Shanghai Trip Overview
This classic inclusive tour which duration is about 10 hours will amaze you with top and popular attractions in Shanghai. Pay a visit to the educational Jewish Refugees’ Museum which tells us the truth that over 23000 Jews were accepted to escape from the holocaust of the Nazism during the second World War.
1.Appreciate the perfect view on the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower.
2.Enjoy the unstoppable beauty of the well-known garden located in the city center.
3.Have a distinct contrast of the western-style architectures built in early 20th century and modern ones built since 1990s.
4.Approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi.
5.Have a boat cruise for the best night view in Huangpu River.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Shanghai Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
This classic inclusive tour which duration is about 10 hours will amaze you with top and popular attractions in Shanghai. Pay a visit to the educational Jewish Refugees’ Museum which tells us the truth that over 23000 Jews were accepted to escape from the holocaust of the Nazism during the second World War.
1.Appreciate the perfect view on the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower.
2.Enjoy the unstoppable beauty of the well-known garden located in the city center.
3.Have a distinct contrast of the western-style architectures built in early 20th century and modern ones built since 1990s.
4.Approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi.
5.Have a boat cruise for the best night view in Huangpu River.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, 62 Changyang Road, Shanghai China
In the morning, Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m. and start your tour.
Firstly your guide will take you to Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum which is a museum commemorating the Jewish refugees who lived in Shanghai during World War II after fleeing Europe to escape the Holocaust. The museum features documents, photographs, films, and personal items documenting the lives of some of the more than 20,000 Jewish residents of the Restricted Sector for Stateless Refugees, better known as the Shanghai Ghetto, during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200121 China
Secondly you will move to Lujiazui Financial Trade Zone for Jinmao Tower.
Being the forth tallest building only to Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower is located in the center of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone in Pudong. It is 420.5 meters (almost 1,380 feet) tall and covers an area of 2.3 hectares (5.68 acres). The architect, Adrian D. Smith, of this skyscraper ingeniously combined the elements of traditional Chinese culture with the newest architectural styles of the time, which makes it one of the best-constructed buildings in China.
The 88th floor-the highest floor, is reserved for the tower’s observation deck, which can hold 1000 people at any one time. From there, visitors can get a sweeping view of the scenery on the banks of Huangpu River.
At noon, we will enjoy Xinjiang Cuisine for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
After lunch you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577.
Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. Others, we will enjoy the night scenery on both sides of huangpu river.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China
Then you will pay a visit to Xintiandi. Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city’s new generation. The outdoor cafés, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Shikumen Museum, Shanghai, No.25, 118 Alley, Taicang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai 200021 China
It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people’s room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China
The Huangpu River divides two iconic but different Shanghai sights: high modern buildings in the Pudong area and 26 various buildings of different architectural styles on the west side. At nightfall, you will take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River to enjoy the light show and beautiful night scenery on both sides of the river including the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower.
Back to hotel after all the activities listed in the itinerary and end of the service.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
