4-Day Shanghai Memories Including Zhujiajiao Town
Just a short distance from the mega city of Shanghai is the peace and tranquility of Zhujiajiao, with its lakes, ancient canals, and traditional architecture. Why not experience the water culture of yesteryear while visiting Shanghai.
Price based on 2 travelers in a 3-star hotel
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 coexistence of classical and modernist style architectures along the Bund
Tour Itinerary
- None
Your guide will pick you up at the arrival hall of the airport and take you to the hotel in a private car. The guide will provide some information about Shanghai while you sit back and relax. The rest of today is free for you to recover from your trip or explore around the hotel. Your guide will provide helpful information if you wish to explore.
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, visit the first place Yuyuan Garden, which was a private garden that demonstrates the architecture and design style of China’s classical gardens.
Yuyuan Garden is over 400 years old and built in the classic old southern Chinese style. It is an oasis in the big city. A quick stop at a silk workshop to see the interesting process of how silk is made. After a traditional Chinese lunch, explore the Bund with its splendid array of art deco-style buildings.
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall offers a fascinating insight into Shanghai's future. The 2nd floor has a giant walk-around model of the city, and other floors have great displays and interactive exhibitions. An audio guiding device is included so that you can hear the commentary.
Head on to Shanghai Tower for a bird's eye view of Shanghai City from the 100th floor which is made of glass. Sightseeing on Floor 118 and Floor 119 is included.
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, your visit today focuses on the quaint Zhujiajiao Water Town and nicely-designed Xintiandi, which is a unique experience. You will drive to the beautiful water town after breakfast, which takes about 1 hour. Roam around the nicely preserved Zhujiajiao Water Town to see buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties along the winding canals near the old stone bridges. Walk along the waterside to witness the daily life of residents.
After lunch in this tranquil water village, head back to Shanghai to visit Xintiandi. Meaning "New Heaven and Earth", this is an old but renovated area of traditional Shanghai Shikumen “stone gate” Buildings. It has become a very affluent and trendy shopping and entertainment area.
- Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight. Wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for using Shanghai Highlights.
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, 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 the vehicles that we use 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.