Shanghai · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
4 reviewed
Good 2-hour experiences fill up fast in Shanghai, and the best ones fill up first. Here are the 4 to book, with current prices and what sets each one apart.
Learn Chinese calligraphy in Shanghai with Lucie: ink, brush, and a fan souvenir plus tea/coffee in a small group, 2 hours.
“Wonderful class in a beautiful space. I really enjoyed learning about the history of Chinese characters and making my own beautiful fan. Lucy was very attentive and made sure I was happy with the finished calligraphy.”
Private 2-hour walk through Hongkou’s Jewish Ghetto: Ohel Moishe museum, JDC, Huoshan Park, daily-life streets, and Xiahai Temple.
“I had gone on the tour before and was somewhat disappointed about the knowledge the tour leader had about the Jewish area. She needs to get more information. Also did not visit the Peace Hotel or the ghetto homes as we did previously. I did not quite understand why the tour ended at a Temple that had nothing to do the the Jewish area.”
A small private Chinese ink and brush workshop in Shanghai with pickup, a translator, tea, and a take-home Shui Mo painting.
“I took this Chinese brushwork class on my last day in Shanghai. A local guide and translator Eric accompanied me and was very helpful! The art teacher, Ms. Zhang, walked me through a few exercises to practice the building blocks of linewRead more”
A private 2-hour Shanghai walk through nongtangs and local markets, with a guide, resident stories, and street-food options.
“The weather had a huge effect on our experience as it rained steadily and I got soaked and cold. The focus was on three different types of residential housing It was interesting to go into the alleyways that we would never have dared to venture into on our own. I waylaid the guide to see food outlets that took my attention. We were never invited into a private house so that was misleading.”
