Experience Shanghai Like a Native A Day in Local Life

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Itinerary

1. Your first stop is the bustling Jia Shan Road community market, where you’ll experience the local shopping scene firsthand. Watch as residents buy fresh produce, seafood, and other essentials, and learn about Shanghai’s culinary culture.

   30 min

2. Afterward, head to Tianzifang, a charming area that blends Shanghai’s traditional Shikumen architecture with trendy shops, cafes, and art studios. It’s the perfect place to explore Shanghai’s artistic side.

   1 h

3. Next, experience everyday shopping at a local large supermarket. Here, you’ll discover the products that are staples in the homes of Shanghai residents and get a taste of daily life in the city.

   30 min

4. Enjoy a meal at a popular community canteen, a favorite spot for locals to enjoy Shanghai-style home cooking. Taste authentic dishes prepared fresh and served with local flair.

   1 h

5. With over 1,700 years of history, Longhua Temple is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Your professional guide will explain the roots of Chinese Buddhism and its cultural significance and Longhua Pagoda.

   1 h

6. Next, experience Shanghai Library, a beloved spot for locals to read, study, and relax. With its modern facilities and vast collection, it’s a hub of knowledge and a great place to see Shanghai’s love for books in action.

   30 min

7. The final stop on your tour takes you to the iconic Wukang Building in the former French Concession. Take a stroll through the area, appreciating the charming architecture and lively local atmosphere.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Shanghai

• Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 504 city tours we list in Shanghai.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 111 of 504.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Shanghai

Shanghai is China's dazzling financial city on the Huangpu River, where a colonial-era waterfront faces a futuristic skyline and old lanes hide teahouses.

The Bund, a riverside promenade lined with grand banks and hotels from the early twentieth century, faces the towers of Pudong across the water, among them the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower and the twisting Shanghai Tower. The view is at its most dramatic after dark, when both banks light up and river boats glide between them.

Top-ranked sights in Shanghai: The Bund (Waitan), Yu Garden (Yuyuan), Shanghai French Concession.

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