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Art, History, Food Mini-Group Walk in Old & New French Concession

Location Shanghai, Eastern China, China
$124
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Overview

The multi-sensory journey through Shanghai reveals the city's three defining eras—Ancient, Modern Treaty Port, and Contemporary—by blending rich history with vibrant food culture. Led by a native Shanghainese guide with over 30 years of experience, this tour connects the past to the present in an engaging way.

  • 🗝️ Systematic, Tangible History: Chronologically explore Shanghai’s eras and touch genuine ancient artifacts at a local Antique Market, making history come alive.
  • 🍜 Gourmet Storytelling: Each curated tasting at local eateries represents a different era or influence in Shanghai, creating a delicious timeline of the city's evolution.
  • 🏙️ The "Living Museum" Route: Bypass crowded tourist streets to discover authentic neighborhoods filled with hidden gems like old villas, alleyways, and markets.
  • 📍 Shanghai Antique City Market: Step into a time capsule and handle genuine Ming/Qing porcelain and coins for a tangible history experience.
  • 🏛️ Shanghai District Court: See the 200-year-old layout of the foreign concessions, revealing how colonial power shaped Shanghai’s streets.
  • 🥞 Local Food Stop 1: Watch a master craft scallion pancakes, experiencing the sizzle and aroma of living local tradition.
  • 🌳 Historical Secret Garden Villa: Wander through a 100-year-old villa’s hidden garden while discussing the tycoons who built Shanghai’s economic empire.
  • 🍜 Local Food Stop 2: Taste Shanghai-style noodles and shengjian (pan-fried buns) and learn how food evolved with the city’s growth.
  • 🏠 Local Alley Compound & Community Center: Explore an 80-year-old alley compound and discover how ordinary Shanghainese live in tight-knit neighborhoods.
  • 🌸 Yongjia Flower Market: Visit a bustling wet market to see how Shanghainese shop, cook, and eat in their everyday lives.
  • 🏞️ Secret Rooftop Viewpoint: Climb to a hidden rooftop for a bird’s-eye view of the charming tree-lined streets of the French Concession.
  • 🍰 Local Food Stop 3: End your journey with sweet treats that showcase Shanghai’s diverse culinary DNA.
  • 🌳 Stroll through Xiangyang Park to see the blend of old and new Shanghai with parks, cafes, and malls.

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Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Professional & Local English Tour Guide
  • Authentic Shanghainese Food, Drink & Dessert
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
Meet at: McDonald’s entrance, 玖时活力中心 (Ground floor, No. 18 Damuqiao Rd). Metro: Line 9/12 to Jiashan Station, Exit 4 (turn left). Taxi: Show this: "请到徐汇区大木桥路18号麦当劳" ( No. 18 Damuqiao Rd).

  • Your Guide will do self-introduction and background information intro for Former French Concession.
  • Shanghai antique city Market
    Step into a time capsule at this non-touristy antique market. Touch genuine Ming/Qing porcelain and coins—history feels real when you can hold it.
  • Shanghai District Court —— See the 200-year-old layout of the foreign concessions. This spot reveals how colonial power shaped old Shanghai’s streets.
  • Local Food Stop 1—— Watch a Shanghai master craft scallion pancakes. The sizzle and smell? Pure, living local tradition.
  • Historical Secret Garden Villa —— Wander a 100-year-old villa’s hidden garden. Discuss how tycoons and bankers built Shanghai’s economic empire here.
  • Local Food Stop 2 —— Taste Shanghai-style noodles and shengjian(pan-fried buns). See how food evolved with the city’s boom.
  • Former French Concession
    Local Alley Compound & Community Center—— Step into a 80-year-old alley compound. Learn how ordinary Shanghainese lived—and still live—in tight-knit neighborhoods.
  • Local Expat Community —— Visit a hub for Shanghai’s modern expats. See how global cultures mix with local life today.
  • Yongjia flower Market
    Local Wet/Supermarket—— Explore a bustling wet market. Discover how Shanghainese shop, cook, and eat in everyday life now.
  • Secret Roof Top Viewpoint—— Climb to a hidden rooftop. Get a bird’s-eye view of the French Concession’s tree-lined charm.
  • Huaihai Road Commercial Street
    Local Food Stop 3 —— End with sweet treats. Taste Shanghai’s diverse culinary DNA.
  • Stroll Xiangyang Park and its trendy streets. See how old Shanghai meets new—parks, cafes, and malls collide.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Art, History, Food Mini-Group Walk in Old & New French Concession

    Location Shanghai, Eastern China, China
    $124
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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