• Yuyuan Old Street - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Shanghai Old City and start the highlight tour. 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. Then, we will learn about the use of traditional Chinese Medicine at an ancient Chinese pharmacy - Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Yu Garden was a private garden of the Pan family in the Ming Dynasty. It was the largest and most prestigious of its era in Shanghai after it was completed. 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 exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai. You can walk to the Zigzag Nine Bend Bridge. Chinese people believe that the number nine symbolizes auspiciousness. Walking across the Bridge is said to bring people good luck. The Bridge leads to Mid-Lake Pavilion Teahouse, which is the oldest teahouse in Shanghai. Then, we will transfer to China Art Museum to enjoy the masterpieces of China’s modern and contemporary artists. - China Art Museum - The museum was transformed from the China Pavilion of the Expo 2010 Shanghai, an upside-down red pyramid. A visit is worth it just for the extravagant building and its vistas of the city. It is dedicated to demonstrate the masterpieces of a number of China’s modern and contemporary artists. Works on display span modern and contemporary periods, and there are numerous temporary exhibitions, including touring shows from abroad. The stunning highlight of the museum is the multimedia replica of the famous painting ‘Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival one thousand years ago, which vividly shows the life of all social sectors at that time. Then, we will continue to the site of the Shanghai Expo 2010, a park that offers a variety of exhibits about Chinese culture. According to your preference, your guide will recommend a place to eat, which could be a small local eatery or elegant cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, we will explore the Historical Sites around Former French Concession area. - Wukang Road - Wukang Road is only 1.17 km long. There are 21 outstanding city-level historical buildings and 22 district-level cultural protection relics. Each house and its detail show its stories and history. All of the buildings on the road are in European style, and while walking on Wukang Road you’ll get the sense that you have arrived in Europe. Wukang Building is the most famous building on Wukang Road. The building, shaped like a giant vessel, was the most famous English-styled building in Shanghai back in the 1930s. The Wukang Building was designed by Hudec, the well-know architect. - Hengshan Lu (Hengshan Road) - With a length of 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles), Hengshan Road is a quiet and elegant passage between Xujiahui, the commercial center to the south, and Huaihai Road, the fashionable shopping street to the north in Shanghai Former French Concession. These two bustling areas were built by the French in the 1920s. Hengshan Road is lined with leafy trees and European-style constructions. Currently, many of its buildings are used as bars, making Hengshan Road a famous bar street. It is popular among overseas tourists and expats as it is close to the embassy area. - Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence - The former residence of Song Qingling, located at No. 1843, Huaihai Middle Road, Shanghai, is an important place for the great man Song Qingling to live and engage in state affairs for a long time. From 1948 to 1963, Song Qingling worked and lived here for 15 years. It is a small house with red tiles and white walls. The house was originally a German private villa. The total area of the former residence is more than 4300 square meters, which is divided into front garden, main building and back garden. Then, we will take a cruise to enjoy the scenery and modern skyscrapers along the Huangpu River. - Huangpu River - The Huangpu River divides two iconic but different Shanghai sights: modern skyscrapers in the Pudong area and 26 various buildings of different architectural styles on the west side. We will take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river including the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower. 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 fees to all listed attractions

• Lunch

Experience the vigor of Shanghai, the vibrant economic hub of China, on this 8-hour privately guided exploration of its historic landmarks and futuristic marvels. Wander through the Old City of Shanghai and visit the largest antiquated garden of the city - the Yu Garden; explore the China Art Museum and the Shanghai Expo Axis; delve into the historic landmarks on Wukang Road; and embark on a river cruise to appreciate the modern skyscrapers along the Huangpu River. Based on your culinary preferences, your guide will suggest some flavorful local dishes.

1. Marvel at the western-influenced architecture in the former French Concession area
2. Admire the works of China’s modern and contemporary artists at the China Art Museum
3. Deepen your understanding of Shanghai’s history through your private guide
4. Benefit from a stress-free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Shanghai

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