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Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund
Price: From 53 US$, per person
Duration: 8 hours
See the main sites of the 'Paris of the Orient' - Shanghai. This includes the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Bund and Bund History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, a silk factory and Xin Tian Di, Shanghai's entertainment district. A guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai is a must for anyone visiting China's most modern city.
Best of Shanghai Tour Highlights:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Fresh Water Pearl Gallery
- People Square
- Shanghai Museum
- Yuyuan Garden
- Shanghai Old Street
- Bund
- Silk Factory
- Xin Tian Di (entertainment district)
Whichever nickname you prefer for Shanghai, "Paris of the Orient" or "Pearl of China", this modern Chinese city captures the essence of new China, as well as its centuries of history and culture. Take this full day, guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai to unearth its many secrets.
Read on for full itinerary details.
Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour
Price: From 35 US$, per person
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy an evening in Shanghai, China's most modern city. Experience an astounding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School and Troupe before boarding your luxury coach to catch a view of Shanghai at night. This evening tour includes People's Square, city lights along the Bund, the French Concession District and Xin Tian Di, - a chic restaurant, pub and boutique area.
Chinese Acrobats and Shanghai Evening Tour Highlights:
- Shanghai Acrobat Troupe
- Peoples Square
- Bund
- Former French Concession District
- Xin Tian Di
Yur evening tour of Shanghai begins by attending an astounding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School & Troupe. They have won hundreds of gold medals in different international acrobatics competitions, and are beloved by their countrymen for the incredible feats of skill and grace. If you have never experienced a world-class acrobatics show, this is a must-see event.
After the show, you will travel by coach to catch a magical view of Shanghai at night. Your evening tour includes a visit to Peoples Square, the city lights along the Bund, and the French Concession District. The final stop is Xin Tian Di, a chic restaurant, pub and boutique area. Here you can spend time on your own or continue back to your hotel with the group.
Hangzhou - Heaven on Earth Day Tour including West Lake Cruise
Price: From 99 US$, per person
Duration: 10 hours
Marco Polo called Hangzhou 'the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world'. Experience Hangzhou for yourself, with it's rich history and culture spanning back over 2000 years, on this full day sightseeing tour from Shanghai. Highlights include West Lake Cruise, viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, the Su Causeway, Broken Bridge, Six Harmonies Pagoda, 9 Creeks and the Meijiawu Tea Village.
Hangzhou - Heaven on Earth Tour Highlights:
- West Lake Cruise
- Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor
- Su Causeway
- Broken Bridge
- Six Harmonies Pagoda
- 9 Creeks
- Meijiawu Tea Village
Marco Polo once called Hangzhou, 'the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world'. It is a city rich with history and culture, spanning back over 2000 years. It made a name for itself in the sixth century, when the Grand Canal opened up and linked the area to other centers of trade. The South Song Dynasty (A.D. 1127-1279) helped making Hangzhou famous when the imperial family moved there in the 12th Century. With its inviting views and outstanding scenery, the area soon became popular with artists, poets and painters seeking inspiration in this little bit of paradise.
Your first stop is Six Harmonies Pagoda. It is on to the most striking structure in the city. You will get to visit the charming museum and snap some photos in front of this architectural marvel that was built in the Song Dynasty. Next stop will be a visit to Meijiawu Tea Village, for a traditional tea ceremony and its significance to Chinese culture.
After lunch, you will cruise across West Lake to experience peace and serenity like no place else in Shanghai. The unforgettable scenery includes Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Bai and Su Causeways, Solitary Hill, and Leifeng Pagoda, etc. The boat ride ends at Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor where you can walk along on Su Causeway, and feed the fish in the Red Fish Pond to prey for the good luck.
Finally, you will experience the nature and visit '9 Creeks and 18 Gullies'. We may have a lovely walk and enjoy the peaceful environment. There are some quaint places to stop off along the way too, including a lagoon and a small pavilion which has been converted into a great tea and snack house.
Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai
Price: From 35 US$, per person
Duration: 3.5 hours
Looking for an evening out in Shanghai? This tour will take you to enjoy and evening cruise on the Huangpu River, followed by a walk along Shanghai's famous Bund on the way to the historically famous Peace Hotel, which served as the center of Shanghai''s nightlife in the 1920's and 30's. Your evening tour of Shanghai ends with a trolley tour taking in the night city lights of Nanjing Road.
Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Tour Highlights:
- Huangpu River cruise
- A walk along the Bund
- The Peace Hotel
- Trolley Tour on Nanjing Road
The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word Bund is of Anglo-Indian origin meaning 'embankment on the waterfront', and you'll experience the definition literally with a feeling of space and openness that you won't find anywhere else in Shanghai.
Your guided evening tour of Shanghai starts with an evening cruise on the Huangpu River, which divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean 'east of river' and 'west of river' respectively. Local people honor the Huangpu as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why.
After the cruise, we will enjoy a walk along the Bund on our way to the historically famous Peace Hotel, which served as the center of Shanghai's nightlife in the 1920's and 30's. Then we will take a trolley tour to enjoy the magnificent night view of Nanjing Road.
Private Shanghai (Pudong) International Airport (PVG) Roundtrip Transfers
Price: From 98 US$, per person
Duration: 1 hour
Need airport roundtrip transfers in Shanghai? Look no further. One-way and return transfers are available to and from Pudong International Airport to your hotel in Shanghai, and can be booked online here before you go. Be met at the airport and your hotel by an English speaking guide - you'll only need to look for your name.
