Shanghai Hidden Histories Walking Tour: Suzhou Creek to The Bund

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

This isn’t your typical bucket-list tour. It’s designed for curious minds, history lovers, and travelers who seek substance over spectacle. This is Shanghai at walking pace—authentic, insightful, and quietly powerful.

Led by a licensed local guide and passionate storyteller, this small-group experience offers a deeper look into Shanghai’s transformation from sleepy riverside town to global port city.

Perfect for:

✓ Thoughtful travelers who enjoy quiet observation and real conversation

✓ Visitors who want to move beyond sightseeing into meaning-making

✓ Guests seeking a personal, in-depth experience—not a student or free-tour guide

Highlights include:

✓ Suzhou Creek’s wartime and industrial legacy

✓ Architectural clues to Shanghai’s colonial past

✓ A fresh perspective on The Bund

✓ A calm, reflective pace—designed for discovery, not box-checking

Walk away with more than just photos—leave with understanding.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Sihang Warehouse Memorial Museum

A solemn riverside landmark. Once a battlefield, now a memorial. You’ll stand before the bullet-scarred walls where 400 Chinese soldiers held their ground in 1937—one of Shanghai’s most heroic wartime stands. The story lingers in the silence.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Places like Yanqingli preserve this past while leaning into the future. Renovated interiors now hold cafés, galleries, and studios—breathing new life into once-forgotten spaces. It’s not just preservation; it’s quiet evolution. Old walls, new stories.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Group photo or self-portrait upon request (iphone, digital copy)

Licensed local English-speaking guide

Digital citywalk map

1 complimentary coffee at selected cafe or 1 bottled water per person upon request

Transportation to meeting point and return trip is excluded

Food or snacks are excluded (optional café stops at own cost)

Museum admission is excluded (if entered)

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Shanghai Hidden Histories Walking Tour: Suzhou Creek to The Bund

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful and engaging tour. History and story focused, at a leisurely pace
584shreyasij,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent a wonderful afternoon exploring the historical neighborhood of Shanghai with Charlotte. She came very well prepared with photos and maps and helped us to understand the history of this vast metropolis. We wanted a slow, unhurried, curated experience with someone who loves the city and takes time to explain the rich history and cultural background, and this is exactly what we got with Charlotte. We meandered our way slowly along the Suzhou Canal through the Bund, learning interesting anecdotes and stories. In a city with multiple cookie cutter tourist traps, this tour provides a rich and engaging experience. If you are looking for a quick, box-checking tourist experience this isn't for you. However, if you want to experience and learn about the city with a local at a leisurely pace, I'm sure you will enjoy wandering through Shanghai with Charlotte.
From Suzhou Creek to the...
lisa k,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
From Suzhou Creek to the Bund, the walk was busier than on a typical weekday but still wonderfully relaxed, filled with fascinating stories. Along the way, Charlotte introduced us to countless Shanghai delicacies: xiaolongbao, crab noodles, pork ribs with rice cake… I only wish I could’ve eaten more! 😄 What a perfect day! I think I’ll need another full day just to explore more of Shanghai’s incredible food scene. The best part? You can tell Charlotte your preferences, and she’ll craft a perfectly tailored food adventure just for you!
A must for architecture enthusiasts!
Claire L,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Charlotte is such a lovely girl! As an interior designer, I was particularly fascinated by the architecture of the Bund, and she knew so much about these buildings—the historical stories behind them were truly moving. The beauty of the Bund isn’t just along the riverside; it’s also in the charming old buildings preserved in the side alleys, complete with stunning 1930s Art Deco interiors. I was amazed to discover such Art Deco designs in Shanghai, proving that the city’s beauty isn’t just Oriental—it’s a unique fusion of East and West, something distinctly Shanghainese. Thank you, Charlotte, for such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend her!
It was such a delightful experience！
aprilnN3736GT,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An absolutely wonderful experience! Charlotte is both professional and humorous, and we had a fantastic time together. She knows Shanghai very well and shared many fascinating historical stories behind the city's beautiful architecture. We wandered through streets and alleys, enjoying the comfortable seasonal weather, and even sampled some delicious local snacks. It was such a delightful experience—I highly recommend Charlotte if you want to discover the most authentic side of Shanghai!