2-Hour Yu Garden in Oldcity and Cricket Boxing Culture Experience

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This family friendly private Shanghai Old Town tour takes you to see a kaleidoscopic sequence: luxuriant old mansions, markets, old city wall, old streets, hidden alleyways, street food as well as to learn about interesting cricket fighting culture. Cricket fighting was nurtured by Tang Dynasty emperors more than 1,000 years ago, and later popularized by commoners. It is now a passed pastime enjoyed by only aging Shanghai and Beijing dudes.

What's Included

Cricket fight experience
Professional guide
Entrance fee
Snacks (street food)
Public transportation (from hotel to the beginning spot of the tour)
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel is two minutes away on foot to "Exit 1 of Yuyuan Garden Station on Line 10 or Line 14"

End point

Tour ends anywhere as you like in downtown (5 km from People's Square)

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

    The largest ancient private mansion representing harmony between men and heaven in old China is now the oasis of tranquility in the middle of ultra-bustling city. Enjoy its ingenuity with your guide.

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit one of the few lively markets for earthy folks going about alleyway pastimes. In summer, the market turns to be the coliseum of cricket warriors ...

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Supplied by Shanghai Tour Facilitator - Harris Side Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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