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2-Hour Yu Garden in Oldcity and Cricket Boxing Culture Experience
Product code 22649P25
From
From USD 104
Dates
Oct 2, 2025 to Oct 1, 2027
Start times
1:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 4-9, Adult ages 10-80
Options
Morning Tour, Afternoon Tour
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 104
2-Hour Yu Garden in Oldcity and Cricket Boxing Culture Experience
View all photos
Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
This family friendly private Shanghai Old Town tour takes you to see a kaleidoscopic sequence: luxuriant old mansions, markets, old city wall, old streets, hidden alleyways, street food as well as to learn about interesting cricket fighting culture. Cricket fighting was nurtured by Tang Dynasty emperors more than 1,000 years ago, and later popularized by commoners. It is now a passed pastime enjoyed by only aging Shanghai and Beijing dudes.
Overview
This family friendly private Shanghai Old Town tour takes you to see a kaleidoscopic sequence: luxuriant old mansions, markets, old city wall, old streets, hidden alleyways, street food as well as to learn about interesting cricket fighting culture. Cricket fighting was nurtured by Tang Dynasty emperors more than 1,000 years ago, and later popularized by commoners. It is now a passed pastime enjoyed by only aging Shanghai and Beijing dudes.
What's Included
Included
Cricket fight experience
Professional guide
Entrance fee
Snacks (street food)
Public transportation (from hotel to the beginning spot of the tour)
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel is two minutes away on foot to "Exit 1 of Yuyuan Garden Station on Line 10 or Line 14"
End point
Tour ends anywhere as you like in downtown (5 km from People's Square)
Itinerary
Stop 1
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
The largest ancient private mansion representing harmony between men and heaven in old China is now the oasis of tranquility in the middle of ultra-bustling city. Enjoy its ingenuity with your guide.
Stop 2
50 minutes
Stop 2
Visit one of the few lively markets for earthy folks going about alleyway pastimes. In summer, the market turns to be the coliseum of cricket warriors ...
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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