2-Hour Yu Garden in Oldcity and Cricket Boxing Culture Experience

Shanghai, China
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This family friendly private Shanghai Old Town tour takes you to see a kaleidoscopic sequence: luxuriant old mansions, markets, old city wall, old streets, hidden alleyways, street food as well as to learn about interesting cricket fighting culture. Cricket fighting was nurtured by Tang Dynasty emperors more than 1,000 years ago, and later popularized by commoners. It is now a passed pastime enjoyed by only aging Shanghai and Beijing dudes.

What's included

  • Cricket fight experience
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Snacks (street food)
  • Public transportation (from hotel to the beginning spot of the tour)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off

What to expect

  1. Yu Garden
    50m · Admission ticket included
    The largest ancient private mansion representing harmony between men and heaven in old China is now the oasis of tranquility in the middle of ultra-bustling city. Enjoy its ingenuity with your guide.
  2. Bird And Flower Market(South Xizang road)
    50m
    Visit one of the few lively markets for earthy folks going about alleyway pastimes. In summer, the market turns to be the coliseum of cricket warriors ...

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel is two minutes away on foot to "Exit 1 of Yuyuan Garden Station on Line 10 or Line 14"

End point

Tour ends anywhere as you like in downtown (5 km from People's Square)

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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