Classic Moden Shanghai Full-view Sightseeing One day Tour By Bus

Although Shanghai is one of Chinas most developed cities, its history as a water village and later on as a major coastal town and port is still evident throughout the city. This tour will take you to see the modern and ancient Shanghai, introduce you to a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and the Yu Garden and the Old Town enjoy the bazaars. In the morning, youll meet your local English-speaking tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 7.30am, and they will accompany you to visit Shanghai Old Street, and to the Yu Gardens, which used to be a wealthy Chinese familys traditional private garden, over 400 years ago. The name of the garden can be translated as the Garden of Happiness from Shanghainese, and is located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City. Afterwards, head towards the Bund, where youll catch spectacular views of the dazzling cityscape. The bund is lined with impressive neo-classical buildings, dating back to Shanghais grandest days. Many banks and trading companies from the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Italy, Russia, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Belgium built impressive offices here in the early 20th century when Shanghai was the financial capital of Asia. The boulevard was also home to the Masonic Club, the Shanghai Club, and the consulates of Russia and the United Kingdom. Then we will go for lunch, where youll be able to try real Chinese food. Following lunch youll visit the Shanghai Old Wax Figure Museum, where youll be able to see gain a deeper understanding of Shanghais history through wax figures displaying scenes of every day. After that, well go to Pearl City, where you can do some shopping. Dont forget to bargain! This is a great place to get some souvenirs for friends and family at home. When youve finished your shopping, youll be taken to Tianzifang. Tianzifang is an arts enclave in Shanghai that is now home to boutique shops, bars, and restaurants, and gives a real good idea as to how developed Shanghai is, and how international the city has become. This is also a great place to get some souvenirs. The final stop on this tour is Xintiandi and the French Concession, a beloved tree-lined neighborhood, where you will be able to see some of Shanghais hippest bars and restaurants. At this point you can either decide to be taken back to your hotel by bus, or you can choose to stay out and check out the restaurants and bars and find your own way back.