Shanghai Shi Trip Overview
Shanghai has one of the biggest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world. Join in and experience the vibrant culture of the past and present of Shanghai on this guided, 2.5-hour, small-group city walking tour. Led by a passionate and knowledgeable local city master, discover Art Deco buildings from the 1930s. Learn about the history and architecture of hidden museums inside Art Deco luxury hotels, as well as the former foreign concession area.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Shanghai Shi, China
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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Shanghai has one of the biggest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world. Join in and experience the vibrant culture of the past and present of Shanghai on this guided, 2.5-hour, small-group city walking tour. Led by a passionate and knowledgeable local city master, discover Art Deco buildings from the 1930s. Learn about the history and architecture of hidden museums inside Art Deco luxury hotels, as well as the former foreign concession area.
Itinerary
During the walk, the city master will discuss the history of the city during the concession era and its impact on modern Shanghai. You will learn why Art Deco was so popular in Shanghai in the 1930s, and how to identify an Art Deco building. You will explore People’s Square and the Bund. You will enter hidden museums inside Art Deco luxury hotels, including the Park Hotel and the Fairmont Peace Hotel. And you will also walk into several Art Deco buildings in the former foreign concession area to see the stylish interior designs.
Stop At:
• People’s Square (Renmin Guang Chang), People’s Square, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
• The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
• Jazz Club at the Peace Hotel, No.20 Nanjing East Road, Shanghai China
• Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
