Shanghai's tourism authorities announced a new walking tour route on Tuesday, inviting residents and tourists to explore the city's history, culture and glamour on foot.

The 12-kilometer route links up more than 50 spots in three districts, namely Huangpu, Jing'an and Xuhui. It starts from the Shanghai Tourist Distribution Center in Xuhui District and winds up at the Shanghai Bund Tourist Service Center.

The route includes some landmarks of the city such as Waitanyuan, literally "the origin of the Bund," Waibaidu Bridge and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, former residences of celebrities like renowned Chinese educator Cai Yuanpei, literary author Ba Jin, cartoonist Zhang Leping and playwright Ke Ling.