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Discover Shanghai’s industrial past on a walking tour along the Suzhou Creek. Explore M50 Creative Park, visit Changhua Road Wharf, and end at the Shanghai Textile Museum.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s industrial past along the Suzhou Creek
• Explore M50 Creative Park, a former textile factory turned art hub
• Visit Changhua Road Wharf and learn about the city’s industrial rise
• Admire the architectural landmark of Tian An 1000 Trees
• End the tour at the Shanghai Textile Museum, the birthplace of the city’s textile glory

Description

Begin your journey through the city’s reborn industrial quarter. Walk from Jiangning Road Station to M50 Creative Park, a transformed textile factory that is now a thriving art hub on the Suzhou Creek. Explore renowned galleries such as ShanghART, Island6, and M97, and enjoy open-air graffiti walls along Suzhou Creek. Next, follow the riverbank to Changhua Road Wharf, where you’ll learn how the Suzhou Creek powered Shanghai’s industrial rise. View preserved riverside warehouses and bridges that tell stories of Shanghai’s industrial age. Continue to Tian An 1000 Trees, an architectural landmark that celebrates nature and creativity on the old industrial site. Admire 1,000 concrete columns crowned with trees, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. Finally, pass through the former textile district, once the heart of Shanghai’s “Cotton Empire,” to reach the Shanghai Textile Museum. End the tour at the birthplace of Shanghai’s textile glory, from handlooms to haute couture.

Includes

Guided walking tour Visit to M50 Creative Park Visit to Changhua Road Wharf Visit to Tian An 1000 Trees Visit to Shanghai Textile Museum Coffee or beverage.

Important Information

• The tour is approximately 4.5 km long and takes about 4 hours. The pace is leisurely and suitable for all ages. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and a camera.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund