4-Hour Shanghai Cultural Tour with Calligraphy and Local Encounters

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit an old Shanghai community built in 1980
• 02 Meet a retired man's family in their small courtyard and workshop
• 03 Write your first Chinese character during a calligraphy lesson
• 04 Explore a university campus and meet English-speaking students
• 05 Hear personal perspectives from people who lived in Mao's era and Xi's era

Explore Shanghai's traditional and modern sides while learning about its history on this 4-hour tour. Visit an old community built in 1980, meet a retired man's family in their small courtyard and workshop, and take your very first Chinese calligraphy lesson with a brush pen. You will also explore a university campus, meet students who speak English, and have conversations with people who have lived through both Mao's era and Xi's era.

Explore Shanghai's traditional and modern sides while learning about its history on this 4-hour tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Shanghai

Languages English, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shanghai Community, Calligraphy and Campus Experience

• Start at 9:00 in the morning from the lobby of your hotel.
• Visit an old community that was built in 1980.
• Meet a retired man's family, including their small courtyard and workshop.
• Take a calligraphy lesson.
• Explore the university campus and meet the students personally.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Mode of transportation: a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

• Tour guide: an experienced English-speaking local guide (gratuities are recommended).

• Meal and admission tickets: a cup of homemade coffee and a bottle of water are included.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off for places inside the middle ring in Shanghai.

What's Not Included

• Tips & Gratuities

Know before you go

• Customers do not receive confirmation until the guide accepts their bookings.
• The local restaurant is recommended by the guide upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shanghai, China

Tour start

Shanghai, China

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.