September Schedule

Hey all!

      Welcome to this blog as it was created for the FREE walking tour "Shanghai on Foot". The pilot run is scheduled on 7th of September (Tuesday). If you happen to be in Shanghai at that time, feel free to join us, and discover Shanghai from a different perspective. Our meeting point is outside McDonald's (138 Central Huaihai Rd., which is quite close to People's Square). In some of the youth hostels, you may find more details and directions (how to get to the meeting point from your hostel)in our poster and little leaflets.

      The walking tour runs every tuesday and thursday.

Shanghai on Foot ready to go!

The pilot run is scheduled at 10am on 7th of September.
If you happen to be in Shanghai, you are welcome to join us.
You do not need to register, just pop up at the meeting point, which is 138 Central Huaihai Rd., Shanghai, 200021. There is a big sign of McDonalds. I will wait outside McDonalds.

Check out our posters

Xin Tian Di 新天地

Xin Tian Di, firmly embedded in the traditional Shanghai Shikumen houses, gradually gaining its fame, now has become the hottest tourist spot of the city. The little neighbourhood, divided by Xingye Rd.into a north and south block is lined with chic restaurants, bars and boutique shops. You may order a drink, sit in the open air, and enjoy people-watching, although it's not the only thing to do here.

Shikunmen Open House Museum 屋里厢石库门 No.25, Lane 181, Taicang Rd,

"Wulixiang", in shanghai dialect meaning "home", is an authentic recreation of a Shikumen family. You'll see typical living conditions of a local family in Shanghai, which is interesting to know. Admission is Y20.

 

Site of the 1st National Congress of the CCP 中共一大会址纪念馆 76 Xingye Rd.

The birth place of the Chinese Communist Party, founded on 23 July 1921. The historic site is now a museum filled with original relics and memorabilia documenting the early history of the party.

Admission if free of charge.

Transport:
Subway The red line (line 1) South Huangpi Rd. Exit 2 200m
Subway The sky blue line (line 9) Madang Rd.
Bus No.146, 932, 781, 911, 926, 42

Have to cancel my weekend plan

Due to the record high temperature (40 degree Celsius!) here in Shanghai, I have to cancel my plan, which is test walking those routes.

Work in Progress: Shanghai Longtang Tour

Shanghai's characteristic Longtang ("弄堂') has its unique culture. It will be very fun to see some of the well-preserved Longtang in the big City.

I'm still making a list:

乌鲁木齐里(Wulumupili)即乌鲁木齐中路179弄

人安里(Ren'anli)即牯岭路145弄。在区境西北部，黄河路、白河路之间。

恒茂里(Hengmaoli)即西藏南路68弄。在区境西南部，金陵中路、宁海西路之间。

酱园弄(Jiangyuanlong)即新昌路432弄。在区境西北部，新闸路、青岛路之间。

复兴坊(Fuxingfang)即复兴中路553弄。在区境北部，瑞金二路、思南路之间。

梅兰坊(Meilanfang)即黄陂南路596弄。在区境中部，复兴中路、合肥路之间。

淮海坊(Huaihaifang)即淮海中路927弄。在区境西北部，瑞金一路、成都南路之间。

渔阳里弄(Yuyangli)即淮海中路567弄。曾名铭德里。

左家宅(Zuojiazhai)即淮海西路442弄。

亨昌里(Hengchangli)即愚园路1376弄。

etc. etc......

I'll come up with the tour plan by the end of this month.

Route 2 (test run)

Route 2 The old part of Shanghai

Visiting Shanghai is not just about marveling at its height and speed. The old part of Shanghai, namely the Old Town, is also fascinating.

Meeting Point:
McDonald’s, 138 Huai Hai Rd. Shanghai


From there we’ll begin to explore the old part of Shanghai.

No.1 Dongtai Lu Antique Market

Wander along Dontai Lu, and discover some of the knick-knacks.

No.2 Old Town

The layout of the Old Town still reflects the footprint of Shanghai’s old 5km-long city walls, though they were torn down in 1912, the outline can still be seen in the circular path of Renmin Lu and Zhonghua Lu.

You may visit Chen Xiang Ge Temple, pay respects to Budda as the locals do. Or pick a window seat in one of the tea houses, sip Chinese tea while watching crowds on Zig-zag Bridge, or simply wander in the Old Town.

No.3 The Bund

Leaving the Old Town, we walk east and finally reach the renowned Bund. Stroll past the landmark buildings, for example, the newly furnished He Ping Hotel, Bank of China Building, the Customs House, where you see architecture of Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance. The Bund ends with Waibaidu Bridge over which trams used to glide. Not far from there is the Russian Consulate General.

No. 4 Nanjing Road

If you are not exhausted yet, why not join us to stroll Nanjing Lu, a pedestrian-only street lined with old department stores and restaurants. It is definitely No.1 most visited place in Shanghai.

No.5 People’s Square

As you walk west to the end of walking street, you’ll find Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. On the opposite of the Renmin Avenue is Shanghai Museum. Our walking tour ends at the People’s Square

The journey is approximately 3 hours.

Route 1 (test run)

Route 1 Luwan (the former French Concession)

This route is perfect for those who are looking to see the liveliest neighbourhoods and cultural and artistic centers in Shanghai.

We'll start at east end of Huai Hai Zhong Road, first stop by iconic Xin Tian Di, then walk to center of mini-Bohemia TaiKang Lu, conclude with a visit to Shaoxing Lu. which reminds us of the former French Concession.

Meeting Point:
McDonalds, 138 Huai Hai Zhong Rd. Shanghai


From there we’ll start to explore the former French Concession, now buzzing/buzzed shopping area where is packed with famous brands and big names.

No.1 Xin Tian Di

We’ll take you to the lively neighborhood where you can see restaurants, bars and entertainments in traditional shanghai-style buildings.

No.2 Taikang Lu (Tianzi Fang)

Taikang Lu's pedestrian-only streets maintain a neighbourhood-friendly, casual feel. The narrow lanes are lined by chic cafes with outdoor seating, hip clothing boutiques and plenty of great restaurants.

No.3 Shaoxing Lu

The street is not long, but if you want to savor the former French Concession, it’s definitely a place not to be missed. You may be attracted by the smell of books, great coffees and les platanes decorating the street.

The journey is approximately 2 hours long.

Expermental Walker Wanted！

- Are you crazy about the idea of free walking tour in Shanghai?
- Are you a local shanghai-nin?
- Are you an expat living in the City for years and would like to have a say about this?

If you are one of them, please contact us ASAP. And you can be the first ones who try our new routes. Feedback on them, and you'll get a souvenir T-shirt!

Join us today! Email to walker.shanghai@gmail.com.

Free Walking Tour in Shanghai

Stroll though the French Concession, People’s Square, Old town and finish by marveling at the masonry on the Bund.


Daily departure at 10 am and 6 pm


Absolutely FREE


English-speaking guide


No shop-stop, no scams


All welcome

Test Run beginning at 1st of September
Come back later to check out the schedule.