The former French Concession in Shanghai has many picturesque colonial mansions, parks and hotels. Streets planted with plane trees, charming houses and blocks of original French Art Deco buildings. It is a beautiful neighborhood, next to the French in the 30-ies, also attracted international adventurers, revolutionaries, gangsters and writers (White Russians and Chinese). It's what makes this area more than worthwhile. It is a most graceful part of Shanghai, and the most rewarding district for walks. Everyone of us who loves the city, like walking, excising, exploring, catching some minutes to relax yourself from busy working and get to know more about the history, culture of the former French Concession in Shanghai, please follow me on this walking tour.

Itinerary: Avenue Petain, Love house (The Former Residence of Song Meiling & Chiang Kai-Shek), Mansion Hotel (originally built as the club house of Du Yue-Sheng, China's most powerful syndicate boss), Old French Concession streets, Okura Garden Hotel (built originally as the French Club in 1926), The Cathay Theater, Avenue Joffre...

Walk Duration: ca.3hrs (lunch not included) What's Extra: Meals and drinks, Transportation, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities, Optional activity costs. Meetingpoint: Hengshan Rd. (Near Dongping Rd.) 衡山路 (靠近东平路)