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Join our 3-hour guided walking tour through Shanghai's former French Concession, with a small group of under 10 guests for a more personal experience.
Stroll through tree-lined streets, from narrow alleys to elegant villas, exploring both famous landmarks like Tianzifang and hidden gems. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating history and local stories, giving you deeper insight into life in China, past and present. You'll also take a break in a cozy café and enjoy a complimentary drink.
Tour highlights:
1. Stroll tree-lined streets in the historic neighborhood
2. People-watch in a beautiful French-inspired park
3. Explore Tianzifang, an artsy district set in historic alleys
4. Visit a British-style estate hidden in the bustling city
5. Hear stories of the city's colonial past and modern China
6. Enjoy a complimentary coffee or beverage in a cafe
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
1/ Meet your guide at the oval-shaped garden near Fuxing Park's west gate. It’s just a 30-second walk from the gate. Your guide will wear a brown shirt with logo "Eastbound and Beyond"; 2/ Nearest subway: Exit 1 of Huaihai Middle Road Station 3/ Info to taxi driver: 复兴公园西门，皋兰路
The tour will end at Tianzifang
Itinerary
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1
Stroll through the sunken gardens and past the grand fountain, you might feel as if you've stepped into Paris rather than Shanghai! Despite a century of wars and social changes, much of the park has been wonderfully preserved. Here, you can witness lively scenes of locals playing the saxophone, practicing Tai Chi, and performing with Chinese yo-yos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sinan Mansions
Now an upscale neighborhood with ultra-expensive hotels and fancy restaurants. Charming western-style villas scattered in lush green gardens. In the past, it was a residential neighborhood for social elites like top diplomats, lawyers, and generals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Step into a quiet local alley. Locals still reside here-elderly women hang laundry in the passageways, while grandfathers ride their bikes through narrow lanes, picking up their grandchildren from school. It’s a beautiful glimpse of everyday life! You will learn about some fascinating stories of everyday life in China.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
This place was the former Morris Garden, named after a super-rich family back in the day. The entire block was their private estate, with most of the area covered in greenery. You will stroll through its beautiful grounds and hear how the family climbed up the social ladder.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A quaint narrow street with tunnel of trees. It is also Shanghai’s most "literary" street - it was home to more than half of the city’s publishing houses, as well as local opera houses and bookstores.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A local neighborhood converted into an art district and boutique shops in recent decades. Now TianZiFang is a perfect combination of local residential neighborhood, shops and art crafts studio.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public group for 2-10 guests
- If only one person registers, the tour will be canceled at least 24 hours before the start time, and a full refund will be issued.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public group for 2-10 guests
- If only one person registers, the tour will be canceled at least 24 hours before the start time, and a full refund will be issued.
- Private tour available upon request, with an additional charge. Please contact us for details
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
- Operates in all weather conditions (except for extreme ones)
- Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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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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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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