Tour Code: sh-3
Departure Date: Daily
Features: Private Tour Guide
Private Car & Driver
Authentic Local Restaurants
In addtional to the must-see attractions, this tour features an unique experience to get closer to local people to create you a memorable trip.
On your arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, our tour guide will meet you at the Arrival Hall and transfer you to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore.
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden to start your Shanghai memories tour. Built in 1559, Yuyuan Garden still reserves finely structured pavilions, winding cloisters, decorated walls and crystal pond and demonstrates the architecture and design style of China’s classical gardens.
Note: Yuyuan Garden will be closed every Monday since December 2nd, 2019 (except Chinese public holidays). Your travel advisor will arrange other site for visit in this period.
Proceed to Jade Buddha Temple, an active temple that with 70 resident monks at last counts.
Go on to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall which is the first hall showcasing a city’s past, the present and the future of the development in China.
After lunch at a local restaurant, head for the Oriental Pearl TV Tower which is the landmark of pudong skyscrapers.
Today, you will have the chance to experience the real life of Shanghai people by visiting Caoyang New Neighbourhood including a local market visit, a family visit and making dumplings with local residents.
After lunch, take a walk to the symbol of Shanghai - the Bund. It enjoys the reputation of "World Architectural Exhibition" dut to its 52 various buildings of different architectural styles.
Nanjing Road is our last stop. The shopping centers, specialist boutiques, international brands, local upmarket goods are all here.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight. Wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for using Shanghai Highlights.
We use different hotels for different tour classes while the itinerary is the same. Deluxe Class is usually staying at a 5-star hotel, Superior Class at a 4-star hotel and Tourist Class at a 3-star level hotel. The prices for one person are based on sharing twin hotel rooms with another guest. A supplement is necessary if you want to book single rooms. And the prices may rise during national holidays, such as the National Day (September 30th to October 6th) and Chinese New Year (late January or early February)
All of our tour guides are certificated and experienced. They are local experts with detailed knowledge about attractions, history, culture and more. They know the best places to visit, can give you advice on restaurants that serve great local food, the best places to shop, or theaters for the best shows in town.
We use the modern air-conditioned luxury cars for families or 2-3 persons and small buses for small groups of 4-7 persons.
We ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well-maintained (not over 4 years) and always very clean. Our drivers are very nice and careful with over 5-year drive experience.
Sally Guo
Travel Advisor