• Jin Mao Tower - The tour guide will greet you at the airport exit with a welcome sign displaying your name at 08:30 a.m. The first stop is the Lujiazui Financial Trade Zone to visit Jin Mao Tower. As the fourth tallest building in Shanghai, following the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower stands in the heart of the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone in Pudong. It reaches a height of 420.5 meters (approximately 1,380 feet) and spans an area of 2.3 hectares (5.68 acres). Designed by architect Adrian D. Smith, this skyscraper beautifully merges traditional Chinese cultural elements with contemporary architectural styles, making it one of China’s most well-constructed buildings. The 88th floor, the highest level, features an observation deck that accommodates up to 1,000 people, offering breathtaking views of the Huangpu River banks. Following this, we will explore the Riverside Promenade to enjoy the panoramic view of the Bund.

• Riverside Promenade (Bingjiang Da Dao) - Next, your guide will take you to Shanghai Binjiang Avenue, established in 1997 on the east bank of the Huangpu River, often referred to as the new Bund of Pudong. This area combines sightseeing, leisure, and relaxation, emphasizing the urban ecological environment and its functions. Strolling along the expansive Binjiang Avenue, you can admire the Bund’s panorama and listen to the melodious sounds of the Huangpu River, offering a rare peaceful and comfortable experience in the city’s heart.

• Jade Buddha Temple - The third destination is the Jade Buddha Temple, a renowned Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Here, you can admire two exquisite jade Buddhas and a vast collection of statues, relics, and art. Although the Jade Buddha Temple’s history is relatively short, its classical architectural style makes it unique and unmatched in this modern city. Whether you are a Buddhist or not, the temple’s serene and transcendent atmosphere enriches our busy modern society. Visitors will have the opportunity to copy Buddhist Scriptures with a writing brush and enjoy vegetarian noodles for lunch at the Jade Buddha Temple.

• Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan) - After lunch, the tour continues to the Shanghai Silk Museum, covering an area of 6,000 square meters in the Huangpu District. The museum aims to promote the development of Chinese silk culture and industry. As the world’s largest silk producer, China primarily sources its silk from mulberry silkworms. The museum showcases the fascinating process of silkworm cultivation, an elegant silk exhibition hall, rich silk reeling production, and exquisite silk products.

Then, we will explore the Former French Concession area and admire the Sikumen-style old houses at Xintiandi.

• Xintiandi - Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves Shanghai’s historical and cultural features while integrating Chinese and Western cultures. It is divided into northern and southern sections, with the south featuring modern architecture and the north showcasing Shikumen old buildings. This blend of Shikumen and modern architectural styles has transformed Xintiandi into a trendy pedestrian street in the city’s center, representing the city’s new generation’s popular and leisurely lifestyle. Outdoor cafés, bars, and romantic restaurants are abundant.

• Shikumen Museum, Shanghai - This museum is housed in a preserved and renovated Shikumen house from the 1920s. It is modeled after a typical household from that era, featuring seven main exhibition rooms: the guest room, study room, old people’s room, master room, daughter room, pavilion room, and oven room. The museum narrates the story of a Shikumen family, showcasing Shanghai’s unique Shikumen architectural culture and recreating the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai residents from that time.

Next, we will stroll along Yuyuan Old Street to experience the original Shanghai lifestyle and savor Chinese Dim-sum - Xiaolongbao.

• Yuyuan Old Street - Yuyuan Old Street is a historic 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. Exploring Shanghai’s old alleys offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the city’s traditional culture and experience the authentic life of the Shanghainese. We will then enjoy traditional Chinese food - Xiaolongbao.

Afterward, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to the airport to catch your flight or return to your hotel. Cherish your memories and bid farewell.

• Knowledgeable tour guide
• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• All fees and/or taxes
• Entrance fee of the indicated attractions

This stopover trip will stun you with Shanghai’s top and well-known attractions. After an easy airport pick-up, enjoy the breathtaking view of Shanghai from the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower; take a leisurely walk on Riverside Promenade; tour the enchanting Jade Buddha Temple; explore the Jiangnan Silk Museum to learn how to distinguish between genuine and fake silk; admire the Sikumen style ancient houses at Xintiandi and roam around Yuan Old Street, , get a feel of the genuine Shanghai lifestyle and savor Chinese Dim-sum - Xiaolongbao.

1. Meander along Riverside Promenade and marvel at the panoramic view of the Bund
2. Practice calligraphy by copying Buddhist Scriptures and relish vegetarian noodles at Jade Buddha Temple
3. Your guide is ready to answer all your queries about the city on this small group tour
4. Enjoy a stress-free airport pick-up and drop-off service in Shanghai

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