July?

Answers (1)

Answered by Jeremy from INDIA | Jun. 04, 2016 21:55

For now, as I know it is open. The opening hours is from 09:00 to 16:00. Good luck.

Asked by Sam from USA | Apr. 04, 2015 19:54

Information in English for Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China

Is the information in the museum (photo descriptions/plaques/etc.) also available in English?

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Answered by Angela from CANADA | Apr. 08, 2015 02:53

Yes, almost each piece of collections in the museum has English explanation. You will have an easy visit if you are interested.

Asked by L. Michielsen from BELGIUM | Nov. 06, 2011 14:23

Who were the participants of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China?

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Answered by james | Nov. 06, 2011 21:02

Totally 15 participants: Mao Zedong, He Shuheng, Dong Biwu, Chen Tanqiu, Wang Jinmei, Zhang Guotao, the representative sent by Chen Duxiu, etc, 13 participants; two from Communist International, Marin from Netherland and Nikolski from Russia.