Private Contemporary Art Walking Tour in Shanghai

Shanghai, China

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Delve into Shanghai's thriving underground art scene with a private guide during a walking tour of 50 Moganshan Road, aka M50. This renovated warehouse contains Shanghai's hottest art district, with resident avant-garde artists such as Liu Dao, who makes interactive installations about technology, and Zhou Tiehai, who creates modern work with a satirical twist. Your guide takes you to top galleries and studios where you can find cutting-edge art and gain insight into China's internationally renowned contemporary arts movement.

Private art tour of the galleries of 50 Moganshan Road (M50) in Shanghai
Experience the growing underground culture of modern and avant-garde art in China
Tour the complex of studios and galleries with your guide
Gain an in-depth understanding of China's contemporary art scene

What's Included

Private walking tour
Local English-speaking guide

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

50 Moganshan Road
50 Mo Gan Shan Lu, Pu Tuo Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200071

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

After pickup at your Shanghai hotel, your guide takes you over to 50 Moganshan Road, a site that was once full of abandoned warehouses. Since 2000, 50 Moganshan Road, or M50, has been transformed by more than 100 resident artists into a thriving scene with artist studios, gallery exhibits and a few cafes.

Your informative guide shares the history of the contemporary arts movement in Shanghai as you tour the large complex. Stop by galleries like BizArt, a non-profit that promotes young up-and-coming artists, and check out Eastlink, known for some of the city’s most controversial exhibitions. Expect to see a variety of media including photography, sculpture, painting, furniture, graffiti and more.

If you’re lucky, your guide can introduce you to some of the resident artists during your tour. Relish the chance to learn about modern styles in China’s contemporary art and enjoy a firsthand experience of the world’s most vibrant art scenes while in Shanghai. With a local guide, you’ll be able to see more and come away with a deeper understanding of modern art in China.

Tours are offered in the morning and afternoon, making it easy to fit into your sightseeing schedule.

M50 Creative Park

Admission Ticket Included

Shanghai Pathways-Private One-day and Walking Tours

Admission Ticket Free

Moganshan Road

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

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We met Janny at M50, we had an...

Phillip C, Dec 2014

We met Janny at M50, we had an interesting afternoon strolling around the galleries. Janny was very friendly and made the visit enjoyable. If we had not done this tour I think we would have trouble locating this area and all the galleries inside. An enjoyable afternoon.