Site of the First National Congress of the CPC Museum

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-09 · 5 min read

This Site of the First National Congress of the CPC Museum is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

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 76 Xingye Road. 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.

Itinerary summary

• Suggested time: 1.5-2.5 hours
• 76 Xingye Road, Huangpu District
• Metro Line 1/10/14 to Dashijie
• Free admission with ID

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party

Practical info

• Tickets: free; reservation via official site or WeChat
• Hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00), closed Mon
• Transport: Metro 1/10/14 Dashijie
• Tip: main hall first, then the original site at 76 Xingye, then the Zhou Enlai Residence nearby

Photographs

中共一大会址正面2021 (2)

Photo: ScareCriterion12 · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

中国共产党第一次全国代表大会会址

Photo: Zhou Guanhuai · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

中国共产党第一次全国代表大会会址.上海.中国

Photo: Waerhaer · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_of_the_First_National_Congress_of_the_Chinese_Communist_Party