3-Hour Shanghai Ghost Walk with Taoist Talisman Workshop

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Shanghai's haunted sites and mysterious urban legends
• 02 Discover chilling stories of historical murder cases
• 03 Experience a Taoist talisman workshop with hands-on practice
• 04 Learn about Taoist deities and traditional spiritual beliefs

Experience a thrilling 3-hour ghost walk in Shanghai and uncover eerie urban legends, haunted sites, and infamous murder cases as you explore the city by night. Visit locations linked to mysterious stories before joining a Taoist talisman workshop, where you will learn about Taoist deities and practise drawing traditional talismans using cinnabar and yellow paper. Led by an English-speaking guide, this immersive night tour blends culture, folklore, and hands-on learning for an unforgettable Shanghai experience.

Walk past the Former Pacific Department Store, Grand Gateway 66, and Jiangyuan Nong while learning about chilling urban legends and infamous murder cases.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Shanghai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Shanghai Ghost Walk and Taoist Talisman Workshop

• Begin your evening with a guided stroll exploring the mysterious side of Shanghai, including the Ancient Well of Jing'an Temple and the nine dragon pillars under the overpass.
• Walk past the Former Pacific Department Store, Grand Gateway 66, and Jiangyuan Nong while learning about chilling urban legends and infamous murder cases.
• Continue the tour with captivating stories about the Underground Dragon, haunted locations, and local folklore.
• Join a Taoist talisman workshop where you will use talisman paper and a cinnabar brush to draw traditional talismans.
• Learn about the Taoist pantheon, the role of talismans, and their use in suppressing evil spirits and demons.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English tour guide
• Earphones (to be returned after the tour)
• Yellow paper and cinnabar pen

What's Not Included

• Personal fees
• Transportation expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Yan'an Viad, People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003

Tour start

Yan'an Viad, People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.