This tour provides a great opportunity to explore must-see attractions of Shanghai, transmitting as a local. With an expert guide, we will learn about architecture and culture, admire skyscrapers and experience the original Shanghai lifestyle. The itinerary includes People’s Square, Park Hotel, Mu'en Church, Madame Tussauds Shanghai, Jade Buddha Temple, local Bird and Flower Market, Shanghai Old Street and Yu Garden. Besides, we will take a cruise along the Huangpu River to enjoy beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. According to your preference, your guide will recommend some delicious local foods to eat.
Pickup included
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to People’s Square and start the highlight tour. Shanghai People's Square is located at the very center of Shanghai and is the demarcation point of East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road. It is a flourishing place for people to look around. Before 1949, the area of Shanghai People’s Square and the People’s Park was used as a famous horse racetrack which was built in 1861, honored as the ‘No.1 Racetrack in Far East’. Visitors still can find the ruins for the former main building standing at the northeast part of the People’s Square. We will see many scenic spots around people's square, such as the new Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theater, Shanghai History Museum the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Later, we will visit Shanghai Museum.
We will admire the facade of Shanghai Grand Theater. Shanghai Grand Theater is uniquely designed and beautifully shaped. It combines western and Chinese architectural styles perfectly. The white arched vault sets off glass curtain walls like a crystal palace.
As a classic example of art deco architecture designed by Laszlo Hudec. Park Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Shanghai. It was the tallest building ever in Shanghai. Here is used as the central origin of Shanghai urban coordinate axis. Park Hotel is considered an architectural milestone that lends a touch of historic charm to the animated cityscape.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.