• Jade Buddha Temple - The tour guide will meet the operator at the hotel at 9:00 a.m. and then transfer to the Jade Buddha Temple to begin the highlight tour. The Jade Buddha Temple is an active monastery and one of Shanghai’s most popular temples. Visitors can admire the site’s two exquisite jade Buddhas, along with a vast collection of statues, relics, and art. Although the Jade Buddha Temple’s history is relatively short, its old-world and classical architectural style make it unique and unmatched in this modern city. The Jade Buddha Temple is a wonderful place to visit, whether one is a Buddhist or not, as its peaceful and transcendent atmosphere adds richness to our busy modern society.
• The Bund - The tour includes a walk along the Bund to see 26 buildings of various architectural styles, such as the Peace Hotel. The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River and is considered a symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis, combining a century-old history with a flourishing future, is fully displayed, making the Bund a must-see attraction in Shanghai.

Next, visit the Bund sightseeing tunnel and enjoy the light show. The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, the first visitor tunnel under the Huangpu River in China, connects the Bund and the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone. It takes just 3-5 minutes to travel through the tunnel, where passengers can enjoy fascinating visual effects accompanied by a variety of sounds. Driverless carriages are used, providing passengers with a wide vista, making them feel like explorers.

• Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu) - Once the tallest building in Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower remains one of the most recognizable skyscrapers in Pudong, part of the skyline visible from The Bund. The sci-fi-esque 1,535-foot (468-meter) tower houses observation platforms, a glass-bottomed walkway, a rotating restaurant, and the Shanghai History Museum in its basement. The tour includes learning about Shanghai’s history in the basement museum, having lunch with 360-degree views in the rotating restaurant, and enjoying the views from the observation decks.
• Xintiandi - The tour proceeds to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of 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, while the north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural styles, it has become a popular and fashionable pedestrian street in the city center. It represents the popular and leisurely lifestyle of the city’s new generation. Outdoor cafes, bars, and romantic restaurants are abundant.
• Shikumen Museum, Shanghai - This museum is an old Shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum is modeled after a household from the 1920s, featuring seven main exhibition rooms: the guest room, study room, old people’s room, master room, daughter room, pavilion room, and oven room. The story of a Shikumen family runs throughout the visit, showcasing the unique Shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai and reproducing the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.
• Sinan Mansions - A Nice Leisure and Entertainment Place. Sinan Mansions consist of 51 historic garden houses, showcasing a variety of architectural styles. They include boutique hotels, apartment hotels, and enterprise mansions. Additionally, there are various restaurants, bars, coffee houses, tea houses, clubs, convention centers, showrooms, cultural salons, designer shops, and recreational parks. Whether shopping, enjoying delicious food, staying overnight, or appreciating European-style architecture, Sinan Mansions cater to all needs. The tour offers a distinct contrast between the Western-style architectures built in the early 20th century and modern ones built since the 1990s.
• Wukang Road - Wukang Road is only 1.17 km long, with each house and its details telling its stories and history. All the buildings on the road are in European style, and walking on Wukang Road gives the sense of being in Europe. The Wukang Building is the most famous building on Wukang Road. Shaped like a giant vessel, it was the most famous English-styled building in Shanghai back in the 1930s. The Wukang Building was designed by Hudec, the well-known architect.
• Yuyuan Old Street - Yuyuan Old Street is an old business street that combines tourist attractions, shops, entertainment, and cultural exhibits. Its special social attractions and rich commercial background stem from being home to the city’s earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler’s store, wine shop, and tea house. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the city’s traditional culture and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.
• Huangpu River - 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, enjoy a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River to take in 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.

Afterwards, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to the hotel, wrap up the memories, and say goodbye at the hotel.

• Knowledgeable tour guide
• Private transportation
• Lunch with 360-degree views in the rotating restaurant of the TV tower

• Dinner

Join us for a full-day guided tour to experience some of Shanghai’s best landmarks. Enjoy the convenience of pick-up from your hotel before we set off to see the 1.9-meter-high white jade Buddha at the Jade Buddha Temple. Then, take a leisurely stroll along the Bund, appreciating 26 buildings of diverse architectural styles. Ascend the Oriental Pearl Tower for sweeping views of Shanghai, before exploring bustling, local hot spots like Xintiandi, Shikumen Museum, Sinan Mansions, Wukang Road, Yuyuan Old Street, and more for a true slice of Shanghai’s energetic street life. As the day closes, we’ll cruise the Huangpu River to bask in the glow of the beautiful nightlight spectacle on the riverbanks.

1. Immerse in the local Shanghai culture and interact with its denizens
2. Enjoy a meal at the revolving restaurant in the Oriental Pearl Tower
3. Benefit from the ease of round-trip private transfers and guidance

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.