Museum of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
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The Museum of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is a museum
of the city of Shanghai
, in the area of Xintiandi
, on Xingye Road. It is located in the historical buildings in which the First National Communist Party Congress took place during the month of July in 1921.
The Museum combines exhibits about the history of China
, the history of the city of Shanghai
, and the events surrounding the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party.
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
of the city of Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, in the area of Xintiandi
Xintiandi
Xintiandi is an affluent car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai, China. It is composed of an area of reconstituted traditional shikumen houses on narrow alleys, some adjoining houses which now serve as book stores, cafes and restaurants, and shopping malls. Most of the...
, on Xingye Road. It is located in the historical buildings in which the First National Communist Party Congress took place during the month of July in 1921.
The Museum combines exhibits about the history of China
History of China
Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era, but the Yellow River is said to be the Cradle of Chinese Civilization. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest...
, the history of the city of Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, and the events surrounding the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party.