Thames Town is a replica of a classic British town in the outskirts of Shanghai. Chinese people sometimes say, “the way to live best is to eat Chinese food and live in a British house.” We will find out whether that is true.

We will meet at Hengshan Road metro station and take a van to Sheshan. (For those bringing their own bike, there will also be transportation for the bikes.) Upon arrival, we will start our ride from the base of Sheshan Mountain, the only mountain range in Shanghai. The area is perfect for cycling with much greenery and very well-paved roads. We will proceed to bike around the Moon Lake Sculpture Park by the Phoenix Hill and East Sheshan. Then we will continue our ride to Thames Town and bike along the picturesque lake and on the cobblestone streets with Victorian, Georgian and Tudor style houses while playing a game of Spot-the-Statue-of-famous-Brits.

For an authentic English experience, we will of course have fish and chips for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will continue to ride to Tianma Hill for a hike. It is not known to many that in Shanghai there is a leaning tower. If a comparison were to be made based on the age and tilt, the Shanghai leaning tower exceeds the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

There are different paths to get to the top of the hill where we may have scenic views on a clear day. Walking among the bamboo forest, we will be refreshed with nature.

After the hike, we will take the van back to Hengshan Road metro station.

Cycling Distance: around 25km

What’s included:

- Roundtrip transportation from Shanghai to Sheshan (including bike transport)

- English-speaking guide and technician

- Bike and helmet rental (you may bring your own)

- Water, snack/fruit

- Lunch, hot drinks or cold beer

- Entrance tickets

DATE:

Monday, January 15

TIME:

8 AM Registration, 8:15 AM - 6 PM

COST:

RMB 500 (RMB 450 if you bring your own bike)

MEET:

Exit 1, Hengshan Road Station on Metro line 1

263 Hengshan Rd (near Yongjia Rd)

(metro line 1, Hengshan Road station, exit 1)

衡山路 263号, 近永嘉路

Please complete the online registration by January 13. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Julie Chun, WeChat: juliechunshanghai

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after January 13, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.