Half-Day CityWalk,Trace the Legacy of Shanghai’s Early 20th Century

💖Passing through a century, strolling along the industrial-rising riverbank promenade

Join us on a 3-hour meticulously planned walking tour, following the historic Suzhou River in Shanghai, to explore the architectural and social history of this waterfront area in the early 20th century. At that time, this waterfront area witnessed the rise of the city's industry and the transformation of its internationalization process. From famous warehouses and landmark buildings in the Art Deco style, to iconic bridges and reused industrial spaces, this route showcases the layers of accumulation over the years along the water's edge. Whether you are a history enthusiast or an explorer who likes to share the scenery on social media, this is an excellent choice!

✨ Historical Treasures Along the Route
🖼️ Granary 1908, Bridge 8 Art Space
This brick fortress of memory was once a key cotton warehouse in Du Yuesheng's commercial empire. Now reborn as an art and design hub, its raw concrete galleries host rotating exhibitions where industrial grit dialogues with contemporary creativity.

🍞 The former site of Fuxin Flour Mill
Amidst national turmoil, the Rong brothers gained their initial capital. In late 1912, they founded the Fuxin Flour Mill, modern Shanghai’s largest private mechanical mill, on Suzhou River’s north bank. WWI boosted demand, bringing strong profits.

🏛️ Shanghai Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial
Inside, historical exhibits and preserved warehouse structures narrate layered tales of industry, war, and resilience. A new glass prayer corridor extends toward the original facade, where light and reflection transform scars into a dialogue between past sacrifice and present remembrance.

💼 Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce
Enter this monument of modern Chinese commerce, where the nation's first chamber of commerce set rules and hosted industrial expositions. Beneath its iconic octagonal dome—symbolizing equality—admire the grand stairway once trod by tycoons.

📮 Shanghai Postal Museum
Begin at this cathedral of communication, whose marble halls once handled 70% of China's international mail. Don’t miss the rooftop garden with bronze sculptures overlooking Suzhou Creek.

🏩 Broadway Mansions Hotel Shanghai
Marvel at Asia's first vault-equipped skyscraper. The restored banking hall’s black-white floor tiles mirror 1920s stock market charts.

📅 Time & Dates: 14:00 - 17:00, Sunday Jan. 25th, 2025
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Group size: 6-15 people
(This itinerary includes substantial historical content, making it more suitable for children aged 10 and up to understand)
🕙 Meeting Time: 14:00pm
🚇 Meeting Point: the entrance of Shanghai Postal Museum, 3 mins walk from Tiantong Rd. Metro station Line 10
Ⓜ️ Address: Xinzha Road Metro Station (line 1), Exit 1
🌉 Ending Point: Waibadu Bridge
🤟 Language: English
🕙 Duration: 3 hours (End the tour at around 5:00 PM)

Price : 298RMB/person

What's included in the price:
✔️ Professional English tour guide service
✔️ Wireless earphone
✔️ Organization fee

What's not included in the price:
✖️ Transportation cost
✖️ Coffee break
✖️ Tips for the guide
✖️ Your personal expense

Practical Notes
• Comfort first : Wear walking shoes; cobblestone sections
• Respect privacy : Huqiu Apartment remains residential – quiet photography only
• Refreshment break : The Press Café’s signature tiramisu comes with free historical brochures

What to pack
· Comfortable shoes for walking
· Sunscreen, water etc.