GPS Walks

12/09/2023

🚶‍♂️🌞 Discover Shanghai with GPS Walks 🌞🚶‍♀️

The cooler autumn weather has arrived, and it's absolutely perfect for exploring the city! ☀️🏙️ Whether you're a local or a visitor, now is the ideal time to embark on a memorable adventure with our GPS Walks.

👣 Choose from three unique walking tours that will take you off the beaten path and uncover hidden gems.
🌆 Explore the city at your own pace, without the constraints of group schedules or reservations.
🌷 Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories of the city.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the weather and experience the city's charm like never before. Grab your smartphone, scan the QR code in WeChat, and let's get started on an unforgettable journey! 📱🗺️

30/04/2023

🚶‍♂️📱 Discover the Hidden Treasures of Shanghai with Our GPS Walking Tours! 🌟

Embark on a captivating journey through Shanghai's rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories with our GPS Walking Tours. Explore at your own pace, without the constraints of group schedules or the need for reservations. It's the perfect way to experience the city's charm and uncover its many hidden gems.

Our self-guided tours offer:
✅ Three unique walking tours to choose from
✅ Easy access – simply scan the QR code in WeChat to start
✅ No groups to join or hassle to worry about
✅ Unravel the mysteries of Shanghai's past and present

Whether you're a local or a visitor, our GPS Walking Tours will guide you through the captivating tales of gangsters, rival trading houses, haunted buildings, and the peculiarities of old Shanghai. Unveil the city's secrets as you wander its streets, immersing yourself in the stories that have shaped its unique character.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through the mesmerizing streets of Shanghai? Grab your smartphone and let's get started! 🚶‍♀️🌆🔍

27/04/2023

🎉🌞 May Holiday has arrived! Time to explore and rediscover Shanghai with GPS Walks! 🚶‍♀️🌆

The sun is shining, the skies are blue, and the city is waiting to share its secrets with you! Unearth the rich history, unique architecture, and captivating stories hidden within the bustling streets of Shanghai on our immersive GPS-guided walking tours.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, our app will guide you through the city's fascinating past, revealing tales that even lifelong Shanghainese may not know! Make the most of the beautiful weather and the holiday season to uncover the stories of Old Shanghai and beyond.

Start any time - Just scan the QR code in this post using WeChat to see the available tours, and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant heart of Shanghai. Happy exploring! 🗺️🥳

26/04/2023

🏘️🌳 Discover Shanghai's Unique Lanes: Uncover the Essence of the City 🌟🚶‍♂️

Take a journey through the historic lanes and lanehouses that are unique to Shanghai, and experience the vibrant heart and soul of this incredible city. These intricate neighborhoods have shaped Shanghai's one-of-a-kind culture and identity, showcasing the harmony of community living like nowhere else.

Within these bustling lanes, a diverse mix of people, ages, and social classes come together, creating a strong sense of community. Public spaces, such as shared kitchens and courtyards, promote close bonds between neighbors, as reflected in the old Chinese proverb: "Good neighbors are more helpful than far-away relatives."

Witness the many transformations of Shanghai's lanes over time – from preserved residences to renovated shopping areas and authentic lanehouses. Each corner holds captivating stories and history just waiting to be discovered.

Ready to explore the unique essence of Shanghai and the spirit of Shanghainese culture? Join one of our GPS-guided walking tours to uncover even more hidden gems and tales behind these fascinating lanes. To access the tour, simply scan the QR code using WeChat, and embark on your unforgettable journey through the city's enchanting lanes! 📱👣

17/04/2023

📍🚶‍♂️ Explore the Dark Underworld of Old Shanghai with GPS Walks 🚶‍♀️🎩

Dive into the gritty history of 1920s and 30s Shanghai with our fascinating GPS-guided walking tours! Discover how organized crime and gangs thrived in a city where crossing a street could mean evading capture. Uncover the stories of notorious gangsters like Huang Jinrong and Big Eared Du, who held immense power and influence over the city's criminal underworld.

Get a taste of the intrigue and suspense on our tour: Did you know that Big Eared Du, the boss of the Green Gang, always carried a monkey's head sewn into his robes to ward off a violent death, as foretold by a fortune teller? This and many other gripping tales await you on our GPS walks.

Don't miss this chance to explore the hidden depths of old Shanghai! Scan the QR code in WeChat and and embark on an adventure through the city's captivating past.

✅Start any time - no groups to join

12/04/2023

🏘️🚶‍♂️ The Hidden Legacy of Silas Hardoon's Lane Houses

Behind the quaint charm of Shanghai's lane houses lies a rags-to-riches tale of a man who left an indelible mark on the city. Silas Hardoon, in a classic tale of old Shanghai, arrived in the city penniless and went on to become one of the most influential property developers in history.

His passion for his lane houses extended to collecting rent payments personally, even as his wealth grew. It was in a tenant's kitchen, waiting for a late payment, that he met his wife Liza, with whom he would build a unique family, adopting 11 Chinese and 11 European children.

