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Shanghai Culture & French Concession Day Tour

Discover Buddhist tradition, modern design and the charm of Shanghai's former French Concession in one relaxed private day.

Shanghai Culture & French Concession Tour image
DestinationShanghai
Duration8 Hours
Tour TypePrivate Tour
GuideEnglish-Speaking
Tour overview

Tradition, Design & Old Shanghai Charm

Experience four distinctive sides of Shanghai: the peaceful Jade Buddha Temple, striking 1000 Trees, leafy Wukang Road in the former French Concession, and the creative Shikumen lanes of Tianzifang.

If you want to keep exploring after the guided route, our Shanghai walking guide compares the Former French Concession with two very different afternoons elsewhere in the city.

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. This route is especially well suited to culture lovers, photographers and families.

  • Visit the Jade Buddha Temple.
  • See the modern 1000 Trees landmark.
  • Walk Wukang Road and see Wukang Mansion.
  • Explore Tianzifang's Shikumen lanes.
  • Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour photos

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Your day in Shanghai

Detailed Itinerary

A balanced full-day route combining Chinese tradition, modern architecture and former French Concession streets.

  1. Start

    Hotel Pickup

    Your English-speaking guide and private driver will meet you at your Shanghai hotel.

  2. Stop 1

    Jade Buddha Temple

    Visit a peaceful Buddhist temple known for its two precious white jade Buddha statues, traditional architecture and quiet courtyards.

  3. Stop 2

    1000 Trees

    See Shanghai's distinctive “hanging garden” landmark along Suzhou Creek, where trees, terraces, art and modern design come together.

  4. Lunch

    Lunch at 1000 Trees

    Take a break for lunch at 1000 Trees. Food and drinks are at your own expense.

  5. Stop 3

    Wukang Road & Wukang Mansion

    Stroll one of the former French Concession's best-known tree-lined streets and see the landmark Wukang Mansion, built in 1924.

  6. Stop 4

    Tianzifang

    Explore historic Shikumen lanes filled with small galleries, craft shops, cafes and local street life.

  7. Finish

    Hotel Drop-off

    Your private driver will take you back to your Shanghai hotel after the tour.

Tour details

What's Included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking guide

Not Included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Travel insurance

Tour length: approximately 8 hours. Daily departures. A good choice for culture lovers, photographers and families.

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