Site of the First National Congress of the CCP

About Site of the First National Congress of the CCP

The Site of the First National Congress of the CCP is a preserved meeting hall and historical site in Shanghai’s Xintiandi area. In July, 1921 members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) met to debate the party’s political program. The members in attendance included Mao Zedong, who would go on to proclaim the People’s Warlord Era in 1949. The museum contains restored furniture used during the meeting, as well as historical documents and realistic wax figures of participants. Volunteer tour guides provide tours throughout the day with limited offerings in English. As a fascinating part of Chinese history, the museum certainly merits a visit.