Shanghai Audio Tour: A Journey Through Time and Towers

Above photo: 钉钉, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Embark on the Echoes of Shanghai: A Journey Through Time and Towers

Behind the ornate lions of Shanghai’s Bund, secrets linger in the marble shadows and neon reflections. Here, fortunes were made and lost overnight, and silent witnesses still stand atop roofs weathered by revolution and intrigue.

This self-guided audio tour invites you to slip between worlds—exploring both the famous façades and the hidden corners few ever find. Walk at your pace as scandals, rebellions, and whispered alliances come alive right where they happened.

What shocking event at the HSBC Building once shattered diplomatic ties on these very stones? Which hidden suite in the Peace Hotel still holds echoes of an unsolved mystery? Why did a notorious warlord flee into the fog along this waterfront late one stormy night?

Feel every step pulse with new possibility as Shanghai’s grand stage unfurls its drama before your eyes. The city will never look—or sound—the same again.

The secrets are waiting. Start walking into Shanghai’s untold past now.

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes
• Distance: Around 3.3 km (2.1 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 1h 32min
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including HSBC Building (Shanghai), Jiang Customs Building, The Bund

Experience the charm of Shanghai like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Shanghai's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Shanghai on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏠  Custom House, Shanghai (5min)
• 🏦  Russo-Chinese Bank Building (2min)
• 🏨  Peace Hotel (4min)
• 🏨  Peace Hotel (5min)
• 🏛️  Rockbund Art Museum (4min)
• 🌳  Huangpu Park (2min)
• 🗿  Shanghai People's Heroes Memorial Tower (1min)
• 🕍  Beth Aharon Synagogue (3min)
• 🌉  Waibaidu Bridge (4min)
• 🏦  Bank of China Building, Shanghai (4min)
• 🏢  North China Daily News Building (3min)
• 🌳  2014 Chinese New Year's Eve's Eve Shanghai Bund Chen Yi Square stampede incident (5min)
• 📍  The Bund (5min)
• 🛃  Jiang Customs Building (5min)
• 🏢  HSBC Building (Shanghai) (5min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Shanghai with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Antiquity (2min)
• 🏛️    Imperial Era (3min)
• 🏛️    Republic Era (4min)
• 🏛️    People's Republic Era (3min)
• 🌍    Shanghai's Alluvial Landscape (2min)
• 🌍    Shanghai Divided By Huangpu (2min)
• 🌍    Climate (3min)
• 🌟    Shanghai Demographics Overview (2min)
• 🌟    Religion (3min)
• 🌟    Language (3min)
• 🎭    Structure (2min)
• 🎭    Administrative Divisions (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: ScareCriterion12, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: 钉钉, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Paul Pak-hing Lee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Legolas1024, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ruazn2, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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