Shanghai：Yu Garden, Temple, Water Town Tour w/Hop-On Hop-Off｜China

Dear International Travelers,

We are ZANBUS, a renowned chain brand in China with services available in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai. This carefully designed route is exclusive to the market and offers unbeatable value for money. Enjoy a 100% shopping-free experience focused purely on immersive sightseeing!

— Overview —

Shanghai’s Best Day-Night Mix: Yu Garden, City God Temple, Zhujiajiao + Hop-on-Hop-off Double-Decker Bus Fun!

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Daily Schedule:
Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
Estimated End Time: 7:00 p.m.
Small group tour, limited to 10 people at most.


Pick-up Info//

Location: City Sightseeing Bus Stop (Monument to the May Thirtieth Movement, International Hotel Station)
Landmark: Visible tourist service counter & bus stop sign, opposite Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (cross the road to reach)

— How to Get There —

1. Metro: Take Line 1/2/8 → People's Square Station, Exit 7 → walk to the tourist service counter at the bus stop.

2. Taxi/On Foot: Taxi to the hotel; walk from nearby Nanjing Road hotels (convenient access).

Our Staff: In blue vests, holding ZANBUS boarding signs at the counter to assist boarding.


Detailed Itinerary

11:00 a.m. Depart for Yu Garden from the designated pick-up point.

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Visit Yu Garden, with a 1-hour stay to explore traditional garden scenery.

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tour City God Temple for 45 minutes, immersing in local cultural and religious atmosphere.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Head to Zhujiajiao Water Town (1-hour journey from downtown).

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spend 3 hours sightseeing in Zhujiajiao Water Town. Includes a food tour featuring two popular local snacks: crab roe xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and Grandma’s rice dumplings, followed by free time for independent exploration.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Return to downtown Shanghai and arrive at Daimaru Department Store Station on Nanjing Road.

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Board the double-decker City Sightseeing Bus for a 45-minute city tour, passing by iconic landmarks including the Bund and Yu Garden.

Note: The above itinerary timing is for reference only. Adjustments may be made due to traffic conditions or unforeseen circumstances on the day of the tour.
Drop-off Information

This tour offers flexible drop-off options. You may alight at the tour’s starting point—Daimaru Department Store on Nanjing Road, or get off at any of the hop-on-hop-off bus stops (such as the Bund or Yu Garden) to continue your exploration at your own pace.


Return time: 19:00 (daily).

Drop-off location: At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Daimaru Department Store on Nanjing Road. Then take the double-decker City Sightseeing Bus to explore the urban area. You can get off at any stop you like, including iconic spots such as the Bund and Yu Garden. (as your wish).