Arrive and depart from Shanghai's at Pudong International Airport (PVG) with ease and comfort.
We meet you at Pudong International Airport and deliver you directly to your hotel in Shanghai. This transfer shuttle service uses veteran drivers, with a minimum three years' professional driving experience. Our English-speaking staff will greet you when you clear airport customs - just look for your name.
Upon your return transfer, you will be met at your hotel in Shanghai and transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
When making a booking, you will need to advise the following:
- Flight details (Flight numbers and times), and
- Shanghai accommodation details (Hotel name and address)
Pudong (Shanghai) Airport Roundtrip Transfer on the 500kph MagLev Train
Price: From 138 US$, per person
Duration: Varies
Need transfers in Shanghai, very fast? Roundtrip transfers on the MagLev train are available from Pudong International Airport to your hotel in Shanghai, and can be booked online here before you go. Be met by an English speaking guides either at the airport after clearing customs or at your Shanghai hotel - you'll only need to look for your name.
This might be the fastest and most fun airport transfer you'll ever experience. Shanghai's magnetic levitation (MagLev) train opened for service in November 2004, and makes the 32 kilometre trip between Pudong Airport (PVG) and downtown Shanghai in only 8 minutes.
You will be met upon arrival at Pudong Airport by a local representative and accompanied aboard the MagLev. Once you arrive in downtown Shanghai you will be driven to your hotel.
Similarly for your return transfer you will be met in the foyer of your Shanghai hotel, transferred to meet the MagLev train, then accompanied to Pudong Airport to catch your departure flight.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your:
- Flight details (Flight numbers and times), and
- Shanghai accommodation details (Hotel name and address)
Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour
Price: From 33 US$, per person
Duration: 4 hours
Got only half a day to explore Shanghai? Discover the 'must-see' sights such as Jade Buddha Temple, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery and Shanghai Museum on the morning tour or The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, a silk mill and Shanghai's entertainment district on the afternoon tour. A guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai is a must for anyone visiting China's most modern city.
Unlike any other city in China, or in all of Asia for that matter, Shanghai is an intoxicating blend of ancient culture and a modern, progressive city. Depending on your preferences you can choose from a morning or an afternoon half-day city sightseeing tour. Both tours concentrate on the can't-miss highlights that all visitors to Shanghai must experience.
Morning Tour highlights (this tour is the morning part of Best of Shanghai Full Day City Tour):
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Fresh Water Pearl Gallery
- People Square
- Shanghai Museum
Afternoon Tour highlights (this tour is the afternoon part of Best of Shanghai Full Day City Tour):
- Yuyuan Garden
- Shanghai Old Street
- Bund
- Silk Factory
- Xin Tian Di (entertainment district)
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village 1-Day Tour from Shanghai
Price: From 79 US$, per person
Duration: 10 hours
Get a taste of the real China and escape the city to experience two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. Suzhou highlights include Net Master Garden, Ancient City Wall, and Grand Canal. Zhouzhuang highlights include Water Village and Boating on water ways. Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned coach, English-speaking guide, Lunch, all admission tickets, and gondola ride.
Visit two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang water village, on a day trip from Shanghai. You'll see how daily life has remained unchanged over the centuries in these unique old towns on a perfect day trip from Shanghai.
Founded in around 600 B.C., Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin and is known for its beautiful gardens. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred to as "the Venice of the East". Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the ravages of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution and its famous gardens survived almost intact.
Upon arrival in Suzhou, your first stop is the Net Master Garden, the town's best example of a model Ming Dynasty garden. The gardens embody the harmonious principles of Chinese garden construction, which dictate that gardens should re-create a microcosm of the universe in a confined space.
After enjoying Suzhou's gardens, you'll view the town's ancient city wall and Grand Canal. You'll also take a tour of a silk-spinning factory to see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century.
After lunch, it's time to visit the water village of Zhouzhuang and board a Chinese-style gondola to cruise the town's beautiful waterways. Zhouzhuang's simple, well-preserved architecture dates back more than 900 years. The majority of residences were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and nearly 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways are still in use. In this water village, locals live their life on the waterways, continuing to carry out everyday activities on the water, from washing clothes to shopping from vendors in boats.
Zhu Jia Jiao Water Village Half Day Tour
Price: From 59 US$, per person
Duration: 4 hours
Zhu Jia Jiao, a suburb of Shanghai, is a classic water village and famous for its signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. A quaint village displaying a maze of paths and bridges well preserved in ancient times. Also make a stop to admire or purchase some silk products, a major industry in China, of cloths, quilts and handmade rugs.
Zhu Jia Jiao Water Village Tour Highlights:
- Zhu Jia Jiao Water Village
- Boat ride
- Silk Mill
The picturesque Zhu Jia Jiao is a classic water village, over 400 years old with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. Zhu Jia Jiao was an important town for local trade, shipping goods in and out of its man made canals to the river.
During this half-day, guided sightseeing tour you will stroll the maze of paths and bridges, and take a boat ride to view the residences of this nicely-preserved water village. Zhu Jia Jiao is also home to two impressive temples, which add to the charm and historic significance of the village. After a few Hours sightseeing in Zhu Jia Jiao, you'll make a stop to shop for silk. Learn how silk making became a major industry in China and bargain for clothes, accessories, quilts and handmade rugs.
