Shanghai Private Gangster Walking Tour
by Newman Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£168.54Overview
This two-hour private walking tour in Shanghai focuses on the city’s early 20th-century gangsters and their influence. The guide recounts stories about major crime figures like “Big Eared” Du, known for his lucky monkey heads, and “Pockmarked” Huang, who controlled drug distribution via police cars. The tour visits locations connected to these gangsters, including the former residence of one of Shanghai’s richest opium dealers where the guide explains how he avoided jail when caught. Next, the group spends about 15 minutes at the mansion given to “Big Eared” Du, learning why this criminal leader was shown exceptional respect. The tour also passes the home of a Chinese customs officer who opposed Du’s operations. Visitors see the mansion built by a Dutch con-man who escaped punishment for a major robbery, along with the story of his successor’s grim fate. Finally, the tour includes a stop at the area once inhabited by White Russians, highlighting why their population exceeded the French by three to one in 1930s Shanghai. The tour is led by a native English-speaking professional guide and covers all activities described.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shanghai
Visit the former residence of one of Shanghai’s richest opium dealers and learn how he avoided jail time after being caught.
Shanghai
Spend about 15 minutes at the mansion gifted to “Big Eared” Du, Shanghai’s most powerful Chinese criminal leader, and find out why he was treated with high regard.
15 min
Shanghai
See the home of a Chinese customs officer who was a significant opponent of “Big Eared” Du.
Shanghai
Visit the mansion built by a Dutch con-man known for a major daylight robbery and hear about the unfortunate fate of the man who later took over the house.
Shanghai
Explore the area where White Russians lived and worked, and learn why they outnumbered the French three to one in 1930s Shanghai.
Meeting point
The Standard Meeting Point for Public, Private & Select Gangster Tours is outside exit 3 of Changshu Road Metro Station (lines 7 & 1) near the junction between Huaihai Road and Huating Road 常熟路地铁站3号出口, 在淮海路靠近华亭路.
End point
The Standard Meeting Point for Public, Private & Select Gangster Tours is outside exit 3 of Changshu Road Metro Station (lines 7 & 1) near the junction between Huaihai Road and Huating Road 常熟路地铁站3号出口, 在淮海路靠近华亭路.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Shanghai Private Gangster Walking Tour
by Newman Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£168.54Overview
This two-hour private walking tour in Shanghai focuses on the city’s early 20th-century gangsters and their influence. The guide recounts stories about major crime figures like “Big Eared” Du, known for his lucky monkey heads, and “Pockmarked” Huang, who controlled drug distribution via police cars. The tour visits locations connected to these gangsters, including the former residence of one of Shanghai’s richest opium dealers where the guide explains how he avoided jail when caught. Next, the group spends about 15 minutes at the mansion given to “Big Eared” Du, learning why this criminal leader was shown exceptional respect. The tour also passes the home of a Chinese customs officer who opposed Du’s operations. Visitors see the mansion built by a Dutch con-man who escaped punishment for a major robbery, along with the story of his successor’s grim fate. Finally, the tour includes a stop at the area once inhabited by White Russians, highlighting why their population exceeded the French by three to one in 1930s Shanghai. The tour is led by a native English-speaking professional guide and covers all activities described.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shanghai
Visit the former residence of one of Shanghai’s richest opium dealers and learn how he avoided jail time after being caught.
Shanghai
Spend about 15 minutes at the mansion gifted to “Big Eared” Du, Shanghai’s most powerful Chinese criminal leader, and find out why he was treated with high regard.
15 min
Shanghai
See the home of a Chinese customs officer who was a significant opponent of “Big Eared” Du.
Shanghai
Visit the mansion built by a Dutch con-man known for a major daylight robbery and hear about the unfortunate fate of the man who later took over the house.
Shanghai
Explore the area where White Russians lived and worked, and learn why they outnumbered the French three to one in 1930s Shanghai.
Meeting point
The Standard Meeting Point for Public, Private & Select Gangster Tours is outside exit 3 of Changshu Road Metro Station (lines 7 & 1) near the junction between Huaihai Road and Huating Road 常熟路地铁站3号出口, 在淮海路靠近华亭路.
End point
The Standard Meeting Point for Public, Private & Select Gangster Tours is outside exit 3 of Changshu Road Metro Station (lines 7 & 1) near the junction between Huaihai Road and Huating Road 常熟路地铁站3号出口, 在淮海路靠近华亭路.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.