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Walking Tours of Shanghai

2011-05

Liz Grabenstein

You may think you know this city inside and out, but do you know which public park used to be a cemetery and specialized in cremating foreigners? Or which Minister of Education was a member of the anti-Manchu assassins association and produced poisons, which he tested on his cats, to assassinate Qing Dynasty officials? A charming walk, packed with both facts and myths will definitely make you look twice at the buildings you usually stroll past on a morning commute.

Shopping Tours Shanghai’s Best of Everything Tour

If shop ‘til you drop isn’t your thing, or if your Chinese bargaining skills aren’t quite up to par, then this is the trip to send guests on. Tours are led by Suzy, Emily, Amy or Claire, a group of girls who live and breathe shopping in this energetic city. They'll lead you to hand selected factories, markets and street stores for the best experience possible. While it’s intimidating for shoppers when the price isn’t marked on items, these ladies take the hassle out of shopping by helping you haggle with the vendors to make sure you get the best deal. Since a full day of Shanghai shopping isn’t complete without a bit of snacking, you will be treated to lunch at an award-winning Shanghainese restaurant to refuel before hitting up the next stop.

A visit to Shanghai isn’t complete without a trip to the fabric market and, in the capable hands of these tour guides, you will work with the best tailors to help make sure your garment comes out exactly as you planned. From copies to original pieces, they are here to make sure that nothing is lost in translation. If you don’t have time to make the trip to the market, they will happily arrange for the tailor to come to your hotel to take measurements and then have the finished piece delivered before your departure. This tour is not just about clothes; trips to the Pearl Market, Flower Market and ceramic shops make this a great way to get your shopping done in one day and learn how to get the best deals when you’re out spending in the city.