Highlights

• Get an insider's view of the changing face of Shanghai, from local bazaars to chic boutiques
• Go to one of the city's finest imperial gardens at Yuyuan
• Discover lively streets crammed with elderly residents playing cards on street corners
• Explore the trendy entertainment district of Xintiandi in the old Shikumen area

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Details

• Duration

  4 Hours

• Meeting Point

  Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel (159, South HeNan Road)

• Live Tour Guide

  English

• Other Info

  Booking is instantly confirmed

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What You Can Expect

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  Yuyuan Garden

  The tour begins with a visit to Yuyuan Garden, one of the finest imperial gardens in China, known for its classic landscape architecture. Stop at a market that sells birds and crickets, as well as an antique market, where you can rummage for bargain items. Wander down lively streets filled with local residents, sometimes still dressed in their pajamas. See tiny family-owned shops, and elderly folk playing cards on the streets.

• 2

  Xintiandi

  Once you reach Xintiandi, the scenery will change, and Old Shanghai gives way to its new cosmopolitan face. The stylish nightlife district is crammed with boutique stores, busy pubs and bars, and chic restaurants. Once known as the Old Shikumen area, the antique charm has been gentrified to international levels of sophistication.

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Pricing

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Customer Reviews

• Great idea, but tour was only 2 hours!

  Nicole

  Chicago, United States | Jan 31, 2025

  I love walking tours, so thought this would be a great way to spend my free afternoon. After an initial mix up regarding my booking (the local guide was never notified), a replacement guide was found. He was very nice and informative, but the tour only lasted 2 hours. I specifically picked this tour because of the duration (being on a business trip) and wanted to pack in as much as possible into one afternoon. Very disappointed that the walk was half as long as advertised!!