Explore Shanghai during this 8-hour private guided tour of the city's history and innovations of its future. Stroll around Former French Concession area and appreciate the Sikumen style old houses at Xintiandi; visit the most famous temples in Shanghai - Jing'an Temple; visit China Art Museum and the Shanghai Expo Axis; walk along Duolun Road to visit bronze statues of the eminent writers and Luxun Park. Plus, we will enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower. According to your preference, your guide will recommend some delicious local foods to eat.
Pickup included
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Former French Concession and admire the Sikumen style old houses at Xintiandi. Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafes, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere. Then, we will visit Shikumen Museum and learn about the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.
It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people's room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.
We will walk around Former French Concession area, such as: Jinjiang Hotel, Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, Moller Residence, Cathay Cinema and so on. Known for its tree-lined boulevards, the former French Concession is a stylish neighborhood boasting a charming mix of Chinese and European architecture. Walk along quiet alleyways, absorb the botanical beauty of a French-style park and admire the intricate facades of villas and apartments built in the early 20th century and discover the famous figures that have resided within. Then, we will visit the most famous temples in Shanghai - Jing’an Temple.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.