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    Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration

    5.0(54 reviews)
    By Arcade ExperiencesProduct code 279991P2
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    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    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!

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Gift Bag

    Food and drink

    Bottled water

    Food and drink

    Snacks

    Not included

    Other

    Other personal expenses

    Meeting and Pickup

    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

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 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.

    2

    Stop 2

    30 minutes

    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.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

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

    4

    Stop 4

    1 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.

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

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