Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 Hours
Do this because
You can enjoy convenient hotel transfers with a private driver
Your professional guide will decode cultural symbolism at landmarks like Yu Garden and The Bund
There's time to explore the classical Yu Garden and the spiritual Jade Buddha Temple
The schedule can be adjusted to your pace, balancing Shanghai's heritage and modern charm
What to expect
Discover Shanghai's blend of history and modernity on this engaging tour. Your exploration begins at the 16th-century Yu Garden, where you'll admire the "Rock of Exquisite Jade" and calligraphy pavilions. As you stroll past arched bridges and lotus ponds, your guide will explain how rockeries and lattice windows embody "cosmic harmony" and reveal Taoist design elements. On Mondays, the Yu Garden tour is closed, and you'll visit the Shanghai Zoo Panda House.Next, you'll visit the Jade Buddha Temple, home to two rare jade statues from Myanmar. Here, you can marvel at the impressive Sitting Jade Buddha and the reclining Buddha...
Discover Shanghai's blend of history and modernity on this engaging tour. Your exploration begins at the 16th-century Yu Garden, where you'll admire the "Rock of Exquisite Jade" and calligraphy pavilions. As you stroll past arched bridges and lotus ponds, your guide will explain how rockeries and lattice windows embody "cosmic harmony" and reveal Taoist design elements. On Mondays, the Yu Garden tour is closed, and you'll visit the Shanghai Zoo Panda House.Next, you'll visit the Jade Buddha Temple, home to two rare jade statues from Myanmar. Here, you can marvel at the impressive Sitting Jade Buddha and the reclining Buddha while learning about the temple's history and Buddhist rituals. The tour continues through the Former French Concession, where you'll see Art Deco villas and traditional shikumen lanes. Your guide will point out landmarks like Cathédrale Saint-Ignace and Sun Yat-sen's residence, sharing stories from the area's past.The final stop is The Bund, Shanghai's iconic riverside. You'll gaze across the Huangpu at Pudong's modern skyline while admiring colonial-era buildings on the west bank. As the sun sets, watch the city light up, capturing the striking contrast between old and new Shanghai.
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What's included
Private transportation
Entrance ticket
Tour guide
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to remember
Know in advance:
Please provide the full name and passport number of all participants at checkout
Infants aged 0-3 can participate free of charge
Remember to bring:
Your passport
It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Provider
Discover Beijing Tours
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Meeting point:
This activity includes pick-up. Your tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.