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Shanghai Welcome Party: Friday Morning Walking Tour
A relaxed two-hour riverside walk with a local English guide, from the Bund's Customs House to North Bund. Meet fellow travellers from around the world, hear the stories behind Shanghai's most famous waterfront, and finish with a coffee and easy conversation. US$58 per guest, coffee included, no forced tipping.
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Per guest, coffee included
US$58
Every Friday at 10:00 · The Bund — in front of the Customs House (海关大楼)
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Experience story
A relaxed two-hour riverside walk with a local English guide, from the Bund's Customs House to North Bund. Meet fellow travellers from around the world, hear the stories behind Shanghai's most famous waterfront, and finish with a coffee and easy conversation. US$58 per guest, coffee included, no forced tipping. Your local expert will adapt the pace, add context and leave room for the moments that cannot be planned.
Itinerary timeline
- 01The Bund — meet at the Customs House (10:00). The city's grand waterfront, where a century of stone facades frames the river.
- 02Walk 200 m (on foot) to Nanjing Road (Nanjing Lu) — Shanghai's most famous pedestrian street; 20 minutes of free time for shopping and people-watching.
- 03Walk 400 m (on foot) along Suzhou Creek — the quiet waterway that once marked the edge of the foreign concessions, now softened by riverside walks.
- 04Walk 10 m (on foot) across Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) — the city's first steel bridge, a quiet witness to a hundred years of arrivals.
- 05Walk 200 m (on foot) to China Securities Museum — set in a former bank, a calm look at China's financial story.
- 06Walk 600 m (on foot) to North Bund (finish) — a modern Shanghai coffee at the best photo spot, with the Bund's skyline across the water, then free chat: ask your guide anything and share the moment.
Your walking party
- 1The Bund — meet at the Customs House (10:00). The city's grand waterfront, where a century of stone facades frames the river.
- 2Walk 200 m (on foot) to Nanjing Road (Nanjing Lu) — Shanghai's most famous pedestrian street; 20 minutes of free time for shopping and people-watching.
- 3Walk 400 m (on foot) along Suzhou Creek — the quiet waterway that once marked the edge of the foreign concessions, now softened by riverside walks.
- 4Walk 10 m (on foot) across Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) — the city's first steel bridge, a quiet witness to a hundred years of arrivals.
- 5Walk 200 m (on foot) to China Securities Museum — set in a former bank, a calm look at China's financial story.
- 6Walk 600 m (on foot) to North Bund (finish) — a modern Shanghai coffee at the best photo spot, with the Bund's skyline across the water, then free chat: ask your guide anything and share the moment.
What's included
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking local guide
- ✓ A specialty coffee at North Bund
- ✓ A relaxed 2-hour riverside walk, flat and easy
- ✓ New local friends and fellow travellers from around the world
- ✓ No forced tips or extra spending
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When does the Shanghai Welcome Party run?+
Every Friday at 10:00, rain or shine. It is a small weekly group walk, so just choose a Friday and join.
How much does it cost?+
US$58 per guest, coffee included. There is no forced tipping or extra spending during the walk.
Where do we meet?+
At the Bund, in front of the Customs House (海关大楼). Your guide will be there from 9:50.
Can I join alone or leave early?+
Yes — many guests come solo and leave with new friends. The walk is relaxed; you are free to step away at any point.
What is included in the price?+
A licensed English-speaking local guide, a specialty coffee at North Bund, and a relaxed two-hour riverside walk. Hotel pickup is not included; we meet at the Bund.
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?+
The walk is limited to 30 guests each week. If fewer than 2 guests join a given Friday, the walk is cancelled and you are refunded in full.
What is your cancellation policy?+
Flexible cancellation under our refund policy (shanghaiwelcome.com/refund-policy).