Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration

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Discover a village in the middle of Shanghai! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Abandoned house — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Unfortunately, a big part of the Old City will disappear soon... Let's enjoy our last chances to discover its secrets before destruction, and see what is still there.

Follow our Tour Leader for a 3-hour walk in this big maze under destruction. We will first visit a part close to destruction and emptied of its inhabitants, and then a second part still inhabited and more lively. Discover old villas, traditional Shanghainese houses, hidden details showing us the history of Shanghai... Learn new secrets about this part of the city: architecture, history, beliefs, religion, urbanization... You will learn things even Shanghainese people don't know!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Arcade Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Gift Bag
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks

Not included

Not included: Other personal expenses

Itinerary

Old Town (Nanshi)

one hour

Disappearing Shanghai - Ghost City

We will first visit a part of the Old City close to destruction and emptied of its inhabitants. Our Tour Leader will introduce there the history of Shanghai and this part of the city and show you many interesting details.
Stop 2

30 min

We will then visit a lively neighborhood called Longmencun which featured typical Shanghainese architecture and local life. Our Tour Leader will introduce you to the "Shikumen" houses, Shanghai's typical housing, and tell you how architecture can tell us a lot about the history of the city.
Laoximen

30 min

We will enjoy an authentic Shanghainese snack in a typical restaurant. Please let us know if you have any special requirements regarding food.
Laoximen

one hour

We will end our exploration in the neighborhood around the Confucius Temple (actually closed and under renovations, no visit inside). Our Tour Leader will show you the most beautiful house in the neighborhood, and explain to you all the secrets hidden behind each detail. We will then walk to our ending point at Laoximen metro station.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Starting point: Xiaonanmen Metro Station Exit 2 (小南门地铁站2号口)

End point

Ending point: Laoximen Metro Station, Exit 6

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.