What better way to explore this great city than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of this great city! am a local Shanghainese—born, and lived here all my life. I will meet you at Exit 1 East Nanjing Road Station(Line2/10),then head to the famous bund promenade,you will not only hear about the history of "Wall Street of Asia in 1930's",but also some Little insightful or interesting anecdotes. After the bund, we will visit the old town, a busting local area by an ancient Chinese garden(Yuyuan) with the history of 400years. You will see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architectures. Then we will pass a popular local food street,you may even grab some most yummy "Shanghai Fried Dumpling"!The tour will end at People’s Park(Peoples' Square metro station), near Former French concession.
In this tour we will visit:
- Peoples' Square
- City Hall
- Peoples' Park(marriage market on weekends)
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
- Shanghai Lane House
- Peace Hotel
- Customs House(Big Ben)
- The Bund(waterfront) Promenade
- The Former HSBC Buidling
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Traditional food street
- Yuyuan Bazaar
- Tasting the best fried- dumplings in town
Last minute booking possible, bookings open until the start of tour!Luggage storage available right by meeting point.
Having done these tours for the better part of a decade, I can usually field any history question you may have about the nation or the city, and can also offer suggestions of the best places in the city for shopping ,tea or the most memorable dining experiences with something unique to them.
Free tours do not have a set price,instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate, the recommended tips:150-300yuan(20-40usd/Euro) per person,depending on satisfaction with the tour.
I hope to see you soon,
I also do a free walking tour in FRENCH CONCESSION:
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/48429-french-concession-free-walking-tour
Customized private tours available per your request,Tours to Watertown(Zhujiajiao), Suzhou, Hangzhou are also available, please feel free to ask for details!
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