Shanghai is not only an international city integrating modernity and daily vitality, but also an important starting point of China’s modern revolutionary history. The Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is the core witness of this glorious history. As the birthplace of the Communist Party of China, it carries profound historical heritage and collects numerous precious revolutionary cultural relics. It is not only an important red education base in China, but also a must-visit destination for foreign visitors to understand China’s modern history and the development course of the Communist Party of China. This guide is specially designed for foreign visitors, comprehensively supplementing the practical bilingual (Chinese-English) travel information of the site, including tickets, latest opening hours, surrounding traffic, visiting routes and precautions, combined with detailed explanations and thoughtful tips, allowing every foreign visitor to easily plan their itinerary, immerse themselves in the charm of red history, and not worry about trivial travel matters.
First of all, we will detail the ticket information of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC for foreign visitors, with bilingual labels throughout, ensuring that everyone clearly understands the ticket purchase details and enters the site smoothly. The Site of the First National Congress of the CPC (including the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the CPC) implements a free admission policy, with no ticket fees required. This policy applies to all visitors, including foreign visitors, which greatly reduces the threshold for visiting. Although no ticket purchase is required, it is necessary to pay attention to the relevant regulations for admission: since May 18, 2023, the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC (including the Memorial Hall) has implemented a no-appointment admission measure. Foreign visitors do not need to make an online appointment in advance and can directly go to the site for admission.
Valid identification documents are required for admission. Foreign visitors can enter the site with their original passports. It is recommended to prepare the original passports in advance to avoid being unable to enter due to incomplete documents. It should be noted that when the number of visitors in the venue reaches the maximum limit, the venue will take temporary control measures, and there may be a short queue. It is recommended that foreign visitors arrange their travel time reasonably to avoid peak hours and improve the visiting experience. In addition, the venue provides appointment services such as personalized guided tours and Party spirit education activities. If foreign visitors want to have an in-depth understanding of historical details, they can contact and make an appointment through the official WeChat Official Account and WeChat Mini Program of the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the CPC. Some guided tour services support English, which can be confirmed in advance by consultation.
Supplementary tips on tickets and admission: First, after entering the venue, you must abide by the venue regulations, do not touch cultural relics and exhibits at will, prohibit loud talking and chasing in the venue, and jointly maintain a good visiting environment. Second, some areas in the venue may be temporarily closed due to cultural relic restoration, temporary exhibitions, etc. Before entering the venue, you can pay attention to the on-site announcements or consult the staff to avoid delaying the visit. Third, it is recommended that foreign visitors pick up a free bilingual (Chinese-English) guidebook when entering the venue. The guidebook details the venue layout, exhibit background and historical context, which helps to better understand the visiting content. Fourth, flammable, explosive, dangerous goods and pets are prohibited from entering the venue. Luggage carried with you can be stored free of charge at the entrance and retrieved in time after the visit.
Next, we will introduce the latest opening hours of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC for foreign visitors, clarify the opening and closing times and the best visiting periods combined with venue regulations and seasonal adjustments, helping everyone plan their itineraries reasonably. The regular opening hours of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC (including the Memorial Hall) are 9:00-17:00 every day. The latest admission time is 16:30, and the venue officially closes at 17:00, ensuring that visitors have sufficient time to visit the entire venue. It is important to note that the venue is closed every Monday, except for national legal holidays. Foreign visitors are advised to confirm the date before traveling to avoid being unable to enter when visiting on Monday.
The best visiting periods are recommended to be 9:00-11:00 a.m. or 14:00-16:00 p.m. During these two periods, there are relatively few visitors, which can not only avoid the peak flow of people, but also visit the exhibits and listen to historical explanations more calmly. The venue is well-lit in the morning, which is suitable for taking photos (please abide by the venue’s photo-taking regulations). In the afternoon, the flow of people is relatively gentle, allowing you to focus more on feeling the historical atmosphere. In addition, the venue will slightly adjust its opening hours every year according to national legal holidays, major events and other situations. It is recommended that foreign visitors check the latest opening information through the official WeChat Official Account or official website of the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the CPC 1-2 days before traveling to avoid affecting the itinerary due to time adjustments.
Surrounding traffic details are the key to foreign visitors’ travel. This guide will comprehensively introduce three travel methods: Subway, bus and self-driving, including bilingual station names, route information and practical tips, ensuring that everyone can reach the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC conveniently and easily solve travel problems. The subway is the most convenient and efficient way to get to the site, and it is also the first choice for foreign visitors. Both Shanghai Metro Line 1 and Line 10/13 have convenient stations near the site. Specifically, after getting off at Huangpi South Road Station (Line 1), you can walk about 5-8 minutes to reach the entrance of the site, with clear English signs along the way for easy identification. After getting off at Xintiandi Station (Line 10/13), you can walk about 10 minutes to reach the site. Both lines run through the core area of Shanghai and can directly reach popular scenic spots and transportation hubs such as Shanghai Railway Station, Hongqiao Railway Station, the Bund and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Foreign visitors can choose the appropriate Subway line according to their accommodation location.
