🏨 Private Tour of Shanghai Museum, the Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and Xintiandi Activity

Private Tour of Shanghai Museum, the Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and Xintiandi

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Departs: China, China

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Overview

This trip will lead you to experience many iconic attractions in classical Shanghai tour. Begin with a visit to the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscraper along the Bund. Experience the original Shanghai atmosphere and classical garden at Shanghai Old Town. After lunch, appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi. Stroll through famous areas like Tianzifang, Nanjing Road People's Square and visit Shanghai Museum. Along the way, enjoy an in-depth immersion into Chinese history courtesy of your private guide.

1. Visit many of Shanghai’s landmarks and attractions on the guided tour
2. Learn about profound history and culture at Shanghai Museum
3. Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available
4. Experience Shanghai like a local by public transportation(Bus/Metro/Taxi)

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fee of the indicated attractions

Lunch

Professional tour guide

Public transportation

What's Not Included

Private transportation

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 75

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Vegetarian, Western and Local Speciality options are available, please advise at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

The Bund

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will move to the Bund by public transportation.
The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. We also can appreciate high rises across the Huangpu River.

Then, we will transfer to Yuyuan Old Street and experience the original Shanghai atmosphere,visit classical garden and traditional Chinese medicine stores.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yuyuan Old Street

Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Later, you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577.
Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style.

At noon, we will Have lunch nearby. After lunch, we will stroll around Former French Concession, Xintiandi and Tianzifang to experience a distinct contrast of the western-style architectures built in early 20th century and modern ones built since 1990s

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Former French Concession

One of Shanghai’s most charming areas, the former French Concession is known for its tree-lined streets and interesting mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Popular with locals, expats and visitors, the area is home to a number of top attractions, as well as hip cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs, boutiques, galleries and museums.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Xintiandi

We can approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi
Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafés, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere. It was once the site of the first congress of the Communist Party, but is now lined with shopping and entertainment places.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

We will move to People’s Square and visit Shanghai Museum to learn about profound history and culture of Shanghai.
Located in the center of Shanghai in People's Square, Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Its style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.
The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art: Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade, Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture, Seals, and Minority Nationalities.
Then, we will see many scenic spots around people's square, such as the new Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Grand Theater.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

Nanjing Road is considered to be the 'No. 1 commercial street in China', which has been a landmark for this city for a long time. Along its 5.5 kilometers, you will find over 600 shops that on average are visited by some 1.7 million people each day. Here, you can purchase everything wanted, spanning from special and cheap souvenirs to the luxurious world famous brands.

Back to hotel after all the activities listed in the itinerary and end of the service

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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