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This is a multi-sensory journey that explores Shanghai's 3 defining eras—Ancient, Modern Treaty Port, and Contemporary— via seamless blend of rich history and vibrant food culture.
Your guide, a native Shanghainese, brings 30+ years of personal witness to the city’s transformation and 15 years of cross-cultural experience, serving as your living link between the past and present.
Our Core Uniqueness:
1. Systematic, Tangible History: Chronologically explore Shanghai’s eras, with the rare chance to touch and feel genuine ancient artifacts in a local Antique Market. You don't just see history—you touch it.
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
Meeting and pickup
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).
Itinerary
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1
Your Guide will do self-introduction and background information intro for Former French Concession.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Shanghai District Court —— See the 200-year-old layout of the foreign concessions. This spot reveals how colonial power shaped old Shanghai’s streets.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Local Food Stop 1—— Watch a Shanghai master craft scallion pancakes. The sizzle and smell? Pure, living local tradition.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Historical Secret Garden Villa —— Wander a 100-year-old villa’s hidden garden. Discuss how tycoons and bankers built Shanghai’s economic empire here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Local Food Stop 2 —— Taste Shanghai-style noodles and shengjian(pan-fried buns). See how food evolved with the city’s boom.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Former French Concession
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Local Expat Community —— Visit a hub for Shanghai’s modern expats. See how global cultures mix with local life today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Local Wet/Supermarket—— Explore a bustling wet market. Discover how Shanghainese shop, cook, and eat in everyday life now.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Secret Roof Top Viewpoint—— Climb to a hidden rooftop. Get a bird’s-eye view of the French Concession’s tree-lined charm.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Huaihai Road Commercial Street
Local Food Stop 3 —— End with sweet treats. Taste Shanghai’s diverse culinary DNA.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Xiangyang Park （South Gate）
Stroll Xiangyang Park and its trendy streets. See how old Shanghai meets new—parks, cafes, and malls collide.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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