Old Shanghai City Walking Tour

5.0 (10 reviews) Shanghai, China
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Duration4h
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LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

You will get an inside perspective of the changing scenes of Shanghai on this 4-hour walking tour that explores old city districts where local residents can be seen playing cards on street corners and walking the alleys in their pajamas! You will witness the great changes and the developments of recent 30 years in Shanghai. The tour includes Bund, Yu Garden, an ancient Chinese Tea house, local insects market, and the trendy French Concession.

What's included

  • Complimentary drink
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    30m
    The tour begins with a visit to the Bund which for years was the symbol of Shanghai. You will see the new financial and commercial skyscrapers as well as 100 years old colonial-style buildings along the Huangpu river from there.
  2. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then you will walk to Yuyuan Garden, one of the finest private gardens in China, known for its classic landscape architecture. After the garden visit, you will have a rest in a local tea house where you can try the Chinese tea ceremony.
  3. Yuyuan Old Street
    1h 30m
    Stop at a market that sells birds and crickets, as well as an antique market, where you can rummage for bargain items. Wander down lively streets filled with local residents, sometimes still dressed in their pajamas. See tiny family-owned shops and elderly folk playing cards on the streets.
  4. Former French Concession
    30m
    Once you reach Xintiandi, the scenery will change, and Old Shanghai gives way to its new cosmopolitan face. The stylish nightlife district is crammed with boutique stores, busy pubs and bars, and chic restaurants. Once known as the Old Shikumen area, the antique charm has been gentrified to international levels of sophistication.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Fairmont Peace hotel locates at No. 20 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai. You can either take a cab from your hotel or try the Metro line 2 or line 10 to East Nanjing Road station. If you take Metro, you need to walk about 10 minutes from the station to the hotel.

End point

The tour will end at the Langham Shanghai Xintiandi hotel. It locates at No. 99 Madang Road in Shanghai.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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