This Sunday – Forgotten Shanghai – ancient streets of the walled city

Forgotten Shanghai – ancient streets of the walled city

Shanghai is older than the foreign concessions. For 700 years it was a merchant city, a colony of leisure gardens and a multicultural hub. And today, inside the old walled city, one can still find living remnants of Shanghai’s history, including Ming Dynasty ruins and thousand-year-old streets. Our tour will start with a cup of coffee and a talk, then we’ll set off on our journey. Guided by Katya, who lives and breathes the old town, we’ll explore twisty lanes and vibrant markets, discover hidden temples and unlock Shanghai’s oldest courtyards.

Expert: Katya Knyazeva is a journalist and photographer born in Siberia. She has lived in East Asia for 7 years, producing illustrated books and animated features. Presently, Katya publishes articles on cuisine, culture and urban form and is completing a photographic atlas of Shanghai’s old town (to be published soon).

Time and meeting point: 10:00 – 13:00 at Old Westgate Hostel, 115 Penglai Lu (near Henan Nan Lu) (Subway station Lao Xi Men, Line 8 & 10, Exit 7)

Costs: RMB 300 p.p.

Number of Participants: max 16

Registration: at publicwalks(at)shanghai-flaneur.com or call 1381 8922 040