Free Walking Tour of The Shanghai French Concession

Experience a new side of Shanghai by exploring the quaint streets of the city's French Concession and learning about its captivating past on this free tour.

Tour Highlights

Our meeting point is Exit 4 at Shaanxi South Road subway station at the designated time, marking the beginning of our free tour through the Shanghai French Concession. Let the exploration commence!

First, we'll embark on a stroll down the iconic Middle Huaihai Road, once known as Avenue Joffre, with a glimpse of the historic Cathay Theater façade. We'll delve into the intriguing history of this renowned show business landmark.

Passing by the former Shanghai French Club, we will unveil interesting tales about the structure before venturing into a local neighborhood filled with traditional Shanghai houses and quaint alleys.

Moving on, we'll discover the expansive Culture Square, where the grand former residence of Zhou Enlai stands. His house is a fine example of typical French Concession architecture. Adjacent to it lies the Sinan Mansions, known for their stunning architecture.

Finally, we'll conclude the tour by marveling at St. Peter's Church and the former French courthouse before reaching the Tianzifang area, famous for its shops. We'll wrap up the tour next to the Dapuqiao subway station after a total of three hours.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. For larger groups, consider our Private Historic Shanghai Guided Tour.