Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

4 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Enhance your experience of Shanghai regardless of time constrains on a morning or afternoon half-day sightseeing tour. See the best of Shanghai with a knowledgeable guide as you discover historical highlights like The Bund and the Jade Buddha Temple. Learn the complex process of pearl cultivation at the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery; absorb the antique charm of Shanghai Old Street; and delve into the city's rich historical heritage at Shanghai Museum. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel is included on this tour.

Plenty of photo opportunities
Friendly and informative guide
Choice between morning or afternoon departure
Morning tour includes Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Musuem, People Square and Pearl Gallery
Afternoon tour includes Yuyuan Garden, Silk Factory, entertainment district including the Bund
Includes hotel pickup and dropoff

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What To Expect

Depart from your Shanghai hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to begin your enriching exploration of the city. Select a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule, then see a selection of spectacular sights that vary according to the time of day.If you choose the morning tour, absorb the sacred majesty of the Jade Buddha Temple; see how precious pearls are cultivated in the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery; enrich your knowledge of Shanghai's history at the Shanghai Museum; and wander amid the verdant beauty of People Square. On the afternoon excursion, see the gorgeous greenery of the Yuyuan Garden; admire the antique charm of Shanghai Old Street; marvel at the symbolic structure, The Bund; and see how silk has been produced for hundreds of years at the well-established Silk Factory. Please see the Itinerary section below for detailed information on each attraction.ItineraryMorning Tour itinerary:For any visitor to China, perhaps the most attractive thing about Shanghai is just how fashionable it is. Museums, galleries, restaurants, etc. have emerged in the past few years. The heydays of the 1920s and 30s and the newfound wealth in the city are making Shanghai a place with a fabulous and optimistic style and attitude.Your tour begins with Jade Buddha Temple. It was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909) with its priceless collection of jade statues from Burma. The construction of the temple is in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. There are monks currently living in the Temple and the Temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.Next stop is Fresh Water Pearl Gallery. We may see the process of pearl cultivation. One lucky participant will be presented with a single pearl from a mussel.People Square is a spectacular space in the heart of the city. It is a vast green area including plants and trees, and surrounded by great buildings on all sides, where you may feed the lovely doves to pray for the world peace.The visit to Shanghai Museum is a real highlight. 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 including bronze ware, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ancient Chinese coins, jade carving, ancient furniture, and western art, which shows you 5000 years history of China. We recommend you to rent an audio phone (USD 5) to make 1.5 Hours' visit more splendid.Afternoon Tour itinerary:The tour begins the classic sights from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and you will visit the enchanting Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street. The garden covers a significant space and includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644)Then, the tour stops at the Bund on Shanghai's waterfront, a showcase of pre-1949 architecture. The symbol of old and new Shanghai, Bund is Shanghai's most famous landmark. Four kilometers long, the Bund has long been one of the most important areas in Shanghai, and a must to visit to every visitor. In the 1930s, the row of buildings was host to the city's financial and commercial centers and the world's greatest banks and trading empires established a base here.The silk factory in Shanghai is not only an interesting place to see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century, but also a desirable site to purchase in low price.After a drive along the former French Concession District, characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets and weathered European architecture, you will visit the Finally, you'll be able to stretch your legs in Shanghai's hottest new entertainment district, Xin Tian Di. The brick buildings on these two-square blocks have been preserved and transformed into trendy clubs, restaurants and boutiques. You will have time on your own here, or can go back to your hotel with the group.

Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

What To Expect

Hotel Pickup

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