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Private Layover Tour: Shanghai Zoo with Panda, Oriental Pearl Tower & the Bund

Shanghai

Experience the best of Shanghai on a private layover tour. Visit the Shanghai Zoo to see giant pandas, explore Qibao Old Street, and enjoy panoramic views from the Oriental Pearl Tower. Flexible timing and pick-up/drop-off service included.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Qibao Old Street - Qibao Ancient Town is Located in the center of Minhang District of Shanghai, which has both the scenery of water town and a history spanning over one thousand years. The name originates from the Qibao Temple. You can see cricket displays and live cricket fighting shows at the Cricket Museum in town. A great variety of snacks in Qibao Ancient Town will attract your eye. Walk along Qibao Old street, taste typical snacks and enjoy the local lifestyle.
Qibao Ancient Town can satisfy your curiosity about ancient water townships without the bother of either long distance or the rush of crowds.
Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Dongwu Yuan) - Shanghai Zoo is a large-scale state-level zoo. It is divided into 5 exhibition areas: Primates, Herbivores, Carnivores, Birds, and Amphibians. It exhibits more than 6,000 animals, including up to 600 rare animals. There are not only animals from China, such as giant pandas, golden monkeys, South China tigers, Manchurian tigers, Yangtze alligators, elks, but also animals from all over the world, such as giraffe, kangaroo, penguin, hippopotamus, sea lion and the like.
You will visit the giant pandas in the Carnivore zone. The giant panda area is fan-shaped, where an indoor exhibition area and an outside playground can be seen. You can watch the panda’s every movement. The playground is covered with trees, lawns, artificial mountains, pools so that the giant pandas can enjoy themselves.
Former French Concession - It is totally different from what you have imagined about this modern, crowded and busy metropolis with skyscraper jungles, is quiet and idle with lots of European style villas and buildings from the early 20th century. It is a great place to learn the history and unique beauty of the city and to escape from the bustling city for a while.As time passed by, there is no exact boundary for this area.
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, with an old Shikumen building as a supplement. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Here, there is a collection of unique businesses from around the world. It was also the site of the first congress of the Communist Party.
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu) - Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower is located in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Shanghai. This 468 meters (1,536 feet) high tower is the world’s sixth and China’s second tallest TV and radio tower. However, even more alluring than its height is the unique architectural design that makes Oriental Pearl Tower one of the most attractive places anywhere. You will visit the Municipal History Museum which is located in the tower’s pedestal. You can travel up and down the Oriental Pearl Tower in double-decker elevators that can hold up to fifty people at the rate of seven meters per second. The elevator attendants recite an introduction to the TV Tower in English and Chinese during the rapid 1/4-mile ascent. Once you reach your destination, you will be amazed at the variety of activities available as the various spheres and columns actually house places of interest, commerce, and recreation. The view of the city from this height fills you with wonder at the beauty that surrounds you.
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Nanjing Road is considered to be the ‘No. 1 commercial street in China’, which has been a landmark for this city for a long time. Along its 5.5 kilometers, you will find over 600 shops that on average are visited by some 1.7 million people each day. Here, you could purchase everything wanted, spanning from special and cheap souvenirs to the luxurious world famous brands. Exploring traditional department stores and latest fashion stores. Savoring snacks of time-horned brands. Taking the Dang-dang sightseeing tram.
The Bund - The Bund is the famous waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River and is regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund, such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. Others, we will enjoy the night scenery on both sides of huangpu river.

What's Included

Snacks provided
Expert guide accompanying
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at hotel/airport
Transportation in a comfortable tour vehicle
Admission to all listed attractions

What's Not Included

Lunch

Additional Information

This layover tour provides a great opportunity to explore must-see attractions of Shanghai and it also can be customized based on your interests. With the assistance of our knowledgeable guide, we will get an overview of the city and hear about its history. The itinerary includes Qibao Old Street, Shanghai Zoo, Former French Concession, Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund.