City walk of former walled old Shanghai
Do you want to learn about the 5 kilo miles city wall and ten city gates of the old Shanghai town? Do you want to peek into the religious beliefs of local Shanghai residents? Do you want to stroll through picturesque traditional Chinese gardens? Do you want to wander through the old Shanghai alleys where Einstein once walked? Do you want to take a look at the tallest building in the old Shanghai town a hundred years ago? Do you want to savor authentic Shanghai cuisine and unique Jiangnan yellow rice wine? This 4 - to - 5 - hour citywalk will fulfill all your demand.
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City walk of former walled old Shanghai
What's included in City walk of former walled old Shanghai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old City Wall at Dajing Road (Dajing Ge)
Our appealing city walk will commence at Dajing Pavilion, where you can experience the remnants of the 500 - year - old city wall. We will share some pictures and historical facts to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the disappeared Shanghai city wall, from its construction by local people in 1553 to its demolition in 1912. We plan to spend about 30 minutes at Dajing Pavilion, uncovering the secrets of the Shanghai city wall. Then, we will customize the detailed itinerary of this 4 - to - 5 - hour city walk according to your preferences.
Shanghai Baiyun Taoist Temple
Next to Dajing Pavilion, we'll visit Baiyun Taoist Temple, one of the most famous Taoist temples in Shanghai. Originally built in 1863. The temple complex consists of the Lingxiao Hall, Leizu Hall, Patriarch Hall, Goddess Hall, Medicine King Hall, Bell and Drum Towers, etc. The statues inside the halls are solemn, compassionate and lifelike. The overall architecture combines grandeur with delicacy, reflecting a blend of classical elegance and intricate craftsmanship, and showcasing the unique charm of traditional Chinese Taoist architecture.
Shanghai Confucian TemplePass-by Only
Pass by the Shanghai Confucius Temple under construction. Here, we'll share some old photos of the Shanghai Confucius Temple and recount its history. At the same time, we'll explore the thousand - year - old Chinese imperial examination system and its influence on China's modern education system. Finally, we'll talk about the personal charm of Confucius, the sage of culture through the ages, and the status of Confucianism. As an option, if you're passionate about wine - tasting and eager to get to know the local special yellow rice wine, you can select an extra option. Hunt for a traditional old - style restaurant. Just like the scholars in ancient times, as you're enjoying the Learning Palace of the Confucian Temple, leisurely savor the local yellow rice wine and the delicate Jiangnan cuisine.
Inclusions
- Ticket fee of Baiyun Guan Taoism Temple
- Tea ceremony cost
- Snacks
- Bottle water cost
- Ticket fee of Chenxiang Buddhism Temple
- Gratitude for guide
- cost of traditional wine restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The address is No 259 Dajing Road, you just show the Chinese address 黄浦区 大境路大境阁，your taxi driver will take you to the meeting point
