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Walk, discover, and dance through time! Our curated Yuyuan Road Heritage Walk brings you face-to-face with Shanghai’s past, from hidden Jewish architecture to the former homes of its most influential figures. The adventure culminates with an elegant Afternoon Tea Dance, where you can waltz (or sip) just like they did in the 1930s.

Route Highlights
🕵️‍♂️ Secrets of the Cultural Salon
Uncover the underground world of wartime espionage and political intrigue. Your guide will reveal tales of the city's most mysterious figures – from literary salons to hidden power struggles.

🥷 Spy Maze Alleys
Walk through the very same narrow back alleys used during the Chinese Civil War as secret特务 (spy) passageways. These labyrinthine lanes once hid shadowy operatives – now they whisper their untold stories to you.

💃 The Golden Age of Glamour
Relive the brilliant社交 (social) scene that defined old Shanghai – where businessmen, courtesans, and celebrities mingled in an intoxicating world of elegance, music, and desire.

🎷 Paramount Ballroom with Afternoon Tea Dance (Optional)– Art Deco Icon
Step inside the legendary "No. 1 Dance Hall of the Far East." Marvel at the original 1930s Art Deco interiors – sleek lines, mirrored walls, and chandeliers that once lit the faces of Shanghai's elite. Sip fine Chinese tea, listen to live swing and waltz melodies, and if you wish, take a partner and dance like it's 1933.

Time & Dates: 13:00 - 17:00, Sunday, Jun 16th, 2026
Group size: 6-16 people
(This itinerary includes substantial historical content, making it more suitable for children aged 10 and up to understand)
Meeting Time&Point: 12:50pm at Starbucks at Jiangsu Road Subway Station Line
Ending Point: Paramount, 218 yuyuan road
Language: Mandarin & English
Duration: Citywalk 2 hours + Paramount Afternoon Tea Dance 1 hour (End the tour at around 5:00 PM)

Cost : 289rmb/person or 45USD
What's included in the price:

✔️ Professional Mandarin tour guide and English Interpreter service
✔️ Wireless Headphones with Microphone
✔️ Afternoon tea&snacks from Paramount
✔️ Organization fee

What's not included in the price:
✖️ Paramount Ballroom Afternoon Tea dance 180rmb/person
✖️ Transportation cost
✖️ Tips for the guide
✖️ Your personal expense

Event Inquiry&Booking:
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com)

Related topics

Events in shanghai, CN
Local History & Culture
Afternoon Tea
Dance Parties
City Walks
Shanghai

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