When taking the Subway, foreign visitors can use the Shanghai Public Transport Card, Alipay Transit Code or WeChat Transit Code to buy tickets and take the subway conveniently, without the need to exchange change separately. Bus travel is convenient and cost-effective, suitable for foreign visitors who want to feel the urban style of Shanghai along the way. There are several bus stops around the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC. The most convenient one is “Huangpi South Road Xingye Road Station”, with bus routes 109, 42 and Tunnel Line 8 passing by. After arriving at this station by taking these routes, you can walk about 2-3 minutes to reach the entrance. In addition, bus stops such as “Xingye Road Chongqing South Road Station” and “Xintiandi Station” can also reach the site directly. All bus stop signs are equipped with English signs, and there are also English announcements in the vehicles. Foreign visitors can check the bus routes in advance to avoid taking the wrong direction.
Self-driving is suitable for foreign visitors with a large number of companions or a lot of luggage. It should be noted that the Parking resources around the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC are limited, so it is recommended to plan the parking location in advance. There are several paid parking lots around the venue. The most convenient one is the Xintiandi Parking Lot, located near the site, with a charging standard of 20 RMB per hour. Parking spaces are tight during peak periods (holidays and weekends), so it is recommended to go 1-2 hours in advance. In addition, parking lots in surrounding shopping malls can also be chosen. You can search for the specific parking lot name on the navigation, and there are clear navigation signs along the way for easy arrival. It should be noted that some roads around the site are restricted areas. Self-driving visitors need to understand Shanghai’s traffic restriction policies in advance to avoid illegal driving and affecting travel.
In addition to ticket, opening hours and traffic details, this guide also supplements visiting routes, language services and practical travel tips for foreign visitors to help everyone visit the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC smoothly and happily. Recommended visiting route: It is recommended that foreign visitors first visit the former residence of the First National Congress of the CPC (No. 76 Xingye Road), where the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in 1921. It retains its original appearance, allowing you to intuitively feel the historical scene a hundred years ago. Then go to the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the CPC. The memorial hall has several exhibition halls, collecting a large number of revolutionary cultural relics, historical photos and documents. Through bilingual explanation boards, you can learn in detail the birth process and development context of the Communist Party of China. It is recommended to reserve 1.5-2 hours to visit the memorial hall and deeply feel the red history.
In terms of language services, there are multilingual guide signs (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, etc.) in the venue, which are convenient for foreign visitors to identify. Multilingual audio guides (supporting English and other languages) can be rented at the tourist center at a reasonable rent, allowing you to control the visiting rhythm independently and deeply understand the historical background of each exhibit. In addition, the venue provides regular public welfare explanations every day, and some explanation sessions support English. You can consult the staff at the entrance to confirm the explanation time and follow the guide’s footsteps to have a more comprehensive understanding of the historical stories of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC. If you have any questions, you can go to the tourist center for consultation. The staff can provide simple English services to help solve travel problems.
Supplementary practical tips: First, photo-taking regulations. Most areas in the venue allow free photo-taking, but the use of flash and tripods is prohibited to avoid damaging cultural relics and exhibits. Some special exhibits are prohibited from being photographed, so please abide by the on-site signs. Second, itinerary planning. It is recommended to reserve 2-3 hours to fully visit the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC and the memorial hall. If you want to visit popular surrounding scenic spots such as Xintiandi and Tianzifang, you can reserve half a day to arrange the visiting order reasonably to avoid the itinerary being too hasty. Third, dress code. It is recommended to dress neatly and appropriately, avoid being too casual, and respect historical Culture. Fourth, other tips. Keep your personal belongings properly during the visit, especially important documents such as passports, to avoid loss. There are rest areas in the venue where you can rest and adjust at any time. There are many restaurants and cafes around to meet the needs of dining and drinking water.
The Site of the First National Congress of the CPC is not only a witness to a period of history, but also an inheritance of a spirit. It carries the original aspiration and mission of China’s revolution and witnesses the historical changes of Shanghai. Mastering the above tickets, opening hours and traffic details, foreign visitors can easily plan their trip to the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC without worrying about trivial travel matters. It is hoped that every foreign visitor can smoothly start their red history tour with this practical guide, immerse themselves in the glorious course of China’s modern revolution, understand the original aspiration of the Communist Party of China’s development, leave an unforgettable memory of their trip to Shanghai under the influence of history, and also have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China’s history and Culture.
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