Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Colonial History Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) Shanghai, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You can't fully appreciate Shanghai without exploring its colonial past. This unique tour explores the colonial history of Shanghai from the 1800's to today. You'll see where the English, French and Americans set up special concession areas and their changes through the Sino-Japanese and World World II, an on to today's transformation into the fabric of modern Shanghai. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff for an easy and enjoyable day.

What's included

  • Enjoy an authentic dumpling lunch - vegetarian available
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return
  • Tips to guide and driver recommended

What to expect

  1. Former French Concession
    1h
    Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.
  2. Tian Zi Fang
    1h
    A maze of small walkways, unique coffee bars, shops, restaurants, punctuated with unique local Shikumen architecture. Enjoy lively people watching as you learn about colonial history of Shanghai.
  3. Thames Town
    1h
    Thames Town is a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres from central Shanghai, China.The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. This are features cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops. A taste of England just an hour from central Shanghai.
  4. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    1h
    The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.
  5. Shanghai Municipal Archives
    1h
    This museum and the main repository for archives in Shanghai. It is a modern facility located on the Bund. It holds almost all the archives of the previous foreign settlements, as well as those of the republican-era municipalities. The SMA also holds rich collections of archives of private companies and organizations. It is one of the most advanced and open archival repository in China.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please note: Languages other than English and Mandarin will require an additional fee of USD 50 per day, payable in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.

Please note: Public transportation is recommended for groups of up to 4 guests. For larger groups, we suggest selecting private transportation, as standard taxis have limited passenger capacity.

Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin.

Please note: Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao International Airport, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu District, Jiading District, Chuansha District, or Songjiang District, Fengxian District, will incur an extra USD40 for your whole group and includes both pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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