Old Town Free Tour of Shanghai: Yuyuan Old Street & City God Temple

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Run by a local guide · Jie

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join us to explore Shanghai’s Old Town! Stroll through the lively Yuyuan Bazaar, visit the historic City God Temple, and immerse yourself in local culture with expert guides. Discover the charm of ancient Shanghai in this unforgettable 2.5-hour walk!

Duration

2 h 15 min

Destination

Shanghai

Meeting Point

Yuyuan Garden metro station exit 1, Line 10/Line 14, shanghai

Provider

Jie

Description

During the tour, you will be introduced to the fascinating history of Shanghai's ancient city, where you can observe the transition in residents' living spaces over time. Explore the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, each with their unique costumes, and visit the City God Temple to learn about Taoism and folk religion in China, along with the common beliefs and celebrations associated with them.

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the 9 Zig-Zag Bridge and the Mid-Lake Pavilion, and take a step back in time at a traditional Chinese medicine shop, where you can sample the "king of herbs." Browse through a small Shanghai product market and immerse yourself in local craftsmanship.

Finally, we will visit the Shanghai Ancient City Park, a place where ancient relics meet in a peaceful environment, providing a relaxing end to our tour.

Includes

Jiuqu Bridge

Lake Pavilion Tea House

Yu Garden

Shanghai City God Temple Booking Office

Yuyuan Old Street

Tonghan Chuntang

Cheng Huang Temple

Yuyuan Garden Smallware

2-hour guided tour through Shanghai’s Ancient City

Immerse yourself in the rich history and local culture of Shanghai

Discover Taoist rituals and traditions

Receive expert travel tips and personalized recommendations

Tour group photo with famous landmarks

Traveler reviews

63 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

¡Me mola!

We had an amazing tour of Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai with Jin! The experience was incredibly interesting, fun, and informative. Jin shared lots of fascinating stories about Chinese history and culture, as well as some really useful tips for our trip. She is super friendly, kind, and enthusiastic, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Time flew by! Plus, she speaks excellent Spanish, which made everything even better for us. We highly recommend Jin to anyone visiting Shanghai. She's a fantastic guide and a lovely person. Thank you so much, Jin! ????

Alfons BM · October 2026

Great tour

Jie is a great tour guide who makes the tour enjoyable, fun, and educational. I recommend her 100%.

Pablo Garcilópez Oliver · September 2026

This is what an independent tour should be

100% recommend. Jie is the expert, and runs very interesting conversations about the city

Dmitry Artemyev · August 2026

Amazing Old Shanghai Tour!

Jie was a fantastic guide on our Old Shanghai tour! She did an incredible job bringing the history of the area to life, showing us hidden gems, and explaining the culture beautifully. Her knowledge and warm hospitality made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

Christine Hecht Schneider · August 2026

Good free tour to discover the old town

Jie speaks a very good english

Sara Cerda · July 2026

Great Tour - highly recommend!

Jie is a great guide, super nice and informative. I definitely recommend this tour - she provides a lot of insights about Chinese culture and religion and has great recommendations for food and additional sightseeing.

Anna Andreoli · July 2026

Old Town Free Tour of Shanghai: Yuyuan Old Street & City God Temple

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