Essence of Shanghai including One Day on the Metro Tour
4-Day Shanghai Tour
Shanghai is a city that combines a fast urban lifestyle with traditional Chinese culture. This tour includes one day using the Metro to get a feel for the life of the local people and well as seeing all the fantastic the classical sites in the city.
Tour Code: SH-20
Departure Date: You Choose!
Inclusions:
Private Guide Driver Hotel
Entrance Fees Authentic Chinese Meals
From $419 P/P Price detail
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Day1
Shanghai Arrival
Attractions:Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
- Half-Day Shanghai Seat-in-coach Tour : This is an organized group tour. First we will pick you up at the appointed boarding hotel at the appointed time. You are advised to go to one of the boarding destinations if you are not check in these four hotels. The tours start with Yu Garden which is a traditional Chinese park complete with beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. And then continue our tour to "Xintiandi", which is a rejuvenated old quarter with lots of cafes, quirky and upmarket shops, and western food. After visiting Former French Concession and Pearl City, you will arrive at the Bund to see a new vitality of Shanghai. After the tour, you will back to your hotel by yourself. (Lunch excluded)
Boarding Place&Time: (1) Renaissance Yangtze Concierge Desk 08:00 (2) Jin Jiang Tower Lobby 08:20 (3) Portman Ritz-Carlton Lobby 08:40
(4) Oriental Riverside Pudong Concierge Desk 09:15
Meals: No Meals
Hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World | SSAW Boutique Hotel The Bund | Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Day2
Shanghai
Attractions:Travel by Metro to Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower
- Nanjing Road: Nanjing Road is the most famous and busiest shopping street in Shanghai. From time-honored traditional Chinese brand stores to international designer boutiques, Nanjing Road is a shopping paradise where you can find everything. There are also many hotels, restaurants, theaters and shopping malls. It's a fascinating glimpse of modern, commercial China.
- People's Square: Located at the center of Shanghai, it is the largest public square in Shanghai. It was rebuilt to the Peoples Park after liberation of China, and on the south side of it there are Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, the Government Building and Shanghai Theater. When in festivals or holidays, it is one of the most popular places. The People's Square has become one symbol of modern Shanghai.
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall: A short walk across Renmin Square from the Shanghai Museum, this is a fascinating insight into Shanghai's future. The 2nd floor has a giant walkaround model of the city, and other floors have great displays, interactive exhibitions and walkthroughs of aspects such as the ports, greening, leisure etc.
- The Bund: This 1.5-kilometer-long embankment runs along the western bank of Huangpu River. On its west side it is the "architecture gallery" with 52 well-preserved old European style buildings. Once the major trading and commercial center of old Shanghai, the Bund has now taken on new vitality, with futuristic developments, chic restaurants, top end shops and bars offer plenty to see and do-and by night it's magic!
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower: One of the tallest TV towers in the world, known for its distinctive spheres, or "pearls", it stands across the river from the Bund, among the exciting architecture of the east bank. The Shanghai History Museum is Located on the first floor of the Oriental TV Tower. There you can see the four major exhibition units reflecting Shanghai's history, modern and recent revolutionary history respectively.
Meals: Lunch at Popular Local Restaurant
Hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World | SSAW Boutique Hotel The Bund | Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Day3
Shanghai
Attractions:Travel by your private van/car to Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, French concession region, Xintiandi, Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop
- Yuyuan Garden: Yuyuan Garden is located in the center of Shanghai old quarters. It was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The complex covers an area of 2 hectares, with rockeries, pavilions, ponds and corridors. Yuyuan Garden is surrounding by a busy market place, where visitors can find everything from popular local snacks, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs to some famous time-honored restaurants.
- Jade Buddha Temple: Built in 1918, Jade Buddha Temple is a very popular Buddhist temple among local people. The main treasures are two statues of Buddha imported from Burma by sea. They were carved from rare single blocks of white jade adorned with precious stones. The temple is a hive of activities with monks, worshippers and visitors.
- French concession region: A great area to explore, from the old European buildings in shady avenues to the cafes and restaurants and upmarket shopping area of Huaihu Lu.
- Xintiandi: Xintiandi is nestled between the towering skyscrapers in city center. It is one of the busiest urban tourist attractions and imbued with the city's historical and cultural legacies. Shanghai Xintiandi's Shikumen building was created by converting traditional residential blocks into a multifunctional dining, retailing and entertainment center flowing with restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars of international standard.
Meals: Lunch at Popular Local Restaurant
Hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World | SSAW Boutique Hotel The Bund | Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Day4
Shanghai Departure
Attractions:Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals: No Meals
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Price Inclusion
- Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
- Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts
- Authentic Chinese Food
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides
- Flights & Transfers in China
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
Price Exclusion
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
- China Entry Visa Fees.
- Single Room Supplement.
- Personal Expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.