Old Shanghai City Walking Tour: Explore Ancient Districts and Modern Developments
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Huang Pu Qu
Discover the hidden gems of Old Shanghai on a 4-hour walking tour. Explore ancient districts, witness local traditions, and experience the modern developments of the past 30 years.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Bund (Wai Tan) - 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.
- Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - 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.
- Yuyuan Old Street - 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.
- Former French Concession - 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.
What's Included
- Complimentary drink
- English-speaking local guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Gain a unique viewpoint of Shanghai’s dynamic shifts during this 4-hour pedestrian exploration of the city’s older neighborhoods. Here, you can observe locals engaging in casual games of cards on the sidewalks and nonchalantly strolling the narrow lanes in their sleepwear! You’ll observe the impressive transformations and advancements that have taken place in Shanghai over the past three decades. The journey encompasses the Bund, the Yu Garden, a traditional Chinese tea house, a local insect market, and the fashionable French Concession.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Fairmont Peace Hotel
南京东路
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Tourist274786
Jul 29, 2023
Tom is a deeply knowledgeable guide! - Our English speaking group of five had a wonderful time with Tom. He is deeply knowledgeable and happily made small adjustments to the tour to make sure everyone in the group was happy!
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Emilienielsen2018
Mar 20, 2018
Very knowledgeable guide and interesting tour - We did a 4-hour walking tour with a group of 8 persons. Tom met us in our hotel lobby on time and made a very good impression straight away. He took us on a drive downtown from which point onwards the tour was done by foot. Tom took us to interesting areas of the city, which we would never have found on our own. He also introduced us to the many symbols and their meaning in the Chinese culture and helped us discover these around the Yu Garden. Half way through the tour we did a tea ceremony, which was very impressive and tasty. For anyone wishing to spend half a day exploring Shanghai by foot, I can highly recommend contacting Tom. You will have a great time.
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Lindsey
Jan 21, 2018
Great tour our guide Tom was... - <p>Great tour our guide Tom was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting facts and information. Would thoroughly recommend this tour and guide.</p>
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