Highlights

• Get an insider's view of all sides of Shanghai, from local bazaars to chic boutiques
• Learn the history of the city, including the effects of the Taiping Rebellion, the colonial concessions and more
• Enjoy lunch at a family-run noodle bar
• Hear about the Opium War and the motivations of the British East India Company
• Wander intricate alleys and gardens in Old Shikumen
• Stroll along the Bund to see examples of Shanghai's bright future, and the deco buildings of the decadent '20s

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Details

• Duration

  5 Hours

• Pick-up

  Pick-up from hotels in Shanghai

• Drop-off

  Shanghai city center

• Live Tour Guide

  English

• Other Info

  Booking is instantly confirmed

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What You Can Expect

• 1

  Yuyuan Garden

  Start in Yuyuan Garden, one of the finest imperial gardens in China, known for its classic landscape architecture. Browse through the various crafts at the bazaar of Old Shanghai. Hear how up to 20 million died during the Taiping Rebellion, and the cost to the Qing Dynasty, with French and British support in bringing the Heavenly Armies to heal. Learn about the inspiration Mao took from the uprising.

• 2

  French Concession

  Explore the French Concession, founded as a result of the Treaty of Nanking. Walk the pleasant mix of wide tree-lined streets and European style architecture. Dive into the narrow streets and courtyard residences of the Old Shikumen area.

• 3

  Xintiandi

  Then, explore Xintiandi, where the antique charm of Shikumen has been gentrified to international levels of chic, reminiscent of Shanghai’s decadent 1920s. To balance the bustle of the modern city, seek out some quiet in Chenghuangmiao, the central Daoist shrine of China.

• 4

  the Bund

  Finally, stroll the Bund for beautiful views of China's new prosperity, and end with an afternoon drink at one of the best vantage points in the city.

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Pricing

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