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Small-Group Shanghai's Former French Concession Walking Tour
Shanghai, Eastern China, China
$56
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Overview
The Former French Concession of Shanghai offers a unique glimpse into the city’s rich history, once governed by the French nearly a century ago. This 3-hour walking tour reveals captivating stories and architectural marvels as you stroll through tree-lined streets and vibrant local life.
- ☕ Meet your Tour Leader at our office in a traditional Shanghainese Lane, where you'll enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before starting your adventure.
- 🌳 Begin at Fuxing Park, a beautifully designed garden over 100 years old, bustling with locals exercising and socializing, while your guide shares intriguing stories about the park.
- 🏙️ Stroll along Nanchang Road, the quintessential street of the Former French Concession, showcasing a blend of Western and Chinese architecture alongside charming local shops.
- ⛪ Visit a Former Russian Orthodox Church on Gaolan Road, where your guide will explain the historical significance of the Russian community in Shanghai, once known as “Little Moscow.”
- 🏡 Cross through a traditional Shanghainese neighborhood, known as “lilong,” and discover a serene village atmosphere amidst the bustling city of 26 million inhabitants.
- 🛍️ Walk down Huaihai Road, Shanghai’s equivalent of the “Champs Elysees,” and admire stunning Art Deco architecture while learning about the iconic Cathay Theater.
- 🥐 Indulge in traditional Shanghainese snacks from a local bakery along Huaihai Road, experiencing the flavors of the region firsthand.
- 🏨 Conclude your tour at the Okura Garden Hotel, formerly the French Club, where you'll explore exquisite Art Deco designs and hear fascinating stories from its storied past.
- 💧 Enjoy included refreshments such as coffee, tea, snacks, and bottled water throughout the tour, along with a special gift bag to take home.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible and pram/stroller friendly, ensuring everyone can comfortably enjoy this historical journey.
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Former French Concession- Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Gift Bag
- Bottled water
- Other personal expenses
Meeting point
Meeting at 9:00 am
Address in English: House 1, Alley 18, Xiangshan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Return details
End at 12:00 pm
Address in English: Okura Garden Hotel, No.58 Maoming South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
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You will meet with our Tour Leader and other guests at our office in a traditional Shanghainese Lane. After a little introduction and a cup of tea or coffee, the walk will start!
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Fuxing ParkYour first stop will be one of the most beautiful Park in town: Fuxing Park. This garden was designed more than 100 years ago. In the morning, many local people come here to exercise, sing, or just social. You will enjoy the “happy retirement” vibes, and our Tour Leader will share with you many stories about this park and the Former French Concession.
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You will then exit the park to walk through our favorite street in the neighborhood: Nanchang Road. This road is the perfect example of a typical street of the Former French Concession. You will see there a mix of Western and Chinese architecture, small shops, and plane trees on both sides of the street. Our Tour Leader will share with you stories about typical Shanghainese architecture, and the population of this area 100 years ago.
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After discovering the traditional Shanghainese architecture on Nanchang Road, you will reach a quiet street called Gaolan Road, where you will visit a Former Russian Orthodox Church. Our Tour Leader will explain to you the history of Russian people and Shanghai, and why this area was once nicknamed “Little Moscow”.
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Ruijin Er Lu (Ruijin Second Road)You will then cross a traditional Shanghainese neighborhood called “lilong”. You will leave the hustle and bustle of the megalopolis to enter a village in the middle of Shanghai. There you won’t feel like in a city of 26 million inhabitants at all! Our Tour Leader will explain to you the history of these lanes and stories about urbanism in Shanghai.
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Huaihai Road Commercial StreetYou will then reach one of the Former French Concession’s main roads: Huaihai Road. This street was once nicknamed Shanghai’s “Champs Elysees”. You will see there outstanding Art Deco architecture and our Tour Leader will tell you the history of Art Deco style in Shanghai, and stories about the Cathay Theater, an iconic building on Huaihai Road. You will also try some traditional Shanghainese snacks in a local bakery.
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Maoming RoadOur last stop will for sure blow your mind! It is the Okura Graden Hotel, which used to be the French Club 100 years ago. You will enter the building, discover beautiful Art Deco designs, listen to the crazy stories that happened in this building and end with beautiful view on the entire area.
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Small-Group Shanghai's Former French Concession Walking Tour
Shanghai, Eastern China, China
$56
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they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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