Communism is a mighty big subject. And a mighty touchy one too, if you decide to get into a discussion about its merits in China. But here at Bespoke we don’t shy away from the meaty topics. Which is why we’re so excited about our new tour: The Story of Communism in China. Join Bespoke’s experienced local guide and China history expert as he tells the country’s Communist story – from The Party’s surprising roots in radical academic journal La Jeunesse, to the rise of its most important player: Mao Zedong.
You’ll visit the university where Mao got his first job as a librarian; hear the story of the incredible Soong Sisters, whose love lives would go on to shape modern China; and stand in the shadow of Mao’s portrait as you learn how Stalin’s big snub pushed the Great Leader to his limit. Crucially, this tour is led by a local Chinese history expert, who positively relishes answering those tricky questions you’ve always been too afraid to ask.
Finally! The perfect opportunity to educate yourself on that most controversial and thought provoking of topics…
About the expert
“When my grandfather died, my father didn’t show any emotion. But when Chairman Mao died my father wept. I just couldn’t understand why,” explained one our favourite tour guides when he popped into Bespoke HQ for coffee last year. So we asked him to expand and were enthralled for the next two hours.
Join experienced guide and Chinese history expert Frank Li as he slowly reveals the backstory of one of the World’s most talked about political parties, through visits to the former Beijing University building, former residence of Song Qingling and Tiananmen Square. A guide for 14 years, Frank has toured company presidents and CEOs, and originally hails from Datong.
Tour time and dates: 1-4.30pm on Saturday 11th; Sunday 12th; Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April
Ticket Cost: 300RMB per person (including refreshments at a surprise venue). Note that there are just 10 spots available per public tour.
How to get your hands on tickets for this tour: Simply Email info@bespoke-beijing.com with your name, phone number and the number of people in your group for tickets, which go on public sale March 23rd.