Itinerary
- Sinan Mansions: Your tour guide will be welcoming you at south gate of Fuxing Park at 13:00 p.m. Then, we will walk to Sinan Mansions and start the half-day FFC walking tour. Sinan Mansions are not one building, but buildings of 51 historic garden houses. They also bring together a variety of architectural styles. There are boutique hotels, apartment hotels and enterprise mansions. Moreover, there are a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee houses, tea houses, as well as a large number of clubs, convention centers, showrooms, cultural salons, designer shops and recreational parks. We will visit Sinan Books and enjoy afternoon tea in Antique Garden.
- Antique Garden: After experiencing the beauty of historical buildings in Sinan Mansions, We will visit Sinan Books and enjoy afternoon tea in Antique Garden.
- Xintiandi: After enjoying your tea break in Antique Garden, we will walk to Xintiandi.
Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. It has been a Shanghai icon for over a decade. Divided into a pedestrianized north and south block, consists of largely traditional shikumen houses, brought bang up to date with a stylish modern spin. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafes, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere. - Shikumen Museum, Shanghai: It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people's room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days. In this unique museum, you can catch a glimpse into the local Shanghai life in the past. Then enjoy some leisurely free time here.
- Bird And Flower Market(South Xizang road): This will be your last stop. Wanshang Bird and Flower Market is a very fun place to visit. It’s a very unique experience. It’s not your typical touristy stop. It is a local market where they sell small animals, more crickets than you can even imagine, plants and flowered and many other interesting things, especially the crickets. If you want to experience the unique local culture and lifestyle, you’re in the right spot.
Includes
- Public Transportation
- Admission to the indicated attractions
- Professional tour leader
- Coffee and/or Tea
Details
Known for its various lanes and tree-lined avenues, the Former French Concession(FFC) is a stylish neighborhood boasting a charming mix of Chinese and European architecture. This tour will take you to feel the charm of Old Shanghai. Let’s explore some historical buildings on a leisurely stroll, appreciate Chinese and western-style architectures, have a relaxing afternoon tea break time and enjoy local lifestyle.
1. Experience the charm of historic buildings in Sinan Mansions
2. Take a stroll in the famous Xintiandi Block
3. Experience local lifestyle in the Bird and Flower Market
1. Experience the charm of historic buildings in Sinan Mansions
2. Take a stroll in the famous Xintiandi Block
3. Experience local lifestyle in the Bird and Flower Market
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
