Art, History, Food Mini-Group Walk in Old & New French Concession

4.7 (13 reviews) Shanghai, China
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

This walk through French Concession is designed for those who want to make the most of a half-day discovering the city’s culture, history, art & food. Each stop has been carefully chosen to tell layered stories that reveal how Shanghai has evolved over 900 yrs!

Your guide, a native Shanghainese, brings 30+yrs of personal witness to the city’s shaping & 15+yrs of cross-cultural exp, serving as your living link between the past & present.

Our Core Uniqueness:
1. Systematic, Tangible History: Chronologically explore Shanghai’s eras, with the rare chance to feel ancient artifacts in a local Antique Market. You touch the history.

2. Gourmet Storytelling: This is not a generic food crawl. Each curated tasting at a local eatery represents a different Shanghai’s era or influence, creating a delicious timeline of city evolution.

3. The "Living Museum" Route: We bypass crowded tourist streets to explore the authentic neighborhood. Discover hidden gems like old villas, alleyways, and markets.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Authentic Shanghainese Food, Drink & Dessert
  • Professional & Local English Tour Guide

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Your Guide will do self-introduction and background information intro for Former French Concession.
  2. Shanghai antique city Market
    25m
    Step into a time capsule at this non-touristy antique market. Touch genuine Ming/Qing porcelain and coins—history feels real when you can hold it.
  3. 10m
    Shanghai District Court —— See the 200-year-old layout of the foreign concessions. This spot reveals how colonial power shaped old Shanghai’s streets.
  4. 15m
    Local Food Stop 1—— Watch a Shanghai master craft scallion pancakes. The sizzle and smell? Pure, living local tradition.
  5. 15m
    Historical Secret Garden Villa —— Wander a 100-year-old villa’s hidden garden. Discuss how tycoons and bankers built Shanghai’s economic empire here.
  6. 20m
    Local Food Stop 2 —— Taste Shanghai-style noodles and shengjian(pan-fried buns). See how food evolved with the city’s boom.
  7. Former French Concession
    15m
    Local Alley Compound & Community Center—— Step into a 80-year-old alley compound. Learn how ordinary Shanghainese lived—and still live—in tight-knit neighborhoods.
  8. 10m
    Local Expat Community —— Visit a hub for Shanghai’s modern expats. See how global cultures mix with local life today.
  9. Yongjia flower Market
    15m
    Local Wet/Supermarket—— Explore a bustling wet market. Discover how Shanghainese shop, cook, and eat in everyday life now.
  10. 10m
    Secret Roof Top Viewpoint—— Climb to a hidden rooftop. Get a bird’s-eye view of the French Concession’s tree-lined charm.
  11. Huaihai Road Commercial Street
    20m
    Local Food Stop 3 —— End with sweet treats. Taste Shanghai’s diverse culinary DNA.
  12. 15m
    Stroll Xiangyang Park and its trendy streets. See how old Shanghai meets new—parks, cafes, and malls collide.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at: McDonald’s entrance, 玖时活力中心 (Ground floor, No. 18 Damuqiao Rd).
Metro: Line 9/12 to Jiashan Station, Exit 4 (turn left).
Taxi: Show this: "请到徐汇区大木桥路18号麦当劳" ( No. 18 Damuqiao Rd).

End point

Meet at: McDonald’s entrance, 玖时活力中心 (Ground floor, No. 18 Damuqiao Rd).
Metro: Line 9/12 to Jiashan Station, Exit 4 (turn left).
Taxi: Show this: "请到徐汇区大木桥路18号麦当劳" ( No. 18 Damuqiao Rd).

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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