6-Hour Walking Journey Through Shanghai’s Ming Dynasty Gardens to Modern Metropolis
Highlights
Shanghai
gastronomical, architectural, historical
Private Tour
6 Hours
Easy
English, French, Korean, Spanish
Languages
English, French, Korean, Spanish
Description
Explore Shanghai in a 6-hour guided journey visiting Yu Garden, City God Temple, The Bund, historic backstreets, and Nanjing Road. Discover Ming Dynasty elegance, local culture, colonial architecture, and vibrant shopping streets. Taste signature Shanghainese snacks, learn about the city’s rich history, and experience the unique blend of tradition and modernity in Shanghai.
Itinerary
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6-Hour Shanghai Cultural and Heritage Walk
- Begin the tour at Yu Garden, a 450-year-old classical Jiangnan garden. Admire its pavilions, bridges, and rockeries while learning about the refined lifestyle and design philosophy of Ming-era merchants. Experience the art of “changing scenery with every step.”
- Visit the City God Temple, once the spiritual and cultural center of old Shanghai. Explore the vibrant marketplace surrounding it, filled with street food stalls, local vendors, and folk traditions.
- Enjoy a culinary stop at the City God Temple area, tasting iconic Shanghainese snacks such as Nanxiang soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, and sesame pastries. Listen to the cultural stories behind each dish. Optional: Join a hands-on dumpling or wonton-making session for an immersive experience.
- Walk along the Bund, the world-famous waterfront known as a “museum of international architecture.” Learn how the foreign concessions shaped Shanghai’s financial rise and cosmopolitan identity.
- Explore the historic architecture walk behind the Bund, wandering through hidden lanes and backstreets. Discover colonial-era villas, heritage buildings, and the fascinating stories of their former residents.
- End the journey at Nanjing Road, the busiest shopping street in China. Experience its dynamic mix of century-old shops and modern flagship stores, then conclude with a sweet local Shanghai treat.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 2 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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