Your exciting Shanghai city tour begins with pickup at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Explore the city's top attractions under the lead of your own private expert guide. Following is the suggested itinerary; as this is an exclusive private tour, feel free to design your own to-do list with your guide during the tour if needed.
First, head to The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Enjoy a leisure stroll along the riverside ,admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including manificient skylines as "three gigant", the Bund's Old Customs House and other historic hearitage while learning fasinating history and stories from your knowledgable guide.
Afterward, visit the 500-year old Yu Garden, immerse yourself in the picturesque ancient pavillions dotted with ponds, elegant chambers,rockeries in the lush greens, admire charming Qing-Dynasty architecture of the Old Town and enjoy walking along the lucky ‘Nine Zigzag’ bridge . Here you may also enjoy fun shopping around the local markets for souvenirs as handicrafts, antiques, jade, pearls.
Continue to city's hip and tready french concession, explore gem-hidden alley lanes in the traditional stone-framed houses lined with creative arts, cafes, trendys full of "european-glamour".
After the wonderful morning activities, take a break , enjoy a delight local lunch with the recommedation from your guide.
In the afternoon , visit century old Jade Buddha Temple. Admire the exquisite Jade Buddha Status from Burma,explore different chambers of the temple in the tranquil ambiance, learn the fasinating religiouns culture ,wisdom.
Next, drive to Pudong ,walk up the skybridge among the futuristic skyscrappers. Marvel at some of the world's tallest buidlings that witnessed Pudong's fast development like Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower. Experience the world's fastest elevator in the Guinness record to the top obervation deck of Shanghai Tower to get spectacular birdeye view of the mega city.
If you have been to the above mentioned attrations , you could choose to visit Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Hall, Shanghai poster art museum, AP Plaza market etc based on the time and your own interests.
After the wonderful day you will be dropped off back to your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
