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Most Shanghai tours take you to the Bund or Yu Garden. This one takes you down a street where locals actually live. Discover a quieter, more personal side of Shanghai on a small-group walking tour through the historic Xinhua Road neighborhood.
This experience concludes at a local tea house, where you will be introduced to the history of Chinese tea and the six major tea families (green, white, yellow, oolong, red, and dark tea). Discover the tools used for brewing, learn how to prepare tea in a local way, and practice pouring and tasting tea with guidance from your host.
Combining urban history, architecture, community culture, and hands-on tea preparation, this experience offers a relaxed and engaging way to discover Shanghai beyond the usual tourist trail.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Jiao Tong University Station (Line 10/11, Exit 5)
What to expect
Discover a quieter, more personal side of Shanghai on a small-group walking tour through the historic Xinhua Road neighborhood.
Starting near Jiaotong University Metro Station, stroll along Fahuazhen Road and Panyu Road, passing local streets and the Shanghai Film Art Center. Continue into the charming lanes of Xinhua Road, where tree-lined streets, historic villas, and everyday neighborhood life reveal a different side of the city.
Explore the area's architectural character and local community spaces, and learn how Shanghai's historic residential neighborhoods continue to evolve today.
The experience then moves from the streets into a neighborhood tea studio where you will be introduced to the the history of Chinese tea and the six major tea families (green, white, yellow, oolong, red, and dark tea). Discover the tools used for brewing, learn how to prepare tea in a local way, and practice pouring and tasting tea with guidance from your host.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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