Shanghai Trip Overview
Experience the private and convenient layover tour including Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai’s top attractions. Start your exploration of the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and have a local lunch there. In the afternoon, approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi. Walk on the famous Bund, have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai and sunset from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower .
1. Explore the best preserved water towns – Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
2. Wander in the Bund and admire the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles
3. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle at Xintiandi
4. Enjoy local speciality for lunch in Zhujiajao
5. Make the most of limited time with airport pickup and drop-off
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
Experience the private and convenient layover tour including Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai’s top attractions. Start your exploration of the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and have a local lunch there. In the afternoon, approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi. Walk on the famous Bund, have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai and sunset from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower .
1. Explore the best preserved water towns – Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
2. Wander in the Bund and admire the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles
3. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle at Xintiandi
4. Enjoy local speciality for lunch in Zhujiajao
5. Make the most of limited time with airport pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, No.36 Meizhou Road, Qingpu District Zhujiajiao Town, Shanghai 201713 China
Your tour guide will meet you at exit of airport at 08:30 a.m. or your arrival time. Then, transfer to Zhujiajiao and start Shanghai highlight tour.
Also known as the ‘Venice of Shanghai,’ Zhujiajiao is the best preserved of the four ancient water towns in the Shanghai area. With a history dating back over 1,700 years, Zhujiajiao is full of lovely canals and waterways, small alleys, picturesque bridges, and ancient buildings, many from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The best way to explore Zhujiajiao is on foot and by boat. We will stroll through 1,700 years of history on a leisurely boat tour of this delightful water town. Then, We will visit landmarks including Kezhi Garden, the Qing-period post office, the City God Temple and Yuanjin Temple. Zhujiajiao post office is the earliest post office in east China, which is the only well-preserved Qing dynasty post office in east China.
At noon, we will enjoy local specialty for lunch. After lunch, we will return back to Shanghai downtown and visit several iconic attractions.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China
Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city’s new generation. The outdoor cafés, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere. It was once the site of the first congress of the Communist Party, but is now lined with shopping and entertainment places.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shikumen Museum, Shanghai, No.25, 118 Alley, Taicang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai 200021 China
It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people’s room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.
Then, you will transfer to the Bund and see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Bund, The Bund, Shanghai
The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel(Heping Fandian), Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. You will appreciate skyscrapers across the Huangpu River.
Then, we will transfer to Pudong New Area and visit Shanghai Tower.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 China
As a new and bustling district, Pudong offers visitors some of the most modern attractions, businesses, skyscrapers and shopping malls, all featuring the latest in entertainment, technology and fashion.
You will walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge which is good place to photograph skyscrapers.
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
The new landmark of Shanghai, the tallest building in Shanghai with a total height of 632 meters. The 118th floor of the tower has a indoor observation deck which is the world’s highest indoor observation deck and called the ‘Top of Shanghai Observatory’. Tourists are recommended to visit the exhibition hall on floor B1 first, and then take the express elevator to the 118th floor directly within only 55 seconds, its speed can reach 18 meters per second. Here, you have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai. You will have time to stop and admire the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River. If the weather is nice enough, you have a chance to see a spectacular sunset.
Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to airport to catch your flight. Wrap your memories and say good-bye.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
