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The Suzhou Creek is one of the main rivers in Shanghai. Recently redeveloped, the banks of this river have become one of the most pleasant places to walk in Shanghai! Follow our Tour Leader for a 2.5-hour walk and discover the stories on both sides of the river: the Sihang Warehouse (site of a Sino-Japanese battle), the former General Chamber of Commerce, the old bridges, the former General Post Office Building... It is the perfect walk to understand the last 100 years of Shanghai while enjoying amazing views of the city!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting at 9:30 am Address in English: Qufu Road Metro Station Exit 3, Jing'an District, Shanghai Address in Chinese: 上海，静安区，曲阜路地铁站3号口
End at 12:00 pm Address in English: Waibaidu Bridge, Huangpu District, Shanghai Address in Chinese: 上海，黄浦区，外白渡桥
Itinerary
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You will meet with our Tour Leader and other guests at the meeting point. After a little introduction, the walk will start!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your first stop will be one of the most impressive buildings in town: the Sihang Warehouse. It is a former warehouse built in 1935 with a wall full of bullet holes. Our Tour Leader will explain to you what happened here and tell you all the secrets behind this building.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will then go on the bridge near the warehouse to enjoy an overview on the building and listen to the story of the former British concession of Shanghai.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After walking along the river for a few meters, you will reach one of the iconic bridges on the Suzhou Creek: the Zhejiang Road Bridge. Here, our Tour Leader will tell you the history of this bridge and cool stories about road names and bridge names in Old Shanghai.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After crossing the bridge, you will arrive in a neighborhood of typical Shanghainese architecture houses, the “shikumen”. Our Tour Leader will explain to you what are the “shikumen” houses and their history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will then pass by the Former Chamber of Commerce. This outstanding building is a testimony of Shanghai’s past, and our Tour Leader will share with you many historical anecdotes there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next door, you will learn everything about the Former General Post Office Building, once known as the "First Hall of the Far East".
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It will be then time to have a view on the modern Shanghai! We will stop on Zhapu Road Bridge, the best spot to take a picture of the towers of Pudong.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will finish our walk by the most iconic bridge on the Suzhou Creek: Waibaidu Bridge. Our Tour Leader will share with you its incredible history, and some tips to take a unique picture!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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