Day 1. Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, the Bund, Acrobatic Show.
Be picked up from hotel at 08:30 am.
Drive to visit Yu Garden.
Located in the southern part of Shanghai, Yu Garden is a well-restored Suzhou-style garden. It is one of the best gardens in southern China. With pavilions, halls, chambers, towers, ponds and rockeries, it presents more than 40 scenic spots. No wonder people say "Those who have come to Shanghai missing Yu Garden and the City God Temple Bazaar can not claim that they have been to the city."
Then visit Jade Buddha Temple.
Built in 1882, Jade Buddha Temple has two jade statues of the Sakyamuni Buddha, one seated and one reclining. The seated Buddha is 1.9 meters tall and was carved out of a single piece of white jade, wearing a robe inlaid with precious jewels. The temple also houses a number of ancient sculptures, rare paintings and Buddhist scriptures.
Move on to visit Shanghai Museum.
Shanghai Museum, known as the Museum of Ancient Chinese Art, was established in 1952. You will find more than 120,000 precious and rare works of art in 21 categories. In addition to the 11 galleries, the museum includes three exhibition halls, a tearoom, a restaurant, shops, a high-definition graphics hall, a library and a VIP garden.
Then visit the Bund. The Bund, also called Zhongshan Road, is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. The most famous and attractive sights are the 52 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance, which are also located at the west side of the Bund. The Bund was the centre of Shanghai's politics, economy and culture hundreds of years ago, consulates of most countries. Many banks, businesses and newspaper offices were settled there, and that's why we have these art-like buildings.
Enjoy Acrobatic Show in the evening.
Transfer back to your hotel after the tour. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2. Zhouzhuang Water Town.
Be picked up from hotel at 08:30 am.
Drive to visit the water town Zhouzhuang including ancient town and old waterways. Zhouzhuang lies at the middle between Shanghai and Suzhou, So it is thought by many to be the best waterside town in China. This ancient town has a history of more than 900 years old with many houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are about 100 houses with courtyards, and 60 of them have arch gateways made by carved bricks.
Transfer back to your hotel in Shanghai after the whole day Tour. ( , Lunch , )
Friendly Shanghai tour note from Beijingservice.com
1. This tour is arranged for you exclusively with private car, driver and English speaking tour guide.
2. The sunshine is very strong in summer. Sunglass is useful.
3. A pair of soft and comfortable shoes is helpful when you walk in attractions.