Red China
Explore China’s revolutionary and socialist history. Highlights: Red Memorials, Historical Re-Enactments and Museums, Socialist Infrastructure, Rural Revitalisation. This trip was developed in collaboration with Sunriver, a leading Chinese travel company that is committed to developing one-stop leisure vacation services. Cost will vary based on number of people attending the tour.
Schedule
DAY 1 Welcome
- Arrive in Shanghai
- Greeting at Pudong International Airport/Hongqiao International Airport.
- Check-in to 4-star Hotel in the heart of Shanghai.
- Free leisure day.
DAY 2 Revolutionary Beginnings
- Orientation at Wave Media where you get to meet the team and introduce yourselves to your fellow travelers.
- Visit First and Second Congress of Communist Party of China in Shanghai
- Visit a new village development to see how Shanghai villages have improved and modernized
DAY 3 Everyday Shanghai
- Visit a high-tech HQ to learn about cutting-edge technology engineered in Shanghai and learn how it fits into the socialist development model
- Dancing and singing with local elders at Luxun Park
- Make Xiaolongbao with local chef for dinner
DAY 4 Chongqing
• Fly from Shanghai to Chongqing (3 hours) ✈︎
• City Walk around famous Chongqing sites
• Watch the incredible Chongqing 1949 theatre performance
DAY 5 Chongqing's Resistance Against Imperialist Aggression
• Go to the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall to understand the CPC’s efforts to unite anti-Japanese forces during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
• Learn about the “Hongyan Spirit”
• Visit Chongqing War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Sites Museum
• See historical relics and understand how Chongqing played a key role as China’s wartime capital
DAY 6 Zunyi Spirit
• Travel from Chongqing to Zunyi
• Study the Zunyi Conference, a turning point for the Communist Party of China
• Go to Zunyi Red Soldier Street
• Engage in re-enactment of Long March
• Experience the red atmosphere of a street full of history and culture that is being revitalized
DAY 7 Fierce Loushanguan
• Visit the beautiful Loushanguan Scenic Area
• Hike along and be in awe of the natural surroundings in Loushanguan
• Learn about the battles of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army during the Long March
• Study the history of the First and Second Capture of Loushanguan that happened after the Zunyi Conference
DAY 8 Long March Legacies
• Travel to ChiShui Waterfall
• Visit the Memorial Hall of the Four Crossings of the Chishui River
• Study and learn the legacy of the Long March
• Retrace the footsteps of the Crossings of the Chishui River
DAY 9 Rural Revitalization
• Learn about the ancient craft of the famous Maotai alcohol, originated in Guizhou
• Visit Wujiang Miao Village, experience the beauty of Miao culture and understand how China’s ethnic minority cultures and customs are being revitalized
• Attend embroidery, Batik, silverware workshops, experience a drinking ceremony, learn traditional Miao ethnic songs
• Enjoy the beautiful night views of a revitalized village
DAY 10 Modern Guizhou
• Wake up in the beautiful Wujiang Miao Village
• Head to Guiyang City to see the most modern part of Guizhou Province
• Citywalk throughout Guiyang
• Experience the vibrant night markets and street food culture in Guiyang
DAY 11 Finale in Shanghai
• Fly from Guiyang back to Shanghai (3 hrs) ✈︎
• Final day with scholars and lecturers at Fudan University, wrapping up the trip and reflecting on what we learned together
• Wrap up farewell dinner at The Bund where you can see night views of the iconic Shanghai skyline
DAY 12 Goodbye For Now
• Say goodbye to new friends and travel safely home
