In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai was one of the most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities of East Asia, a centre of business and pleasure offering a vibrant lifestyle. On this day tour, experience the 1920’s wealthy lifestyle with your private local guide.
These decades saw the nobility of the Qing dynasty, other high-class citizens and rich, up-starters living a truly luxurious lifestyle in Shanghai. Food was always the most important part of Chinese society, and for the wealthy in the 1920s, the day always started with a delicate yam-cha breakfast, a compulsory activity for the rich. They also frequented fancy restaurants or boutique tea-houses, often with their pets (birds or crickets), and would choose their favourite dim-sum to enjoy with precious Chinese tea.
Today, you will be picked up in your hotel lobby at 7:30 am and taken to the restaurant --- Sense 8. The decoration and the food immerse you in elegant and exclusive scenes of times past— the decor of the restaurant mirrors the décor of the homes of members of the Qing Dynasty. Enjoy a range of old-school dim sum dishes like 20’s Shanghai that you can't find it anywhere else.
After breakfast, you will visit the Site-Memorial of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The well-protected historical architecture “shikumen”. The founder of the Communist Party started from here.
The bird market is the entertainment spot of old. In the market, people sell insects, bird, plants and fish. Here, different people with the same hobby. They all come here to pick their pets and exchange experiences!
The final stop is Yuyuan Bazaar, which is the old Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture market. There are various souvenir shops and restaurants. Here you can search for some small gifts for your family or friends or try some famous snacks if you're interested. Then, you will join a tea ceremony.
Yuyuan Garden is right next to the bazaar if you would like to visit, just let your guide know.
Gather the family for an introduction to Vietnam as we travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Kayak around the island cliffs of Halong Bay, master Kinh Van martial arts and cook up a fragrant Vietnamese meal during a homestay on the Mekong Delta. As we traverse the country, sleep aboard an overnight train and a traditional junk boat.
Hanoi - Explore Vietnam's vibrant capital, including the curious narrow streets of the Old Quarter.
Hoi An - Soak up the atmosphere of this charming ancient merchant's town on the banks of the Thu Bon River.
Ho Chi Minh City - Discover a secret underground weapons bunker and explore old Saigon's bustling back alleys.
Embark on a cruise around Dubai to see its highlights from the water with a yacht charter company that has been in operation for 15 years and serves over 1 million guests per year. Sail through the Dubai Marina to Bluewaters Island. Cruise over to the Dubai Eye, see the famous Jumeirah Beach and the Palm, and pass the Burj Al Arab.
You will receive a red-carpet welcome upon boarding your yacht. Enjoy breakfast or a barbecue on board, depending on the option chosen. You can spend quality time networking aboard the 65-foot vessel and above.
Benefit from creature comforts and amenities, including a dinette area with natural light. Take your seats in the lounge area with abundant sun and shade.
Please take note that the one-hour tour route circles around Dubai Marina, Ain wheel, JBR, Dubai Harbour and it includes water and tropical beverages onboard.
Each class lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the day and time are arranged with the students Our tango classes suit all levels. Learning to dance tango or perfecting your dance style will be much faster with our tango lessons
We offer you the opportunity to live a different night in the city of Buenos Aires, to feel the Tango essence as true tangueros do. Our Night Milonga tour will take you, accompanied by an expert guide, to one of the most emblematic Milongas in the heart of San Telmo neighbourhood. There you can practice your dance moves with group lessons, listen to a live orchestra and discover the culture of Buenos Aires along with the locals
Enjoy a unique Marrakech shopping tour through the labyrinth of the old medina, immerse yourselves into the vibrant souks and the colorful narrow alleys which please your eyes and satisfy your hearts.
This tour offers you a personlized experience and introduce you to the main highlights and the authentic items famous for Marrakech city Marrakech.
Meet your guide outside Cafe Argana, where you'll receive a brief overview and valuable tips for your unique tour.
Begin your journey through the vibrant alleys, starting from the bustling main square, and venturing deeper into distinct artisanal enclaves. Discover a tapestry of craftsmanship, from intricate textiles to exquisite pottery, as you navigate the labyrinthine streets teeming with cultural treasures.
Immerse yourself in the lively, colorful Spice Square, steeped in centuries of history. Delve into the rich tapestry of Moroccan customs and culture as you wander through this vibrant marketplace.
Experience the charm of exploring the 12th-century blacksmith souk, where ancient craftsmanship comes to life.
This guided Uzbekistan tour begins in the fertile Fergana Valley – the centre of traditional crafts – and continues across the country via all the main Uzbek cities, which were key points on the Great Silk Road and, as a result, were highly prosperous urban areas.
The Fergana Valley is the land of wise artisans, who have carried through centuries the secrets of skillful ancient masters specialized in producing silk and original ceramics. There you will visit a silk-weaving factory in Margilan, where the famous khan-atlas, a handmade silk, is produced following ancient technologies, and the village of Rishtan, Uzbekistan’s main pottery. Rishtan’s unique blue ceramics is highly popular among tourists, who often buy it as souvenirs.
The tour culminates in Samarkand and Bukhara – Uzbekistan’s two most famous cities, historical and cultural reserves boasting colossal architectural masterpieces of the Tamerlane's time and earlier historical periods.
You will also visit the Nuratau Mountains and immerse into the traditional life and culture. Unique folk traditions have been preserved almost unchanged there. You will see millstones for grinding grain, watch how carpets are hand-woven, try the freshest, eco-friendly products, national local dishes at homestay and enjoy freshly baked flatbread from tandoor oven. On the wild slopes of the Nurata Mountains, you can see rare animals listed in the Red Book — Severtsov’s argali, golden eagle and black vulture included in the Red Book.
The locals are very open and genuinely hospitable. You cannot see anywhere else, either in Samarkand, Bukhara or any other place, the handmade souvenirs such as local people sell.