Shanghai Old Town (Nanshi) Tours
At first glance the Old Town of Shanghai might seem like just another tourist trap, but Nanshi, as it used to be called (or Southern Town as most of the residents of the city call it) has a genuinely fascinating history.
This part of town predates the colonial presence in Shanghai. It's bordered by Renmin Lu and Zhonghua Lu, roads that echo the line of walls built in the 15th century to keep out Japanese pirates and since demolished.
You'll get a feel for a brand of Chinese urban living that's fast disappearing - and you might just find a bargain in the process.
Practical Info
Tourists generally come to Old Street and the Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar, all shined up and filled with dubious antiques for just that market. But stay a while. Explore the maze of streets and curiosity shops and teahouses that radiate outwards from this area.
The Old Town is located southwest of the Bund. You can reach it by taking the subway to Henan Zhonglu.
Tours & Tickets
Shanghai One Day Private Tour with The Bund and Yuayan Garden
This Shanghai one day tour shows you the essence of Shanghai attractions: the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Bazaar, and Tian Zi Fang Bazaar. Not only you will ... Read more
Location: Shanghai Region, China
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
3-Hour Walking Tour: Old Town Morning With Authentic Shanghainese Breakfast
A 3-hour walking tour in the old town area to feel the hustle and bustle life in Shanghai. Your local expert will show you many choices of local breakfast in ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
Get ready for Shanghai’s most delicious food tour! As the sun sets, you’ll get off the tourist trail and into family-run restaurants and street stalls serving ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Old Shanghai Breakfast Food Tour with Temple Visit
This is Shanghai's most authentic culinary experience! This walking tour will take you through small streets and old nongtang communities while visiting ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Private Shanghai Sightseeing Tour, River Cruise and Wonton-Making Lesson
Combine a sightseeing tour of Shanghai highlights with a more authentic city experience at the home of a local family on this full-day tour. With an ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Private Shanghai Classic City Tour With Huangpu River Cruise
For this full day Shanghai classic tour, the private guide and driver will take you to discover the major sites in Shanghai and experience a cruise trip on the ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Private Shanghai Old Time Exploration Tour with Din Tai Fung or Lost Heaven Lunch
The 6-hour private tour is designed for history lovers and for the people who want to have a deeper understanding of Shanghai's Change from 1840 to 1940. Your ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Private Shanghai Old Town Walking Tour Including Yuyuan Garden
Long before the foreign concessions and skyscrapers, Shanghai was a prosperous Chinese town surrounded by protective walls. This 2-hour private guided walking ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Shanghai Day Trip from Beijing by Air including Jade Buddha Temple Yu Garden and Tea Ceremony
Although Shanghai is one of China’s most advanced cities, its history as a water village, now as a major coastal town and port is still evident throughout the ... Read more
Location: Beijing, China
Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
Shanghai City Sightseeing Walking Tour
Get an insider’s perspective of China’s superstar city — from bustling bazaars to chic boutiques — as you witness Shanghai's imperial opulence and avant-garde ... Read more
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
