4-Hour Private Shanghai Walking Tour of Former French Concession

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About this activity

Savor the contrast between colonial grandeur, contemporary style, and everyday Chinese lifestyles that makes the Former French Concession so unique on a walking tour with a private guide, complete with pickup and drop-off from your hotel. Learn Shanghai’s colonial history as you stroll the charming streets and discover old-fashioned community spirit in a traditional “nongtang” neighborhood. Finally, sample the best noodles in Shanghai. Explore the Former French Concession on foot with a private guide Feast on traditional Shanghai noodles in a local eatery Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule Relax with hotel pickup and drop-off by subway or taxi

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sunflower Tours China

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Taxi fare within Outer Ring Road
Included: Private Tour
Included: Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (Recommended)
Not included: Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of Middle Ring Road)
Not included: Any other expenses that not listed as included

Itinerary

Former French Concession

one hour

Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to Former French Concession. Stroll along the Yueyang Road, Dongping Road, Hengshan Road & Taojiang Road, learn the colonial era history of Shanghai. Enjoy the very charming streets surrounded by sycamore tree. Stroll through the Consulate of the United States and Sinan Mansion.
Wukang Road

20 min

Stroll along Wukang Road. One of the most pouplar road in French architecture, which is remnants from the French concesson period. A good place to hang out with firends with loads of cafes especially for young adults and hispters. Please feel free to make a coffee stop along the way. ( at your own expenses)
Wukang Mansion

Passing by

Wukang Mansion was designed by Mr Laszlo Hudec. It has about 100 years old history, It was used as an apartment in the past. The shape looks like the Cast IRON HOUSE in New York. it is well known as the giant sail ship.
Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence

Passing by

Madam Song was considered as the First Lady of China. Get to know her other two sisters and family stories.
Sinan Mansions

Passing by

Pass by Sinan Mansion. Stroll through the traditional Shanghai neighborhood. It is called Nongtang that locals lives. Admire the countless laundries. It is typical lifestyle of Shanghainess.
Fuxing Park

Passing by

Fuxing Park is one of the most famous landmarks in Former French Concession of Shanghai. It was once the largest park in Shanghai. It is designed in French Style with a beautiful lake , fountains, covered with pavilions, flowerbeds. Early Morning, the park fills with ball room dancers, card players, mahjong fans, badminton lovers and Tai chi people. If you would like Taichi watching, Please booking morning tour.
Tianzifang

30 min

Continue your tour to Tianzifang, it is an artsy area of Shanghai, known as the SOHO in China. It was built in 1930s as a Shikumen residential area. Today with numbers of Galleries, interesting boutique stores, Bars, Cafes, artsy cotton candy and food stall. Savor the best scallion oil noodles in Shanghai or local stir fry. at the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.