Shanghai, Nanjing tour
Discover Shanghai and Nanjing on a seamless 3-day private tour with visa-free convenience, exploring the Bund, Nanjing Road, and the serene Jade Buddha Temple.
Experience the dynamic energy of Shanghai and the historic charm of Nanjing on this carefully curated 3-day private tour, designed for travelers seeking a seamless, visa-free escape. Begin your journey with airport pickup and a stroll along Nanjing Pedestrian Road, Shanghai's premier shopping boulevard dating back to 1851. Marvel at the iconic Bund, where colonial architecture meets the modern skyline. On day two, visit the sacred Jade Buddha Temple, a living Buddhist monastery with over 70 monks, and explore People's Square, the city's vibrant heart. Your final day offers leisure time before a comfortable airport transfer. This tour combines iconic landmarks with local culture, perfect for discerning travelers wanting an authentic, hassle-free introduction to China's most captivating cities.
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.
Continue to 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.
Finally embark on one-hour cruise boat cruising on the Huang Pu River passing 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. Back to your hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, you are free on your own till you are transferred back to Shanghai airports 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 | |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Two-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 | $370 | $320 | $295 |
| 3-5 persons | $340 | $280 | $260 |
| 6-9 persons | $295 | $240 | $215 |
| 10 persons up | $255 | $205 | $180 |
| Single supplement | $120 | $70 | $50 |
| 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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