4-Hour Shanghai Cultural Tour with Calligraphy and Local Encounters

4 Hours Round trip from Shanghai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit an old community built in 1980
02 Meet a retired man's family in their small courtyard and workshop
03 Take a calligraphy lesson and write your first Chinese character
04 Explore a university campus and meet English-speaking students

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 a calligraphy lesson to write your very first Chinese character with a brush pen. You will also explore a university campus, meet students who speak English, and have conversations with people who have lived in both Mao's era and Xi's era.

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

Day 01

Shanghai Community, Calligraphy, and Campus Tour

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 a visit to their small courtyard and workshop.
Take a calligraphy lesson.
Explore the university campus and meet the students personally.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Shanghai 1 city · 4 Hours

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.