Explore Shanghai during this 8-hour private guided tour of the city's history and culture. Visit the highest book store in China and enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai from Shanghai Tower; stroll around Former French Concession area and admire the western-style architectures; explore a representative Art Galleries - Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre; closely watch lovely animals such as pandas at Shanghai Zoo; wander in Qibao Old Street and taste local delicacy. 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, move to Pudong New Area and walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge which is good place to photograph skyscrapers. As a new and bustling district, Pudong offers visitors some of the most modern attractions, businesses, skyscrapers and shopping malls, all featuring the latest in entertainment, technology and fashion. Then, you will enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai from Shanghai Tower.
The new landmark of Shanghai, the tallest building in Shanghai with a total height of 632 meters. The 118th floor of the tower has a indoor observation deck which is the world's highest indoor observation deck and called the 'Top of Shanghai Observatory'. Tourists are recommended to visit the exhibition hall on floor B1 first, and then take the express elevator to the 118th floor directly within only 55 seconds, its speed can reach 18 meters per second. Here, you have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai. You will have time to stop and admire the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River on the 119th floor. You will visit the highest book store in China - Duoyun Books ‘Duoyun Books’ flagship store is located on the 52nd floor of the Shanghai Tower, at a height of 239m above ground. Overlooking Shanghai, visitors an nearly touch the blue sky and white clouds, while also enjoying a ‘garden in the sky’. With a design based on a Chinese landscape, the space contains bookshelves shaped like mountains and is divided into seven areas including those for books, exhibitions, cultural events and leisure areas. Then, we will walk around Former French Concession area.
Known for its tree-lined boulevards, the former French Concession is a stylish neighborhood boasting a charming mix of Chinese and European architecture. Walk along quiet alleyways, absorb the botanical beauty of a French-style park and admire the intricate facades of villas and apartments built in the early 20th century and discover the famous figures that have resided within. We will walk around Former French Concession area, such as: Fuxing Park, Huaihai Road, Jinjiang Hotel, Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, Moller Residence and Cathay Cinema. According to your preference, your guide will recommend a place to eat, which could be a small local eatery or elegant cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, you will continue your Shanghai tour and appreciate original propaganda posters from the 1940s to 1990s at Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre.
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Your guide will pick you up from your centrally located hotel in Shanghai.