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Full-Day Old Shanghai & Former French Concession Walking Tour

6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Full-Day Old Shanghai & Former French Concession Walking Tour

About this activity

The Former French Concession Shanghai, totally different from what you have imagined about the modern and busy Shanghai, is quiet and filled with lots of European style villas and buildings from the early 20th century. It is a great place to escape from the bustling city and discover the unique charm and beauty of the city.

This full-day trip will take you to walk into the heart of old Shanghai – Xujiahui. Let’s visit a respectable lady’s former residence, take a stroll along a famous historical road, explore a “Little White House” in Shanghai and experience the inner design of a beautiful and historical Catholic Church.

1. Visit The Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence

2. Take a stroll along Wukang Road and enjoy the European-style buildings

3. Explore Shanghai’s “Little White House” - Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts

4. Experience the inner and exterior of the famous cathedral

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At a glance

Duration
6–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
MoreFunAsia Shanghai Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Public Transportation
  • Included: Admission to the indicated attractions
  • Included: Professional tour leader

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Wukang Road

    30 min

    Your tour guide will be welcoming you at exit 7 of Jiaotong University Station at 09:00 a.m. Then, we will walk to Wukang Road and start the one-day indepth walking tour.

    Wukang Road is a famous historical and cultural road. On both sides of the road are plane trees and many European-style buildings built in the early 20th century, once inhabited by many celebrities. The Wukang Building, formerly known as the Normandie Apartments, is the landmark of Wukang Road. It boasts the first veranda style architecture in Shanghai.

  2. Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence

    one hour Admission included

    After taking a stroll along Wukang Road, we will walk to Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence.

    The Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence is where Soong Ching-ling, wife of Dr Sun Yatsen, lived for a long time, from 1948 to 1963. Its main building was built in 1920 and owned by a Greek shipping magnate who built the dwelling in the shape of a ship.

  3. Former French Concession

    30 min

    After visiting the residence, we will walk along South Wulumiqi Road and enjoy the exterior of Consulate General of the United States in Shanghai & Former Site of Consulate of France.

  4. Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts

    one hour Admission included

    After lunch, we will head over to Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts.

    This Museum is in a building built in 1905 originally as a home, and houses cultural relics. It has modern and contemporary pieces of art that exhibit the culture of Shanghai. The building itself is historic and inside is a small collection of pretty amazing ivory sculptures, as well as other local crafts. Visitors can experience the beauty of Chinese arts and crafts in the form of Jade, Ivory, Wooden, Textiles, Glass, Paper and even colorful Dough Modelling.

  5. Stop 5

    1 h 30 min

    This will be your last stop.

    As the major landmark of Xujiahui, the St. Ignatius Cathedral, locally known as Xujiahui Catholic Church is a beautiful and historical Catholic Church with a capacity of over 3000 people. Its nave is a long span of Gothic arches, while the exterior is ornamented with rows of menacing gargoyles. You will marvel at the beautiful architecture inside the cathedral.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your MoreFunAsia tour leader will meet you at Exit 7, Jiaotong University Station in Shanghai

End point

  • Your MoreFunAsia tour leader will meet you at Exit 7, Jiaotong University Station in Shanghai

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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