Walks

Shanghai is one of China's great cities for walking. Much of the street-level fascination comes from the European architecture left over from colonial days (1842-1949), when Shanghai was sliced up by the Western powers into foreign concessions. Shanghai's present cityscape is an amalgam of Art Deco mansions from that colonial period, nongtang (walled brick town house rows) with distinctive shikumen (stone frame gates) from the local Chinese tradition, and malls of towering glass and steel from international modernism.

Walking Shanghai is not without its obstacles. Sidewalks are often crowded not only with other pedestrians, but with bicycle parking lots, construction sites, vendors and their carts, card players, laundry strung between doors and trees, and motorcycles and bicycles zooming up and down the sidewalks as though they were extensions of the streets. It is really only in walking that you'll get a chance to discover aspects of Shanghai you would otherwise miss from a speeding taxi or a tour bus: that faded colonial mansion hidden under years of grime, or that vegetable market teeming with local housewives - scenes that are themselves rapidly disappearing from today's Shanghai.

Over the last two years Orient-Go founder Mr. Dennis Remmelzwaal has provided custom-designed, personally guided tours to those professionals, artists, executives, and corporate clients that have had a will to learn more about one of the most fascinating cities in the world. 

This is a perfect opportunity to receive a personalized tour of things that interest you about the city. You can let us show you around the areas we think are most important, or you can specify your interests and she'll match the tour to your tastes. Being such a diverse city, any number of options are available: historical, architectural, art-deco, culinary—just to name a popular few. Let Orient-Go create the perfect tour to compliment your next visit.

For more information please check www.shanghai-go.com

China is a time capsule: ancient cultures and modern miracles in eight short days. The mysteries of The Great Wall, The Forbidden City and the Entombed Warriors are there to be discovered along side the amazing New China in Shanghai and Beijing. Our tour guides will lead you to the most scenic spots and give insight information. Visit the 2010 Shanghai Expo will highlight your trip! 

If you are looking for a unique Shanghai experience all your own, Orient-Go can the vessel for an unforgettable experience. From the slowly disappearing elegance of the Old Shanghai Street (Li Long) section to the colonial French Concession; from local street delicacies to traditional Shanghai-style tailoring; from the Jewish community’s historical relics to the modernity of an expatriate compound - there is so much to cover, it all depends on your own interests and time availability! Each tour is accompanied by an explanation of local history and customs in order to further enhance the experience. Let us show you some of the best of Shanghai!

 

This 8-day trip starting at ¥ 7500 (or € 738,-) per person (two people minimum)              * Included Features: Stay 6 nights in charm hotels with breakfast, private transfers, sightseeing, bike & (2) walking tours, visit watertown, ticket to World Expo, private guide. Not Included Features: International flights & Visa expenses. 

To let us help you create your own Expo holiday, please contact us 

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The French Concession was once home to the bulk of Shanghai's adventurers, revolutionaries, gangsters and writers, though ironically not many of them were French (the majority of the residents were British, American, White Russian and Chinese). Multilingual tour guides will lead you to the most scenic, hidden spots in the middle of the city, few places that have survived the construction boom and are now under historic protection. It is a most graceful part of Shanghai, and the most rewarding district for walks. 

 

To let us help you create your own Expo holiday, please contact us 

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

What used to be some wharfs, factories and rice fields only a decade ago is now the financial center of Eastern Asia: Pudong. But what you can see now is only a fraction of what planners are previewing for the near future. Our guides will show you the most spectacular designs, biggest construction sites and give insight into the planning of a new city, from the 1997 competition up to the EXPO 2010. The visit starts at the great model in the Urban Planning Museum and includes a breathtaking view from Shanghai World Financial Center (492m) and a stroll down the “New Bund”. 

 

Says Shanghai is becoming increasingly well-known for its flourishing art scene; Bridge 8, Moganshan Art Street, Shanghai Museum of Art, Taikang Lu and the newest kid on the block - the Factory in 1933 all have turned into stories of success in their own way. On this half-day trip we take you to the coolest and most promising of these areas. The tour includes a talk with designers and artists. Let us show you some of the best!

Whether you're upgrading your wardrobe, shopping for gifts or just looking to get acquainted with a new city, call on these retail expert for their good taste and insider contacts. Their services extend beyond shopping to include procuring the best tables at hip restaurants and lounges, full trip planning, and excursions. 

 

When you talk to him about a made-to-order tour, make sure you also tell him you're interested in checking out some of the city's galleries and studios and exploring the ancient landmarks of some of the off-the-beaten path neighborhoods.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places