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Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Colonial History Tour
(6) Reviews
Shanghai
About
You can't fully appreciate Shanghai without exploring its colonial past. This unique tour explores the colonial history of Shanghai from the 1800's to today. You'll see where the English, French and Americans set up special concession areas and their changes through the Sino-Japanese and World World II, an on to today's transformation into the fabric of modern Shanghai. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff for an easy and enjoyable day.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy an authentic dumpling lunch - vegetarian available
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return
Tips to guide and driver recommended
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Colonial History Tour
(6) Reviews
Shanghai
Select Date & Travelers
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$175.00
Price varies by group size
About
You can't fully appreciate Shanghai without exploring its colonial past. This unique tour explores the colonial history of Shanghai from the 1800's to today. You'll see where the English, French and Americans set up special concession areas and their changes through the Sino-Japanese and World World II, an on to today's transformation into the fabric of modern Shanghai. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff for an easy and enjoyable day.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy an authentic dumpling lunch - vegetarian available
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return
Tips to guide and driver recommended
Itinerary
1
Former French Concession
Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.
1 hour
2
Tian Zi Fang
A maze of small walkways, unique coffee bars, shops, restaurants, punctuated with unique local Shikumen architecture. Enjoy lively people watching as you learn about colonial history of Shanghai.
1 hour
3
Thames Town
Thames Town is a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres from central Shanghai, China.The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. This are features cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops. A taste of England just an hour from central Shanghai.
1 hour
4
The Bund (Wai Tan)
The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.
1 hour
5
Shanghai Municipal Archives
This museum and the main repository for archives in Shanghai. It is a modern facility located on the Bund. It holds almost all the archives of the previous foreign settlements, as well as those of the republican-era municipalities. The SMA also holds rich collections of archives of private companies and organizations. It is one of the most advanced and open archival repository in China.
