Explore the architectural treasures and rich culture of Shanghai's popular Former French Concession on this private walking tour. Your expert guide will take you on a tour of a living 20th-century history museum, where you'll admire iconic Art Deco landmarks, explore restored Shikumen laneways, and step inside elegant colonial-era buildings. Highlights include the famous Wukang Building, Xuhui Old House Art Center, Wu Kaiting, Romeo Balcony, Columbia Circle, etc.
Tour Highlights
- Walk through gorgeous tree-lined avenues to visit the highlights of the French Concession.
- Led by a local English-speaking guide, who has rich knowledge of Shanghai.
- Optional morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule.
Detailed Itinerary
You'll receive a welcome call from your guide via hotel at the night before your tour day, he/she will double confirm the meeting time for the next day's tour with you.
- Note: You can choose to depart in the morning or afternoon. Please specify your preferred departure time when booking, or tell the guide when he/she contact you one day before the tour day.
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Your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby on the tour day and start our tour. Please leave your hotel information when booking.
Walking along the Wukang Road which stretches 1.17 kilometers long. Originally built in 1907, the road is the representative of the typical garden style residential complex in the French Concession. On both sides of the road are plane trees and many European-style buildings built in the early 20th century, once inhabited by many celebrities.
The first stop is at Wukang Mansion. It was formerly known as the Normandie Apartments, is the landmark of Wukang Road. It boasts the first veranda style architecture in Shanghai. Built in 1927, it is shaped like a giant ship.
Wukang Mansion
Next, we will go to the Old House Art Center to learn the meaning and history of those old houses. Deepen your understanding of the area's architectural heritage through detailed models and exhibitions.
Old house on the road
Old house model
Old house model
Walk along the Ferguson Lane, where is a hidden brick-and-stone courtyard complex and now houses chic boutiques and galleries. Then we will reach the Romeo's Balcony. Admire the charming and romantic Spanish-style balcony on a quiet lane, a favorite photo spot for its storybook appeal.
Then we'll explore this revitalized colonial-era compound, featuring the stunning Howard B. Swan Memorial Pool—a masterpiece of 1920s resort architecture.
Finally, walk by experiencing the creative pulse of the Tianzifang area, a labyrinth of traditional Shikumen houses transformed into a vibrant arts and crafts enclave.
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Price Include:
- A cup of coffee.
- Passionate English-speaking local guide.
Price Exclude:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services.
- Personal expenses.
FAQs About This Tour
- If we are not able to implement the contract due to war, flood, typhoon, fire, strikes, storm, earthquake, or any other condition we are not able to foresee and avoid, we will inform customers at the first possible opportunity and offer the best possible solutions, and the final bill shall be settled based on the service we actually provide.
- Up to 7 days before departure: 100% refund of all money paid, excluding penalties charged by hotels, railways, airlines, and PayPal, if applicable. All penalties will be itemized.
- From 3 to 7 days before departure: 90% refund, excluding penalties charged by hotels, railways, airlines, and PayPal, if applicable. All penalties will be itemized.
- Within 3 days before departure: no refund.
- After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for cancelled services due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
- For groups of more than 10 people: The terms for cancellation may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for your group.
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