(1)08:30-11:30 The driver and tour guide will arrive at your hotel and take you to [Yu Garden]+[Shanghai Old Street](Yu Garden is closed on Monday, will visit City God Temple insteadly)
Yu Garden has a history of more than 450 years, ranking first among the existing Shanghai 5 classical gardens, and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. A considerable number of ancient and famous trees, Ming and Qing furniture, celebrity calligraphy and paintings, clay sculpture brick carvings, forehead plaques and couplets and other cultural relics are preserved in the park, which embodies the essence of rich Chinese traditional culture and art.
(2)11:30-14:00 You will enjoy a local lunch and afternoon tea(both the fees are included).
(3)14:30-16:30 You will continue to visit [Oriental Pearl TV Tour & Television Tower]:
The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower is arguably the most recognizable feature on Shanghai's skyline. Completed in 1994, it has come to symbolize China's modernization and emergence on the global scene. Visitors travel up and down the Oriental Pearl Tower in double-decker elevators that can hold up to fifty people. Located on the tower's lower levels is the Shanghai Municipal History Museum. Given its iconic status, this is certainly a can't-miss attraction.
(4)16:30-17:30 You will visit [The Bund], then the driver will drive you back to your hotel, or you can choose an optional activity.
Total length of about 1.5km. It was the starting point of the old Shanghai concession area and the whole modern city of Shanghai, witnessing the gradual development of Shanghai from a small fishing village into an international metropolis in the Far East.There are 52 classical revival buildings with different styles on the Bund. These buildings are mostly European Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic, neoclassical and other styles. They are known as the "Bund World Architecture Expo Group. These buildings are not only important landmarks of Shanghai, but also important historical sites and representative buildings in modern China.
[optional activity]:
16:30-18:00 Walking and shopping on [Nanjing Road Street], and have dinner at your own expense.
18:00-19:00 Visit [the Bund]
19:00-19:45 Take [Huangpu River Night Cruise] to enjoy the night view of Shanghai.
We highly recommend the Huangpu River cruise to anyone visiting Shanghai.It offers a remarkable opportunity to appreciate the city's exquisite architecture while enjoying a tranquil evening on the water.The skyline is truly breathtaking, particularly at night when the buildings are illuminated.Observing both the Bund and Pudong from the river presents a distinctive perspective. The west bank of the Huangpu River features renowned cosmopolitan structures along the Bund, whereas the east bank showcases the modern Lujiazui financial district.As night descends, lights illuminate both sides of the river, creating a stunning visual spectacle.
