We’ve been hard at work for months building a brilliant portfolio of Shanghai Signature Experiences designed to blow your minds. In a good way! Because we believe that the key to appreciating a place is by seeing, understanding, being inspired, and having a fabulous time. Here are six ways to do just that in China’s second city. Click through to our brand new Bespoke Shanghai website to discover even more of the best things to do in Shanghai.
Explore Shanghai’s Art Deco wonders
Behind its hyper-modern aspect (and not just along the Bund), Shanghai is chock full of art deco treasures. But you’ve got to know where to look. Our intrepid expert has studied Shanghai’s history, architecture and urban development for more than 30 years, so he certainly does; you can be sure this Signature Experience will imbue you with a new-found wonder for the “Paris of the East”. Find out more here.
Party like it’s 1929 with custom cocktails
Shanghai remains one of the world’s most glamorous cities for a night on the town – so why not go the whole shebang and let the city’s top bartenders concoct designer cocktails just for you, with a dazzling blend of your chosen tipples and tastes? You’ll also visit a trio of the city’s hidden gem bars, and have one helluva VIP party, baby. Read about the full extent of the fun here.
Discover Shanghai’s forgotten Jewish past
Explore Shanghai on foot with an Israeli-born journalist and author who has spent the last twelve years studying and preserving the city’s Jewish history. You’ll learn how Shanghai was one of the only cities in the world to welcome Jews fleeing Hitler, the stories of its most influential Jewish residents, and you’ll explore a district once known as ‘Little Vienna’, once famous for its kosher delis, dance halls and bakeries. Find out more about the tour here!
Craft exquisite xiaolongbao dumplings
…then eat them! Guided by our experienced chef, you’ll master the tricky art of making Shanghai’s most famous delicacy from scratch. Perfectly pleated porky pockets filled with awesomely aromatic soup – what could be more divine? Seriously – your dinner party guests won’t know what hit them. Get the lowdown here.
Lift the curtain on the real Shanghai
See the Shanghai other tourists miss with this rough and ready ramble through the city’s fast disappearing old neighbourhoods. Meet real people living in the shadow of skyscrapers, get the scoop on where this great metropolis has come from, and where it might be headed. There’s more about this wonderful walking tour here.
Eat at the world’s best restaurants
Like its ever rising skyline, Shanghai stands tall in the global gastronomy leagues. If you take advantage of Bespoke’s itinerary design, you’ll get the latest scoop on the very best restaurants, chefs and dishes. Who does the most meltingly unctuous Shanghainese hong shao rou (red braised pork?) Which chefs will dazzle you with their creative take on modern European or contemporary Chinese? We have the answers and we’re here to share them with you. Learn how itinerary design works here.
Bespoke Shanghai is fully up and running and ready for business. We are proud to have already hosted high profile clients including Chanel, Audi and many of our existing Beijing customers. Click here to discover our full range of services and experiences.