Retrouvez votre guide expérimenté dans le hall de votre hôtel. Puis, prenez la route vers le Bund, le pittoresque front de mer de Shanghai, célèbre pour son exposition internationale d'architecture et sa silhouette vertigineuse. De là, profitez d'une vue imprenable sur les deux rives du fleuve Huangpu.

Continue to visit the intricately designed Yu Yuan Garden and the ancient Shanghai Old Street. Yu Garden is a classical Jiangnan-style private garden dating back to the Ming Dynasty. You will admire delicate rockeries, winding corridors, elegant ponds, exquisite pavilions, and intricate traditional carvings throughout the scenic area. Adjacent to it lies lively Yuyuan Bazaar with ancient-style buildings, various local snacks, traditional handicraft shops and picturesque archways. It is a perfect spot to appreciate ancient Chinese gardening art, experience authentic Shanghai folk culture, and take plenty of stunning cultural photos. Afterward, take a break in a local Chinese tea house where you can experience the Chinese tea ceremony and try local loose tea.

Followed by the Pudong Business and Financial District, where you can see all the main skyscrapers of the city, such as Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jinmao Tower. If you book the full-day tour, you will visit the observation deck of the Shanghai Tower. From there, you can overlook the entire city and enjoy panoramic views of both sides of the Huangpu River. The admission ticket is at your own expense.

Followed you drive guide and step into the former French Concession Xintiandi, which features renovated traditional Shikumen stone-gate houses blended with trendy modern commercial spaces, full of artistic atmosphere and great photo spots. You may wander distinctive alleys, boutique stores, and stylish cafes. The Half-day tour will end here. You can stay here for lunch or go back to your hotel. For guests on our full-day tour, this is an ideal lunch stop with a wide selection of authentic local Chinese and Western-style restaurants. You can enjoy genuine Shanghainese and classic Chinese cuisine here before continuing your city exploration.

After lunch, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Located in downtown Shanghai, Jade Buddha Temple is a well-known Buddhist sanctuary built in the early 20th century. On this stop, you will admire traditional Chinese temple architecture with yellow walls and upturned eaves. Its highlights include a famous seated jade Buddha carved from a whole piece of jade and a reclining jade Buddha statue. You can smell sandalwood incense, appreciate solemn Buddhist halls and ancient religious relics, enjoying a peaceful break from the busy city while learning about local Buddhist culture.

People’s Square is the geographic center of Shanghai, surrounded by eye-catching landmark buildings perfect for photography. You can snap photos of the uniquely shaped Shanghai Museum, elegant Shanghai Grand Theatre, and stylish Urban Planning Exhibition Center. Next to the square is People’s Park, a peaceful green space for walking. Its most famous highlight is the weekend matchmaking corner, where parents post information to seek partners for their children. It presents a distinctive local folk custom, allowing you to experience genuine daily Shanghai life alongside splendid architectural views.

As Shanghai’s most famous commercial pedestrian street, Nanjing Road stretches from People’s Square to the Bund, lined with century-old department stores, trendy brand boutiques, dazzling neon signs and classic historic buildings. You can wander bustling walkways, admire unique colonial-style facades ideal for photos, taste local snacks and shop for souvenirs. Walking eastward leads straight to the Huangpu River waterfront, offering convenient access to spectacular Bund river views that blend rich history, lively commerce, and iconic urban scenery.