He built a property empire that would forever shape the landscape of the city and when he died he left a fortune worth an estimated 15 billion US Dollars in today's money. But who would be the lucky inheritor of such abundant wealth? A battle for the fortune would last for many years

As you stroll through the lanes, hear the stories that unfold behind closed doors. The legacy of Silas Hardoon and his family reminds us that every lane and lane house in Shanghai has its own tale to tell, waiting to be discovered by those who take the time to explore.

Hear more about this, and more stories of old Shanghai on our GPS walking tours.

Scan the QR code in WeChat to explore further....

30/03/2023

👻 Ghosts of the Normandie: Uncovering the Haunting Secrets of Shanghai's Past 🏚️

Have you ever walked by the Normandie Apartments and wondered about its intriguing history? Designed by the celebrated architect Laszlo Hudec, the wedge-shaped building was once a hub for foreign employees and stars of the Chinese film industry. But did you know that its dark past during the Cultural Revolution earned it a chilling nickname?

What led so many intellectuals, branded as enemies of the state, to take their own lives by jumping from the Normandie's roof? Can you uncover the tragic story of the once-beloved movie star who met a similar fate? And what about the whispers of her lingering presence, with hints of her favorite perfume still haunting the hallway outside her abandoned apartment?

Join our GPS guided walking tour and explore the eerie history of the Normandie Apartments. Simply scan the QR code in WeChat to start your adventure. Are you brave enough to delve into the ghostly secrets that lie within the walls of this iconic Shanghai building? 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️👻

29/03/2023

🔍 Uncover Shanghai's Secrets: Intriguing Tales & Hidden Treasures on Your Own Time 🗺️

Embark on a journey through Shanghai's vibrant history as you explore the city's hidden gems and unravel the captivating stories of gangsters and pioneers who shaped it! Experience our tailor-made GPS Walking Tours any time, at your own pace - no need to join any groups.

Simply scan the QR code in WeChat to begin your adventure. Choose from 3 intriguing walking tours and make the most of the perfect walking weather this weekend. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to uncover the secrets of Shanghai! 🌟

29/03/2023

🏰 Discover Shanghai's Majestic Mansions: Who Built the Finest? 🤔

Ever wondered about the rivalries that shaped Shanghai's incredible architecture? Join our captivating GPS walking tour and uncover the story of two legendary trading houses vying for the title of the grandest mansion in town!

As you stroll through the gardens, what secrets will these hidden villas reveal? Can you imagine the opulence and grandeur of the taipans? Who triumphed in this battle of wealth and prestige, and which mansion stands the test of time?

Delve into the fascinating history of concession-era Shanghai, and the role these mansions played during World War II and under Chairman Mao Ze Dong's rule.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the legacies of the great trading houses and witness the remnants of a bygone era. Are you ready to step into a world of intrigue and rivalry? Join our GPS walking tour by scanning the QR code in WeChat! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🌟

03/11/2022

A gruesome murder down an unassuming Shanghai lane took place behind this doorway in 1938.

It was the victim's love of antique porcelain that delivered him into the hands of his assassins, who hacked him to death with a machete.

Want to find out more and discover a few other hidden Shanghai stories?

Join our Ferguson Lane Hidden Villas GPS Walking Tour. Scan the QR in this post in WeChat

03/11/2022

Take a stroll with a difference in Shanghai this weekend. Discover secret gardens, hidden villas and hear stories about some of the colourful characters that helped shape the city on our GPS Walking Tours. Open WeChat and scan the QR code in this post to join.

Start any time
3 unique tours available

25/10/2022

Discover some of Shanghai's hidden gems and hear some stories about the gangsters and chancers that helped build the city on one of Our GPS Walking Tours.

Totally flexible. Just scan the QR code in WeChat to start.

No groups to join. No hassle. 3 Walking Tours to choose from.

It's going to be great weather for a walk this weekend!

17/10/2022

10/10/2022

Find a few hidden secrets Beyond the Bund on our GPS Walking Tour. We'll delve into the hidden places behind the famous waterfront, and discover the stories of the visionaries and architects, the adventurers and a few dubious characters who shaped the Shanghai we know today.

Scan the QR below in WeChat

09/10/2022

Have a stroll on our Ferguson Lane Hidden Villas GPS Walking tour. Discover the past of one of the city's most iconic neighbourhoods. We'll explore the tree lined streets of the former French Concession, discover hidden villas, secret gardens and the stories behind the characters that shaped the history of the city.
Start at Jiaotong University Metro Exit 7

Scan QR below in WeChat to start

09/10/2022

Discover something new in Shanghai this weekend with a GPS guided walk on WeChat. Explore at your own pace.

Scan the QR code in WeChat

Choose your walk and head to the start point when you're ready.

Let the commentary guide you

Enjoy discovering new places and their stories