- 1. The Temple of City God bazaar nearby the Yuyuan has gathered most of Shanghai cuisine.
- 2. The Bund is at its best in evening and also bustled with the crowds.
- 3. There are two top shopping streets; Nanjing Dong Road Pedestrian Street and Huaihai Road. Actually Nanjing Dong Road is for tourists and Huaihai Road is more favored by the locals.
- 4. The essence of Nanjing Road stretches between Huanghe Road and Henan Zhong Road. Sightseeing minibuses are available from 8:00am-10:30pm. A single-way ride is CNY 5.
- 5. Shanghai has Hongqiao Airport (in the town, mostly for China domestic flights) and Pudong Airport (about an hour drive from town, mostly for international flights). Better to make certain the airport for your flight in advance.
Our local English-speaking guide and skilled driver will pick you up at your Shanghai hotel at around 8:30am (or your convenient time) to cover the essential city spots.
First stop is one of Shanghai top-notch spots--Yuyuan Garden in the old town district. Shaded alcoves, carp pools, pavilions, whispering bamboo, stony recesses dotted the garden could shelter you from the outside bazaar bustle.
Transfer to Shanghai Museum of People's Square for the precious art collections like different dynasties' bronze wares, potteries and paintings, etc.
Then stroll along elevated riverside promenade of the Bund to soak in the bustle like vocal hawkers, toy vendors, posing tourists. Don't miss the chance to see how the foreign architects' talent is displayed via the architecture cluster.
Continue the tour in the worshipper-frequent Jade Buddha Temple to appreciate its centerpiece statue-a 1.9m-high pale-green jade Buddha.
Then take in a full picture of Shanghai metropolis on the 100th observant deck of Shanghai World Financial Center which has become a new Shanghai landmark for its unprecedented height.
Conclude the city tour by transferring back to your Shanghai hotel or getting off at your desired spot in city center.