Shanghai, Nanjing tour
Discover Shanghai and Nanjing on a seamless 2-day private tour with visa-free convenience. Stroll the legendary Bund, explore ancient temples, and experience vibrant city life.
Experience the best of Shanghai and Nanjing on this expertly crafted two-day private tour, designed for travelers seeking a hassle-free, visa-free escape into China's dynamic heart. Begin your journey with a warm airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Shanghai. After lunch, immerse yourself in the city's rich history along Nanjing Pedestrian Road, a bustling commercial street dating back to 1851, now a premier shopping destination. Continue to the Bund, where colonial-era architecture meets modern skyline along the Huangpu River. On day two, visit the serene Jade Buddha Temple, an active Buddhist monastery with ornate Song Dynasty-style halls and over 70 resident monks. Explore People's Square, a vast urban plaza surrounded by cultural landmarks. This tour offers a perfect blend of iconic sights and local charm, ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Pick up from Shanghai airports and transferred to your hotel in Shanghai. After lunch, first walk along the famous 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. Then move on to the Bund. The Bund (Waitan) is one of the most noted architectural symbols of Shanghai. 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 along from No.1 to No.33, west of No.1 East Zhong Shan Road.
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.
First visit 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. The outside of the temple is recognized by the bright yellow walls.
Then 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. You will be 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, which includes bronzeware, calligraphy, paintings, pottery, porcelain, jadeware, stone carvings, Jiaguwen imperial seals, ancient coins, silk embroidery, dyed fabrics, ivory sculptures, ethnic craftsetc.
Finally visit 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 existant 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.
| 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 | |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| One-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 | Luxury Class | Standard Class | comfortable Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $270 | $240 | $230 |
| 3-5 persons | $240 | $210 | $200 |
| 6-9 persons | $195 | $170 | $160 |
| 10 persons up | $165 | $135 | $125 |
| Single supplement | $60 | $40 | $30 |
| Recommended Hotels | Holiday Inn Vista Shanghai | [Golden River-View | |
| Hotel Shanghai](/shanghai hotels/golden river view hotel.php) | [Holiday Inn Express |
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