Shanghai Trip Overview
This unique tour features two very different sides of Shanghai, both ancient and ultra modern. You’ll first enjoy a short trip just 1-hour outside of Shanghai to the charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. You’ll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge, stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You’ll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple and sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork in bamboo leaves (zha rou) and traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride.
You’ll then return to Shanghai to visit three modern sites, including an amazing view from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower, the worlds largest Starbucks, a symbol of modern China with its sprawling layout and coffee making experience. Lastly, you’ll ride the Maglev a 400kph train and learn more about this innovation at the Maglev museum.
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
This unique tour features two very different sides of Shanghai, both ancient and ultra modern. You’ll first enjoy a short trip just 1-hour outside of Shanghai to the charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. You’ll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge, stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You’ll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple and sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork in bamboo leaves (zha rou) and traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride.
You’ll then return to Shanghai to visit three modern sites, including an amazing view from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower, the worlds largest Starbucks, a symbol of modern China with its sprawling layout and coffee making experience. Lastly, you’ll ride the Maglev a 400kph train and learn more about this innovation at the Maglev museum.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, No.36 Meizhou Road, Qingpu District Zhujiajiao Town, Shanghai 201713 China
Zhujiajiao is a water town just an hour outside of Shanghai. It was established about 1,700 years ago. It features 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today. The many shops nestled into the historic buildings and stone streets lined are bustling with with food vendors. Gondola rides along the canals are popular activities are included. Qing Dynasty Post Office, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple visit will make your water town tour complete.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.) It has the world’s highest observation deck and the world’s fastest elevators at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world’s A truly amazing view and experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: West Nanjing Road, Nanjing West Road, Shanghai China
You may think a Starbucks is not a tourist attraction, but you’ll be amazed at this world’s largest Starbucks. A massive store with a huge range of foods, stations, coffees, teas, as well you can see beans roasting and a wide range of stations offering various delicacies in Italian-style. A must see.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shanghai Maglev Museum, No.2100 Longyang Road, Shanghai China
This technological marvel is the fastest commercial high-speed electric train in the world and designed to connect Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the outskirts of central Pudong It cost $1.2 billion to build. It hums along at over 300km/hr, the highest speed can be reach at 421KM/hour. It takes only 7 minutes from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Rd station. You’ll enjoy the maglev itself as well as learn more about this marvel in the Maglev Museum.
Duration: 45 minutes
