• Fuxing Park - The tour guide will meet the group at the hotel at 9:00 a.m. and then proceed to Fuxing Park to begin the highlight tour. Also known as Gujiazhai Park, Fuxing Park is a distinctive park in Shanghai that retains a classic French style, characterized by its plaids and patterns. It remains a popular spot for seniors’ morning exercises, offering a glimpse into the vibrant lives of retirees.
• Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence - This two-story European-style building was the former residence of Sun Yat-sen, also known as Sun Wen, a pioneering figure in the Chinese democratic revolution, founder of the Republic of China, and a significant contributor to modern Chinese history.
• Sinan Mansions - A Delightful Leisure and Entertainment Venue. Sinan Road, located in the Former French Concession of Shanghai, is a renowned French-style street. It features around twenty garden houses on both sides, showcasing nearly all residential styles of early 20th-century Shanghai. The area includes boutique hotels, apartment hotels, and corporate mansions, along with a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee houses, tea houses, clubs, convention centers, showrooms, cultural salons, designer shops, and recreational parks. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along this clean and romantic one-way street, shaded by plane trees, and experience tranquility amidst bustling Shanghai. The tour will then proceed to Jing’an Temple.
• Jing’an Temple - Located on West Nanjing Road in the vibrant downtown area of Shanghai, Jing’an Temple is one of the city’s most renowned temples. It offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city life, where visitors can admire the exquisite paintings and calligraphy by the Eight Eccentric Painters of Yangzhou in the Exhibition Hall of Buddhist Relics. A notable feature of the temple is the bronze bell from the Ming Dynasty.

The tour will then move to the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre to explore original propaganda posters from the 1940s to the 1990s.

• Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre - This private museum is dedicated to collecting and displaying over 6,000 original propaganda posters from the 1940s to the 1990s, covering the era of Chairman Mao and the political movements of New China. Founded by Mr. Yang Pei Ming, who began collecting posters as a hobby in 1995.

Next, the tour will head to the site of the Shanghai Expo 2010, a park featuring various exhibits on Chinese culture. Based on preferences, the guide will recommend dining options, ranging from local eateries to fine dining restaurants. In the afternoon, the tour will visit the China Art Museum to appreciate the works of modern and contemporary Chinese artists.

• China Art Museum - Transformed from the China Pavilion of the Expo 2010 Shanghai, this upside-down red pyramid is worth visiting for its impressive architecture and city views. The museum showcases masterpieces by modern and contemporary Chinese artists, with numerous temporary exhibitions, including international touring shows. A highlight is the multimedia replica of the famous painting ‘Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival,’ depicting life across various social sectors a thousand years ago.

The tour will then walk along Duolun Road to see life-size bronze statues of eminent writers and visit Luxun Park.

• Shanghai Duolun Road Cultural Celebrities Street - Formerly known as Darroch Road, this small part of Shanghai transports visitors to an era when Chinese literati and social elites were influential. Now a pedestrian street, it was home to many renowned writers, artists, poets, and social workers throughout the 1900s, including Ding Ling, Rou Shi, and Mao Dun.
• Hong De Tang Church - This grand church on Duolun Road is a rare architectural structure, possibly unique in the city, attracting much attention. Built in Chinese architectural styles, it is a Christian church where visitors might witness a wedding shoot.
• Lu Xun Memorial and Gravesite - Originally named Hongkou Park, it was renamed in 1956, marking Lu Xun’s 75th birthday and the 20th anniversary of his death. The government relocated Lu Xun’s tomb here and erected a statue in his memory, establishing the park as a place of remembrance. The tomb area spans about 1,600 square meters, with Mao Zedong’s inscription on the tombstone: “The Tomb of Lu Xun.” A bronze statue of Lu Xun stands in the grass before the tomb, evoking respect from all visitors.

The tour will then transfer to the Bund to admire the 26 buildings of various architectural styles along the waterfront.

• The Bund - A renowned waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River, the Bund is a symbol of Shanghai, showcasing the city’s blend of historical charm and future prosperity. Visitors will see 26 buildings of different architectural styles, including the Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, and appreciate the skyscrapers across the Huangpu River.
• The Bund City Sculptures - The tour will also view the Bund City Sculptures, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Huangpu Park, and Waibaidu Bridge.

Afterwards, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to the hotel, wrapping up the day’s memories and bidding farewell at the hotel.

• Knowledgeable tour guide
• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• All Fees and Taxes
• Entrance fee of the indicated attractions

• Lunch

This tour provides a great opportunity to explore must-see attractions and historical streets. With a private guide, we will learn about culture and history of Shanghai and enjoy scenery along the Huangpu River. The itinerary includes Fuxing Park, Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence, Sinan Mansions, Jing’an Temple, Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, China Art Museum, Duolun Road, Luxun Park and the Bund. According to your preference, your guide will recommend some delicious local foods to eat.

1. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle in Fuxing Park
2. Admire SHIKUMEN style old houses and bronze statues of the eminent writers along Duolun Road
3. Wander in the Bund to see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscrapers
4. Enjoy the masterpieces of China’s modern and contemporary artists at China Art Museum
5. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.