Beijing, Shanghai tour
Discover Shanghai's timeless elegance on a 4-day private tour, blending ancient treasures like the Jade Buddha Temple with modern marvels at People's Square.
Experience the captivating contrasts of Shanghai on this private 4-day tour. Begin with a seamless airport or train station transfer to your hotel, then enjoy free time to explore the city's vibrant energy. Day two immerses you in modern Shanghai, starting at People's Square, where you'll visit the Shanghai Museum, home to over 112,000 artifacts spanning millennia. On day three, discover spiritual serenity at the Jade Buddha Temple, an active monastery with Song Dynasty architecture, followed by a stroll through the historic Shanghai Bazaar and the exquisite Yu Yuan Garden in the Old City. Your final day offers leisure time before a transfer to the airport or train station. This tour provides a curated introduction to Shanghai's cultural and historical highlights, perfect for discerning travelers seeking an authentic urban adventure.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Pick up from Shanghai airports or Shanghai railway stations and transferred to your hotel in Shanghai (booked by us). You are free and explore the city on your own for the remainder of the day.
Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai. First come to People's Square in the city center, covering 140,000 square meters, surrounded by the municipal government office building, the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Hall and the Grand Theatre. You are arranged to visit Shanghai Museum . The museum has the selection of over 112,000 Chinese cultural relics from the Old Stone Age to modern times.

Then walk to the Nanjing Pedestrian Road . It is regarded as the first commercial street in Shanghai. It was first built in 1851. Now Nanjing Road has turned into the number one site for shopping in the city.

Wander from the eastern end of Nanjing Road to the Bund. The Bund (Waitan) is one of the most noted architectural symbols of Shanghai. The Bund in Shanghai was first used when the first British company opened a office there in 1846. The Bund, or the waterfront,is now surrounded by about 50 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance.

After lunch, embark on a cruise boat cruising on the Huangpu River passing by the Bund on the west bank and Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, World Financial Center and more futuristic buildings at Lujiazui in Pudong on the east bank of Huangpu River.

Continue to visit the new development zone in Pudong - Lujiazui, which is teemed with the futuristic, avant-garde buildings - Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Building, Bank of China Tower. Taking the elevator to the 88-storey Observation Deck of Jinmao Tower to have a bird's eye view of Huangpu River. Back to your hotel.

Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai. First Jade Buddha Temple. Jade Buddha Temple , is the most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Located at 170 Anyuan Road, the temple was established in 1918 with the style of the Song Dynasty. It is an active temple with over 70 monks.

Move on to Shanghai Bazaar and Yu Yuan Garden. Yuyuan is the most famous garden in Shanghai. It is located in the heart of Shanghai's Old City (Shanghai bazaar), one of the few existent old tourist places in Shanghai. Shanghai bazaar is teemed with a great number of small streets and lanes where vendors sell their products and food stuffs to the tourists and local people.

After lunch, continue to visit the Longtang s in Jingan District. Longtangs in Shanghai are just like Hutongs in Beijing, the lanes lined with houses where people have more chances to communicate with each other. In the Longtangs, people meet together, are closely associated, thus bringing forth a strong sense of localism, safety and family-likeness.

Finally come to Xintiandi. Xin Tian Di will be something like Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong and Clarke Quay in Singapore. It is is situated at Lane No.181 of Taicang Road Shanghai, the old Shikumen residential area. Now it is a good blend between the modern and new buildings around and the old area, hence Shikumen Xintiandi. Back to your hotel.

Today you are free till you are transferred to Shanghai airports or train stations for your next destination.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Three-night at the designated Shanghai Hotels above with daily breakfast | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person | Tour Cost Per Person 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $539 | $589 |
| 3-5 persons | $479 | $529 |
| 6-9 persons | $425 | $475 |
| 10 persons up | $385 | $435 |
| Single room supplement | $219 | $269 |
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