Shanghai's Bund Whispers: Unlock the Architectural Secrets
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Join us for a journey along Shanghai’s iconic Bund! Discover 23 hidden architectural secrets filled with mystery, drama, and forgotten stories. Uncover the legends behind spies, tycoons, and symbols lost in time!
Shanghai's Bund Whispers: Unlock 23 Architectural Secrets! The Grand Tale Begins. Imagine standing where empires rose and fortunes fell! As your passionate storyteller-guide, I’ll sweep you through Shanghai’s legendary Bund, a 1.5km saga carved in stone. Not just facts, but drama, mystery & laughter: opium tycoons, jazz spies, and hidden symbols guarded for a century.
Why unique? We explore all 23 icons (No. 1-27!), with exclusive access & untold tales only locals know. Ready? Highlights Unlocked: - Asia Building (No.1): Billion-dollar views & secret broker tales - HSBC Building (No.12): Prosperity lions & vanished mosaics - Customs House (No.13): The clock that chimed revolution! - Peace Hotel (No.19): Art Deco ghosts of jazz royalty - Sassoon House (No.20): Tycoon’s rooftop garden of secrets - Ewo Building (No.27): Cliffhanger finale, East meets West!
Your Invitation to History. As dusk paints the Huangpu gold, we’ll toast at Bund 27, sharing how these stones shaped modern Shanghai. Feel history’s pulse? Limited spots ensure personal magic!
Meeting point
The Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria Zhongshan Road (E-1), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 09:00, 19:00 (Shanghai time)
- Coming up
- 88 departures in 3 months, 10 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is The Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria Zhongshan Road (E-1), Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
88 departures are listed in the next three months, 10 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:00 and 19:00. Times are local to Shanghai.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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