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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
French Concession Free Walking Tour
I was born and lived all my life in Shanghai, and went through the bad times and good times of China's commercial hub, I am still finding new inspirations. Traveling to multiple countries and continents, I am always looking to meet new friends from all corners of the world. Wish to share my native city and help people discover the best-kept secrets that have made me love this city myself!
Tour description
What better way to explore this great city than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of this great city! am a local Shanghainese—born, and lived here all my life. I will meet you at Exit 4 South Shaanxi Road Station (Line1/10/12), As they say, “Paris ne s’est pas faith en un jour!” (“Paris was not made in a day!”) And by the same token, neither was the French Concession of Shanghai. In 2 hours, hear captivating stories about the French Concession and its colorful past as you walk across this quaint neighborhood. Learn about the celebrities and commoners alike who once strolled down these streets, and find yourself becoming a part of the legacy of this place.The tours ends at Tianzifang, where you could drink, eat, shop at your convenience.
Highlights of the Tour:
- Middle Huaihai Road
- The Former French Club
- Old Stone Gate building
- Shanghai Culture Square
- Zhou Enlai's Former Residence & Museum
- Sinan Mansions
- Former International Courthouse
- Tianzifang
- and more!
Having done these tours for the better part of a decade, I can usually field any history question you may have about the nation or the city, and can also offer suggestions of the best places in the city for shopping, tea, or the most memorable dining experiences with something unique to them.
I hope to see you soon,
Bill
I also do a SHANGHAI HIGHLIGHTS free walking tour:
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/47997-shanghai-highlights-free-walking-tour
Tours to Watertown(Zhujiajiao), Suzhou, Hangzhou are also available, please feel free to ask for details!
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Meeting point:China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 茂名...China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 茂名南路72号 邮政编码: 200041
I will meet you at Exit 4, South Shaanxi Road Subway Station, right by the UNIQLO store, Taxi instruction: 陕西南路地铁站4号口
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).