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Photo: Site of First National Congress of the
Communist
Party of China (CPC)
This historical
building at 76-78 Xingye Road is the birthplace
of the Communist Party of China (CPC). This
famous attraction is known as the Site of the
First National Congress of the Communist Party
of China in Shanghai because the first national
congress of CPC was held here in July 1921. It
was here at this French Concession building that
the congress passed the Party's programme and
resolutions, elected the central committee and
also declared the founding of the CPC.
Photographs and the reconstructions of the
historic meeting can be seen at this museum now.
The surrounding area has now become an upmarket
place with restaurants, bars and shops while
preserving the framework of the original
stone-framed doorways low-rise tenement
buildings at the same time.
Opening times:
9.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: 3 yuan.
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