Shanghai Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day City Sightseeing Tour Including Jade Buddha Temple
Called the ‘Paris of the Orient’ or the ‘Pearl of China,’ Shanghai reflects centuries of history mixed with modern-day culture. While in port, see the city’s most impressive sights on a full-day shore excursion by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Gain entry to the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, a silk factory and the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, including lunch. Your local guide will also accompany you to People’s Square, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street and Xin Tian Di, Shanghai's entertainment district.
Options
Baoshan Port
Pick-up & drop-off: Baoshan Port at Wusongkou, Shanghai Hotels, Shanghai Airports
What's included in Shanghai Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day City Sightseeing Tour Including Jade Buddha Temple
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jade Buddha Temple
Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909), Jade Buddh Temple contains a priceless collection of jade statues from Burma. The temple is constructed in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. Currently the temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
Shanghai Museum is a highlight of the tour. The museum design is in keeping with Feng Shui principles. It houses a great permanent collection and hosts various exhibitions with over 120,000 pieces that showcase the 5000 years of China's history. We recommend you rent an audio phone (USD 5) to make the most of your 1.5 hours' visit.
People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
People Square, in the heart of the city is a vast green area surrounded by great buildings on all sides. Here you have the opportunity to feed the doves to pray for the world peace.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Chinese-style lunch
- Lunch
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
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 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please choose the correct cruise port from the following options, as your cruise boat. 1. Baoshan Port in Wusongkou 2. Shanghai International Cruise Terminal at Dong Da Ming Road or Gao Yang Road 3. Waigaoqiao Port
Meeting Points
- Any hotels in Shanghai city
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you have enjoyed yourselves on the tour, a suggested tip of approx. USD $5-10 for the guide and approx. USD $2 for the driver is encouraged, but not obligatory.
