Shanghai: Fudan University Guided Campus Tour

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Explore Fudan University’s historic Handan campus on a student-led tour—where tradition meets innovation and East meets West at one of China’s top academic institutions.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant academic life of Fudan University
  • Explore the Guanghua Twin Towers and Sunlight Avenue
  • Discover the Main Library and the Philosophy Building
  • Learn about Fudan’s role in shaping public discourse and policy
  • Hear stories about daily life at Fudan from your student guide

Description

Meeting Point: Main Gate of Handan Campus (220 Handan Road) Tour Hours: Morning Session: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Inclusions: ✓ 2-hour student-led walking tour (covering Guanghua Twin Towers, the Main Library, Philosophy Building, and “Sunlight Avenue”) ✓ 0.5-hour Interactive Q&A with current Fudan students Post-Tour Freedom: After the tour, enjoy a stroll through the tranquil gardens, visit the university bookstore, or explore nearby Wujiaochang—Shanghai’s vibrant academic and tech district. Tour Overview: Step into Fudan University, a symbol of modern Chinese higher education since 1905. Ranked among Asia’s top research institutions, Fudan blends rigorous academics with civic responsibility and intellectual openness. This tour offers a window into its unique identity: both proudly Chinese and globally connected. Begin your journey at the Guanghua Twin Towers, an architectural icon and administrative heart of the university. Stroll along Sunlight Avenue, the tree-lined central axis of campus life, where students gather between lectures and festivals unfold under open skies. Explore the Main Library, where traditional Chinese learning meets global academic resources. Visit the Philosophy Building, reflecting Fudan’s enduring strength in the humanities and social thought. Along the way, admire the fusion of classical courtyards and modern structures—a material reflection of the university’s evolving vision. Your student guide will share stories about daily life at Fudan: the “100th Lecture Hall,” student societies, campus rituals like morning reading along the moat, and the annual Fudan University Forum, which brings global thinkers into dialogue with young minds. You’ll also hear about Fudan’s role in shaping public discourse and policy, its extensive international partnerships, and how students navigate a competitive yet collaborative academic environment. Whether you’re curious about China’s intellectual landscape, planning to study abroad, or simply exploring Shanghai’s cultural heartbeat, this tour provides an insightful glimpse into the academic life and social energy of Fudan University—where rich in spirit, striving for excellence is more than a motto.

Includes

2hr bilingual tour (English/Chinese) 0.5hr at the campus canteen with interaction with current students Intimate group size (max 10 guests)

Important Information

  • The tour is conducted on foot The tour provides insights into both Chinese and global academic environments The tour includes visits to architectural and academic landmarks of Fudan University

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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