• Zhongshan Park - Let’s meet and greet - Hello! Hola! Bonjour! 你好 :)

Our friendly guide will greet you in English and share a bit of local dialect too (the tone is so much livelier than mandarin!).

Once ready, we’ll give you -
● Background introduction of Yuyuan Road Old Town Area as a former French Concession.
● Some interesting things to watch out during the city walk onwards (like a virtual treasure hunt!). And please expect some SH dialect fun!
● It’s a mix of culture and chill, a walking-friendly neighborhood, and not overly commercialized.

Feel free to ask whatever questions you have - this is a private tour for you, and we’re here to help!

• Yuyuan Old Street - Ready to embark on the cultural deepdive with our most unique DISCOVERY CHALLENGE?

A postcard-sized directional card will be given to you with the map of the area and quiz questions for you to complete by the end of the tour, all related to the fun fact here in the old town! Don’t worry you got this - answers are well hidden in the guided route!

Along the road, we’ll guide you to -

● Admire unique ShiKuMen architectural features and significant landmarks.

● Point out the former residences of celebrities such as Eileen Chang and others (over dozens).

● Stop at local street food vendors along Yuyuan Road.
● Sample Shanghai specialties such as Sheng Jian Bao (pan-fried pork buns), xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and scallion pancakes.

● Discuss the significance of these foods in Shanghai’s culinary culture

● Immersive city life experience for this culturally rich and modern area, very popular among Shanghai locals.

[BONUS POINTS] Shanghai Dialect 101 Speed Learn

• Jing’an Temple - ● Conclude the tour with a visit to Jing’an Temple where you might have heard of its iconic golden Buddha statue.

● Explore the Temple area as well as its once the hippest club in town Balemen (literally as “the gate to hundreds of fun”). This is where ancient tranquility meets modern fascination.

● Discover why this revitalized sanctuary has become a must-visit for Shanghai’s young crowd, amidst a growing trend of Chinese youth embracing Buddhist practices.

● Ready to finish the discovery challenge and claim your reward? We’ll congratulate you with some traditional souvenirs! Happy to share more tips for your exploration/chill onwards if needed.

• Bilingual Guide (English & Mandarin)
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Bicycle use
• Tailored Map (with clues for the Discover Challenge!)

• Gratuities
• Private transportation

If you’re visiting Shanghai for the first time, or if you’re interested in the stories behind the old town Yuyuan where most history happened, you can’t miss this cultural walking tour with an unique Discovery Challenge (yes you are on mission!)

• Guided by a history and literature local enthusiast, you’ll be shown with all those details of this cute old town with its roots from feudalism times and once a French concession. Where does the name come from? How things evolve? What sets it apart from the rest of SH?
• Discovery Challenge: Fun exploration in the area and you’ll be awarded by some surprise gifts!
• Immersive experience of local life
• Visit Shikumen architecture
• Hear and try to learn the local dialect (already a dying art)
• Taste the beloved local speciality snack “Xiaolongbao” with soup bursting out from the deep-fried dimsums.
• Sharing tips of getting around and places of interests (not the ordinary touristy spots), upgrading your experiences in SH all-around.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.