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Vacation Introduction

This package and its service are provided by Shanghai Ctrip International Travel Service Co., Ltd appointed by Ctrip.com. Before you book this package, please read the following guide How do I book a package on Ctrip.com?

Best of Shanghai Day Tour (Coach)

Availability: Daily

Highlights

  • Explore Yu Yuan's classic gardens and pavilions, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai's Old City.
    Marvel at the Bund's elegant concession-era architecture and spectacular views of Pudong's high-rise skyline.
    Tour the Shanghai Museum, home to one of China's greatest collections of ancient artifacts and artworks.
    Learn first-hand about Shanghai's traditional arts and crafts.
    Visit the elegant villas, Art Deco masterpieces and trendy shops of the former French Concession and Xintiandi.

When do you want to travel? (Dates with blue: available; Dates with line through: N/A )

 Shanghai Departure date

Who is going to travel? (Minimum number of adult passengers: 1)

Adult Child(2-12)

Itinerary recommended

First Day    Shanghai


Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Transport Time: 1 hour

7:30-8:30 a.m. Depart from hotel

9:00 a.m. Arrive at Yu Garden (Yu Yuan)

Yu Garden (Yu Yuan)

One of China's most famous gardens,
Yu Garden is known for its exquisite beauty and magnificent halls. In 1997, the garden was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for 400-plus years of history and its artfully crafted classical garden landscapes.

Shanghai Old City

Shanghai's Old City is a charming mixture of the new and old, truly exemplifying the dichotomy of modern-day Shanghai. Buildings feature refurbished traditional facades.

The Bund

One of Shanghai's most recognizable destinations,
the Bund is known for its impressive collection of foreign concession-era Art Deco and neoclassical architecture featuring a unique combination of Western and Chinese characteristics. The Bund also affords an excellent view across the Huangpu River of Pudong's towering skyline, creating a stunning contrast between past and present faces of Shanghai.

Shanghai Museum

Housing some 120,000 precious relics, including bronzes, pottery, paintings and calligraphy, the
Shanghai Museum is a treasure house of ancient Chinese art. The museum is designed to resemble a large bronze mirror from the Han Dynasty (206-220 BC) when viewed from above and an ancient bronze cooking vessel called a ding from ground level.

12:00 a.m. Lunch

Enjoy an authentic Shanghainese lunch at Shenjia Yutouwang Restaurant .

1:00 p.m. Resume tour

Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum

From embroidered goods to porcelain wares, the
Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum houses some of the cities most interesting crafted products. Located in a French Concession mansion, the museum offers visitors a closer look inside Shanghai's traditional arts.

Jade Buddha Temple

In 1882, a temple was built to house two jade Buddha statues which had been brought to China by a Burmese monk. The temple was destroyed during the revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty, but fortunately, the jade Buddha statues were saved. In 1928 the
Jade Buddha Temple was rebuilt in a new location.

Former French Concession & Xintiandi

Enjoy a stroll through one of Shanghai's most notorious and architecturally unique neighborhoods, the French Concession. Made famous during the Nationalist era of 1920s and '30s, the concession's winding streets, villa residences and Deco facades continue to intrigue. Afterward, proceed to trendy Xintiandi and its bars, restaurants and world-class shops and boutiques,

Price includes

  • 1.  Transfer as listed in the itinerary;
  • 2.  Meals as listed in the itinerary;
  • 3.  Admission fees for all sights and events as listed in the itinerary;
  • 4.  Experienced English-speaking guide service.

Price excludes

  • 1.  Any airfare;
  • 2.  Personal expenses;
  • 3.  Excess baggage expense;
  • 4.  Any meals not indicated in the itinerary;
  • 5.  Tips for guides or drivers;
  • 6.  Visa fees.

Important notes

  • 1.  Upon placing your order, you will be sent an automatic email confirming receipt of your order. Once payment has cleared, Ctrip will
          send you a second email confirming payment and the itinerary for your package tour. If your credit card payment does not clear, your
          booking will be automatically cancelled.
  • 2.  Tour pick-up time is around 7:30-8:30 A.M.. Itinerary time arrangements may be adjusted by your guide depending on local conditions
          (e.g. weather, transportation and so on).
  • 3.  We will contact you one day prior to your depature date and leave a message with hotel reception if we cannot reach you.
  • 4.  We provide free pickup from and dropoff to selected hotels for this tour. Please check this list for major hotels with this service. Even if
          your hotel isn't on the list we may be able to provide this service; we will check during the confirmation process. If it is not possible to
          provide this service, we will provide you with details on how to get to the nearest pickup/drop-off location. If you would like us to order a
          car service to bring you to the location and return you to the hotel, please let us know in advance and be prepared to pay for the car
          service onsite.
  • 5.  Types of meals (Chinese, Western, etc.) may vary depending on group requirements and availability of appropriate restaurants.
          Please inform us ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions (allergies, vegetarian only, etc.).
  • 6.  If you opt to join only part of this tour, you forfeit the right to join subsequent parts of the tour as well as the right to receive a refund for
          any part of the tour that you miss.
  • 7.  This tour provides Personal Standard Tourist Accidental Insurance (individual accident insurance) for each full-price passenger with
          accumulated coverage of up to RMB 1 million (underwritten by PICC).