Shanghai City Free Walking Tour
Description
Explore the cultural contrasts of Shanghai's urban center with us on this essential free tour covering the city's iconic highlights!
Tour Highlights
We'll meet up at the scheduled time at People's Square subway station exit 3 to embark on our free tour of the centre of Shanghai. Ready to uncover the city's allure? Let's begin!
We'll head from People's Square, where we'll see the great City Hall of Shanghai, to People's Park, where among other sites, we'll spot the unique Marriage Market (open at the weekend and on public holidays). We'll witness this spontaneous gathering where parents showcase their children's virtues through notes displayed in open umbrellas, aiming to find ideal matches for their unmarried offspring.
Next, we'll delve into Shanghai's historic Red Light District, famed across Asia for decades, and pause at East Nanjing Road, the bustling central shopping street. Ever wondered how many stores line this vibrant thoroughfare? Here, we'll take a break to savor some of the most famous local snacks and drinks if you wish.
Continuing on, we'll head to the Shanghai Bund, a picturesque riverside promenade along the Huangpu River, offering views of the avant-garde Shanghai skyline on the opposite bank. If you take the free tour in the afternoon, we'll end the tour at this point after 3.5 hours.
If you book the morning tour, we'll continue the free tour admiring the first cathedral that was built in the French Concession, and traverse the Yuyan Garden, famous for its tea stalls and traditional shops. In this park, we'll conclude the free tour after a total of 4 hours.
How It Works?
You will join our free tour of Shanghai’s central highlights, beginning at People's Square subway station exit 3. The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours in the afternoon or 4 hours in the morning.
Details
The tour includes a visit to notable landmarks such as the City Hall, People's Park, the Red Light District, East Nanjing Road, and the Bund. Morning tours will also cover the French Concession and Yuyan Garden.
Included
- Guided tour of Shanghai's iconic locations
- Opportunity to sample local snacks and drinks
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
Meet at People's Square subway station exit 3 at the designated start time.
Groups
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you'd like to book for a larger group, consider arranging a Private Historic Shanghai Guided Tour.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
What's not included
- Tips
- Tasting of local food and drinks: 5CNY and 20CNY per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll meet up at the designated time at exit 3 of People's Square subway station in front of the Shanghai Urbanism Exhibition Hall, at the corner of Renmin Ave. and Mid Xizhang Rd.
At the following link, you'll find a map with the exact meeting point: https://cdn2.civitatis.com/china/shanghai/galeria/MAPA FT SHANGHAI.pdf
Your guide will be carrying a yellow umbrella. Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance.
We recommend bringing some money in cash for tips.
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