Highlights / General details
A new Shanghai as the most popular metropolis in China, and an old Shanghai as the Old Town, the former French concession. You will see all Shanghai's best landmarks in one day: Yu Garden, The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, People Square, Shanghai Museum, "New World" Commercial Area, and Former French Concession.
Inclusion
Pick-up and drop-off service for Shanghai downtown hotels; Local English-speaking tour guide for transfer and sightseeing program as indicated for seat-in-coach tour; Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary; Meals: Lunch; Parking fee & toll fee wherever applicable.
Exclusion
Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Pick up around 8:00-9:00am.
Duration
Approximately 9 hours.
Location
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00-9:00am.
Exclusion
Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Pick up around 8:00-9:00am.
Duration
Approximately 9 hours.
Location
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00-9:00am.
Itinerary
Your first stop is Yuyuan Garden, a classic creation of the Ming Dynasty and one of the best Suzhou-style gardens in southern China. (Sightseeing for about 1 hour)
Then, you will go to the well-known area of Shanghai - The Bund. That is a famous waterfront with art-like buildings in China and the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. Here you'll enjoy the wonderful view of both sides of the Huangpu River. (Sightseeing for about 30 minutes)
The last stop in the morning is Former French Concession District. You could have your own time there. (Sightseeing for about 30 minutes)
At noon, you will have a traditional Chinese meal at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will visit Pudong New Financial Area and Shanghai 2010 Expo Park. (Sightseeing for 50 minutes)
Jade Buddha Temple was founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma by sea. The temple now contains a much larger reclining Buddha made of marble, donated from Singapore. (Sightseeing for about 1 hour)
On the way back to hotel, you will go to a traditional pearl shop to find the souvenirs.
Our tour guide will drop you off at your hotel lobby to end this trip.
Policies
This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers per booking.
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