4-Hr Shanghai Tour: Food, Culture, Sightseeing, Cycling, Ferry
This tour offers a fresh perspective to appreciate the city. With a guided stroll in the Lujiazui area, you can capture unique postcard-worthy scenic views and learn more about your surroundings. A ferry ride evokes nostalgia, providing an approachable and familiar experience.
Hop on a bike or hit the trails for an amazing way to see both the disappearing present and the constructing future. A visit to Xiahai Temple offers a moment of serenity amidst its traditional architecture and rich cultural heritage.
You’ll also have the chance to taste signature snacks at City Mart, immersing yourself in the lives of Shanghai neighborhoods from the late 20th century.
Then, enjoy a cup of tea in friendship with the locals, getting up close to the etiquette and customs of ethnic tea culture, which is truly unique.
Throughout our exploration, the hours on the road are never dull!
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4-Hr Shanghai Tour: Food, Culture, Sightseeing, Cycling, Ferry
What's included in 4-Hr Shanghai Tour: Food, Culture, Sightseeing, Cycling, Ferry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shanghai Tower
From a tower observation deck, the metropolis displays quite a spectacle （Optional）! Capture your vibrant urban panorama of glittering skyscrapers in Lujiazui Area, where you can sense the robust driving force behind economic development, positioning it as one of the most dynamic and promising globally. Hop on a bike coasted past ways of the waterfront, where you can feel Shanghai by streets humming with urban life or landmarks, enjoy refreshing breeze. And its streets swarming with traffic filled with those all on adventure to seek the heart of prosperity. This financial hub brings people together and connects people from all over the world.
Huangpu River
A commuter ferry leads you to Shanghai’s nostalgia, approachable and somehow familiar. Here, the skyline is crammed with construction cranes perched atop towering new hotels and office buildings. The area is bustling with people from home and abroad, many of whom pay homage to its future growth. It's not only an immersion into cultural landmarks, the humanity part of the city's history, plus the disappearing present and constructing future, this kind of exploration also brings an awareness of the changes happening around you and an anticipation of what's to come.
Xiahai Temple
The Temple of the Sea is not just about worships, it also features the legacy and traditional architecture. It was originally built to honor Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess who is believed to protect fishermen or sailors. Later, it became the sole place for Buddhist nuns, Taoism, and traditional Chinese folk beliefs all honored. This fusion makes it a temple with inclusive and diverse characteristics. Design and layout of its roof decorations, wood carvings, and ceramic tiles showcase the craftsmanship of artisans, providing you with a glimpse into classic Chinese temple architecture. Throughout the year, the locals come to pray for safety at sea, blessings and participate in cultural and religious events, including festivals, rituals and ceremonies. It has a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with courtyards and gardens for you to explore.
Inclusions
- Public transportation: Bike/Ferry/Subway
- An ethnic tea ceremony, Bites & Sips, one bottled water per person
- Entry ticket to Xiahai Temple
- One private English-speaking tour guide service
- Tips for your tour guides and drivers are appreciated
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Entry ticket to 118F, Shanghai Tower priced at 180 RMB per person, on visibility & queuing up etc.
- Personal expenses
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our guide will not wait for attendees more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- Our guide reserves the right to alter the content of tours due to poor weather or location inaccessibility.
- The bicycles supplied are urban shared bikes; individuals with any concerns are advised to choose thoughtfully.
- Please advise if there are any specific dietary restrictions, accessibility considerations, or assistance needed at the time of booking.
- Before embarking on this itinerary, it is advisable not to eat excessively.
- Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Wanderlust Shanghai reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals or remove them from tours if they are intoxicated, aggressive, or offensive.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is at Exit 5 of Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2.
End Points
- The endpoints are conveniently located near transportation hubs, like subway stations and taxi stands, for your convenience.
