Shanghai History Museum

At 08:00 you will be met by our tour guide and driver at your hotel lobby in Shanghai. Today’s first stop is the Shanghai History Museum on the ground floor exhibiting shanghai’s past and developments.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

After that you’ll pay a visit to Urban Planning Exhibition Hall at People’s Square which showcases the ever-changing face of Shanghai and is an essential visiting point for tourists who are interested in the evolution of the city.

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

Then you will take a walk in the Nanjing Road which is the earliest and the best known shopping street in Shanghai.ew of Shanghai’s dramatic city landscape.

The Bund (Wai Tan)

Walking along the Nanjing Road you will arrive at the Bund Area, the must go place for any one traveling to Shanghai for sightseeing.

Huangpu River

And then board a ship to have a Huangpu River cruise, you will pass by the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance. They are symbols of Shanghai’s past. You will conclude the day visiting the Pearl Market where you can appreciate some nice pearl artworks. You will have the opportunity to purchase the fine products. Note there is an option to exclude this part of the tour by choosing the (No-shopping) option when booking.

Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

You will meet your tour guide in your hotel lobby at 08:00. Today’s adventure starts with the Oriental Pearl TV Tower to obtain a panoramic view of Shanghai’s dramatic city landscape.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Then you will visit Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden which was originally built for Pan’s parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age.

Yuyuan Old Street

Nearby it is Yuyuan Market, a bustling marketplace set in an old Chinese neighborhood with traditional architecture and shops selling everything from local snacks to various souvenirs.

Jade Buddha Temple

After lunch(at your own expense), you will continue to visit the hundreds-year-old Jade Buddha Temple. The temple was built to keep two jade Buddha statues which had been brought from Burma by a monk named Huigen.

Xintiandi

The following stop will be Xintiandi, a great place for leisure and amusement where you will meet rows of shops and bars transformed from Shikumen houses.

Former French Concession

After that you will pay a visit to Shanghai French Concession. This area records some special history of the city in the 1850-1920s. And you will see many buildings in western style. The tour concludes with a visit to the silk market to learn about the rich history of Chinese silk culture and see some nice silk products crafted at the market. Again, there is an option to exclude this part of the tour by choosing the (No-shopping) option when booking.