3-Day Essence of Shanghai Tour

Shanghai is an intoxicating blend of ancient culture and an ultra-modern mega city. Experience both parts of this mix, you will never be the same.

Highlights

• Wander the exquisite pavilions/halls/rockeries/ponds and cloisters of the classic Yuyuan Garden.
• Enjoy a nice panoramic view from the Shanghai World Financial Center.
• See the coexist of classical and modernist style architectures along the Bund

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Shanghai Arrival

• None

Our tour guide will meet you outside the arrival hall and transfer you to the hotel when you arrive in Shanghai.

After getting settled at the hotel, rest or explore the downtown area on your own for the rest of the day.

Day 2 Shanghai Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, Tianzifang

• Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, visit the first place Yuyuan Garden, which is a private garden that demonstrates the architecture and design style of China’s classical gardens.

Go on to Tianzifang which showcases traditional Shikumen architecture, narrow alleys, art studios, boutiques, and bustling cafes in Shanghai

After lunch, move onto the Shanghai Tower, a super tall skyscraper with a breathtaking view of both the old and new Shanghai.

The Bund is a must for tourists who come to Shanghai. The structures that coexist, both classical and modernist styles, have become the symbol of Shanghai.

Note: Yuyuan Garden will be closed every Monday (except for Chinese public holidays). Your travel advisor will arrange another site for a visit during this period.

What's Included

• Entrance fees to attractions listed above
• Private tour guide and driver throughout the tour
• Authentic local meals as listed in the itinerary
• Centrally located hotels with breakfasts
• Service charges & government taxes

Good to Know

• This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
• You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
• Your guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby on the tour date at the appointed time.
• The meal (if included) is in a Chinese restaurant and your guide will help you order the dishes according to your taste.
• There is absolutely no forced shopping.

Our Guides and Vehicles

Excellent Local Guides

All of our tour guides are certified and experienced. They are local experts with detailed knowledge about attractions, history, culture and more. They know the best places to visit and can give you advice on restaurants that serve great local food, the best places to shop, or theaters for the best shows in town.

Private Car and Driver

We use modern air-conditioned luxury cars for families or 2-3 persons and small buses for small groups of 4-7 persons.

We ensure that all of our vehicles are well-maintained (not over 4 years) and always very clean. Our drivers are very nice and careful with over 5 years of driving experience.