Experience the best of Shanghai on a private tour. Admire classical Chinese architecture at Yu Garden, explore the Bund, and enjoy panoramic views from Shanghai Tower. Hassle-free hotel pickup included.
Experience the best of Shanghai on a private tour. Admire classical Chinese architecture at Yu Garden, explore the Bund, and enjoy panoramic views from Shanghai Tower. Hassle-free hotel pickup included.
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The Bund - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will move to the Bund.
The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the…
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The Bund - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will move to the Bund.
The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel(Heping Fandian), Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. You will appreciate skyscrapers across the Huangpu River. -
Yuyuan Old Street - Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler’s store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.
You will walk along Yuyuan Old Street and visit a classical garden. -
Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Later, you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577.
Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style.
Then, we will transfer to M50 Creative Park.
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M50 Creative Park - In the characteristic industrial buildings of a former textile mill you will find a significant group of contemporary art galleries, cafes and craft shops.
The roster of galleries comes and goes. Some are tucked away upstairs in the buildings alongside other creative businesses so it is a good place to explore. From a quality point of view look out for ShangART who have two venues here, Chronos Art Centre, who specilise in new media; A+ and Antenna Space have also created large and good looking exhibition environments, preserving the character of the buildings. -
Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum - Shanghai Silk Museum follows after lunch,covering an area of 6000 square meters, it is located in Huangpu District and aims to promote the development of Chinese silk culture and industry. China is the world’s largest silk producer. The vast majority of Chinese silk originates from the mulberry silkworms.
The museum includes showing the miraculous silkworm planting, the elegant silk exhibition hall, the rich silk reeling production and the exquisite silk production.
According to your preference, your guide will recommend a place to eat, which could be a small local eatery or elegant cuisine restaurant.
Then, We will move to People’s Square and visit Shanghai Museum to learn about profound history and culture of Shanghai.
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People’s Square - Shanghai People’s Square is located at the very center of Shanghai and is the demarcation point of East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road. It is a flourishing place for people to look around.
Before 1949, the area of Shanghai People’s Square and the People’s Park was used as a famous horse racetrack which was built in 1861, honored as the ‘No.1 Racetrack in Far East’. Visitors still can find the ruins for the former main building standing at the northeast part of the People’s Square.
We will see many scenic spots around people’s square, such as the new Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theater, Shanghai History Museum and the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. -
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan) - Located in the center of Shanghai in People’s Square, Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Its style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.
The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art: Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade, Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture, Seals, and Minority Nationalities.
Then, we will transfer to Pudong to see Shanghai’s financial district and visit the Shanghai Tower.
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Pudong New Area - As a new and bustling district, Pudong offers visitors some of the most modern attractions, businesses, skyscrapers and shopping malls, all featuring the latest in entertainment, technology and fashion.
We will walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge where is good place to photograph skyscrapers. -
Shanghai Tower - The new landmark of Shanghai, the tallest building in Shanghai with a total height of 632 meters. The 118th floor of the tower has a indoor observation deck which is the world’s highest indoor observation deck and called the ‘Top of Shanghai Observatory’. Tourists are recommended to visit the exhibition hall on floor B1 first, and then take the express elevator to the 118th floor directly within only 55 seconds, its speed can reach 18 meters per second. Here, you have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai. You will have time to stop and admire the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River on the 119th floor. If the weather is nice enough, we will have a chance to see a spectacular sunset.
Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel. Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
- Lunch
- Lunch
Embark on a private tour to discover some of Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks. Benefit from a convenient pickup from your hotel and visit popular places like the Bund, Yu Garden, M50 Creative Park and Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum. Take a stroll down Yuyuan Old Street and visit Yu Garden; observe the fascinating process of silk production; delve into…
Embark on a private tour to discover some of Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks. Benefit from a convenient pickup from your hotel and visit popular places like the Bund, Yu Garden, M50 Creative Park and Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum. Take a stroll down Yuyuan Old Street and visit Yu Garden; observe the fascinating process of silk production; delve into some of the city’s premier art galleries at M50 Creative Park; appreciate the impressive buildings around People’s Square; enrich yourself with the deep history and culture at Shanghai Museum and savor breathtaking views of Shanghai from Shanghai Tower.
- Marvel at traditional Chinese structures, intricate sculptures and carvings at Yu Garden
- Experience the authentic Shanghai way of life at Yuyuan Old Street and local market
- Take a leisurely walk in the Bund and gaze at the 26 various buildings boasting different architectural styles
- Effortless pickups and drop-offs from your Shanghai hotel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.