27 Jul 2019
Our guides Sunflower and Esther (English names) picked us up promptly in our hotel lobby and arranged transportation to the French Concession area. Sunflower was bubbling with enthusiasm, and Esther was incredibly knowledgable about the history of the area-who lived in what buildings when, etc. She knew the area very well. After an extensive walk, including past the US Embassy (where Chinese guards yelled at me for taking a photo), Sunflower took us for lunch at a spot with the most delicious noodles! Great experience-highly recommend! This are of Shanghai is charming with tree-lined streets and lovely buildings.