Riverside Time Travel Walking Tour Through Shanghai’s Origins

Shanghai, China
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Duration3h - 4h
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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step back in time and discover the soul of Shanghai on this scenic riverside walking loop. Starting and ending at Nanjing East Road Metro Station, this route connects the city’s colonial beginnings with powerful wartime history and striking architectural landmarks. Along the way, you’ll cross iconic bridges, explore heritage buildings, and witness how the city continues to reinvent itself along the banks of Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River.

Tour Highlights:
* The Bund Origin (Wai Tan Yuan)
* Waibaidu Bridge
* North Bund Riverside Promenade
* Shanghai Mansions
* Shanghai Postal Museum
* Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial
* Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Suzhou River
    1h
    Suzhou Creek is one of Shanghai’s most underrated gems — a place where the city’s past, present, and future flow side by side. Once an industrial artery filled with warehouses and cargo ships, it has been transformed into a scenic urban corridor rich in history, architecture, and local life.
  2. Pass by
    Shanghai’s first all-steel bridge and a beloved symbol of the city. As you cross over Suzhou Creek, take in views of the skyline and imagine the countless people who’ve passed this way for over a century.
  3. Shanghai Post Museum
    10m
    This stunning 1920s building blends European architecture with rich postal history. Head to the rooftop for hidden views of the Suzhou Creek and discover how mail helped shape Shanghai’s global connections.
  4. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    10m
    This elegant riverside district marks the birthplace of modern Shanghai. With restored colonial mansions and quiet gardens, it’s a more peaceful counterpart to the main Bund — yet just as rich in history.
  5. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
    15m
    Finish your walk along Shanghai’s most iconic shopping street — a lively blend of neon lights, century-old brands, and endless people-watching. A perfect way to end the tour with a taste of modern-day Shanghai.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside of East Nanjing Road Station Exit No. 4 on the ground level, the guide will be waiting for you with a sign with Chi-Traveler.

End point

Outside of East Nanjing Road Station Exit No. 4 on the ground level, the guide will be waiting for you with a sign with Chi-Traveler.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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