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!
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 2 Huangpi Road Subway Station(Line1/14), The French Concession is the area of Shanghai that the French government administered from 1849 until 1946. The tree-lined avenues and the many fine old houses in the area still retain an air of the "Paris of the East". In particular, the many wrought iron fences and stair railings will look familiar to anyone who knows Paris or Montreal.
This has been a fashionable area for well over a century and is now very developed as well. There are plenty of large buildings, mainly upmarket residential and office towers, quite a few hotels and a number of enormous shopping malls. At the same time, many of the picturesque older buildings — even whole neighbourhoods — have been renovated. There are a huge number of boutiques, galleries, bars and cafes.
Highlights of the Tour:
The tour will end at Okura Garden Hotel, Last minute booking possible, bookings open until the start of tour!
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.
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 (to make the tours sustainable,the recommended tips usually range from 150yuan per person to 300yuan per person,depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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
Customized private tours available per your request,Tours to Watertown(Zhujiajiao), Suzhou, Hangzhou are also available, please feel free to ask for details!
I will meet you at Exit 2 South Huangpi Road Subway Station(Line 1/14), Taxi instruction: 黄陂南路地铁站2号口
Site of former French club
The site of the 1st Communist Party Congress
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).
