• Fuxing Park - The tour guide will meet the group at the hotel at 09:00 a.m. and then proceed to Fuxing Park to begin the highlight tour. Also known as Gujiazhai Park, Fuxing Park is a distinctive park in Shanghai that retains a French classical style, characterized by its plaids and patterns. It remains a popular spot for seniors’ morning exercises, offering a glimpse into the vibrant lives of retirees.
• Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence - This museum is housed in a two-story European-style building that was once the residence of Sun Yat-sen, also known as Sun Wen. He was a pioneering figure in the Chinese democratic revolution, the founder of the Republic of China, and a significant contributor to modern Chinese history.
• Sinan Mansions - A delightful place for leisure and entertainment. Sinan Road, located in the Former French Concession of Shanghai, is a renowned French-style street. It features around twenty garden houses that showcase nearly all residential styles from early 20th-century Shanghai. The area includes boutique hotels, apartment hotels, and corporate mansions, along with a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee houses, tea houses, clubs, convention centers, showrooms, cultural salons, designer shops, and recreational parks. Visitors can enjoy a stroll down this clean and romantic one-way street, shaded by plane trees, and experience tranquility amidst bustling Shanghai.

Next, the group will visit the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre to admire original propaganda posters from the 1940s to 1990s.

• Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre - This private museum is dedicated to the collection and display of posters, featuring over 6,000 original propaganda posters from the 1940s to 1990s. It covers the era of Chairman Mao and illustrates the political movements of New China. Founded by Mr. Yang Pei Ming, who began collecting posters as a hobby in 1995.

The tour continues with a walk along Yuyuan Old Street and a visit to Yu Garden.

• Yuyuan Old Street - Also known as Miaoqian Dajie, this historic business street combines tourist attractions, shops, entertainment, and cultural exhibits. It boasts a rich commercial history, being home to the city’s earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler’s store, wine shop, and tea house. Exploring the old alleys offers a chance to discover Shanghai’s traditional culture and experience the authentic life of its residents. Visitors can walk to the Zigzag Nine Bend Bridge, which is believed to bring good luck due to the auspicious symbolism of the number nine. The bridge leads to the Mid-Lake Pavilion Teahouse, the oldest teahouse in Shanghai.
• Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Originally a private garden of the Pan family during the Ming Dynasty, Yu Garden was the largest and most prestigious garden of its time in Shanghai. Despite its small size, it encompasses all the elements of a classical Chinese garden, including pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds, and cloisters, each with unique characteristics. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and artistic garden architecture make it a highlight of Shanghai. Visitors can also walk to the Zigzag Nine Bend Bridge, believed to bring good luck, leading to the Mid-Lake Pavilion Teahouse, the oldest teahouse in Shanghai.

After lunch, the group will visit the renowned Shanghai “Fabric Market” - South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market.

The group will enjoy traditional Chinese dim sum, Xiaolongbao, for lunch. Afterward, they will visit the famous Shanghai “Fabric Market” - South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market.

• South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market - Known as the Shanghai “Fabric Market,” this location is home to hundreds of tailors and seamstresses and is the city’s top destination for bespoke clothing. Many visitors to Shanghai recommend the South Bund Spinning Material Market as a must-see. Here, visitors can choose from a variety of fabrics and collaborate with a tailor to customize their desired clothing. The market’s shops often use multiple languages on their billboards, as 80% of customers are foreigners. “Tailor” is the market’s standout feature, catering to both Chinese and foreign customers’ needs for tailored clothing, while also offering unique clothing styles.

The tour continues with a stroll around Nanjing Road to explore surrounding communities and the thinnest building.

• Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Known as the ‘No. 1 commercial street in China,’ Nanjing Road has long been a landmark of the city. Spanning 5.5 kilometers, it features over 600 shops, attracting an average of 1.7 million visitors daily. Here, visitors can find everything from affordable souvenirs to luxurious world-famous brands. The surrounding neighborhoods and the thinnest building, known as the Paper Building (纸片楼) on Ningbo Road, are also worth exploring. The building, once reported by the British Daily Mail as possibly the world’s flattest and thinnest, appears like a piece of paper when viewed diagonally. Despite its unusual shape, the building still houses many residents.

The tour concludes with a transfer to the Bund to admire the 26 diverse buildings of various architectural styles along the Bund.

• The Bund - The Bund is a renowned waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River and is considered a symbol of Shanghai. It showcases the city’s charm as a bustling metropolis with a rich history and a promising future, making it a must-see attraction. Visitors can admire the 26 buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund, including the Peace Hotel (Heping Fandian), Shanghai Customs House, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. The skyscrapers across the Huangpu River are also a sight to behold.
• The Bund City Sculptures - Visitors will see the Bund City Sculptures, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, Huangpu Park, and Waibaidu Bridge.

Afterwards, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to the hotel, wrapping up the day’s memories and bidding farewell at the hotel.

• Knowledgeable tour guide
• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Lunch included
• All fees and taxes covered
• Entrance fees to attractions

This tour provides a great opportunity to explore must-see attractions and local communities. With a private guide, we will learn about culture and history of Shanghai, admire the city’s skyscrapers and experience the original Shanghai atmosphere. The itinerary includes Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence, Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Yuyuan Old Street, Yu Garden, South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market, Nanjing Road and the Bund.

1. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle in Fuxing Park
2. Admire classical Chinese architecture, exquisite sculptures and carvings at Yu Garden
3. Wander in the Bund to see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscrapers
4. Enjoy a traditional Chinese dim sum - Xiaolongbao for lunch
5. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

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