Shanghai Private Tour: Jade Buddha Temple, World Financial Center&Acrobatic Show

Shanghai, China
Duration10h - 11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience several of Shanghai’s top attractions on the full-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, appreciate a 1.9-meter-high white jade Buddha at Jade Buddha Temple; take a cruise to enjoy the scenery along the Huangpu River and stroll around Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, People’s Square and other buzzing, locals-frequented areas. In the evening, enjoy an amazing Acrobatic Show at Shanghai Circus World. Plus, you will have a whole new experience-enjoying panoramic views of Shanghai from the Observation Decks of World Financial Center with transparent glass-walled walkways.

1. Wander in the Bund and admire the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles
2. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle in Shanghai
3. enjoy an in-depth immersion into Chinese history courtesy of your private guide
4. Take it easy with 2-way door-to-door private transfers and guiding

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Jade Buddha Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Jade Buddha Temple and start the highlight tour.
    The Jade Buddha Temple is an active monastery and one of the most popular temples in Shanghai. Visit to see the site's two beautiful jade Buddhas as well as the vast collection of statues, relics, and art.
    Although the history of the Jade Buddha Temple is not very long, the old-time and classical architectural style makes it unique and inimitable in this modern city. The Jade Buddha Temple is a good place to go whether you are a Buddhist or not, the peaceful and transcendent atmosphere adds a kind of richness to our busy modern society.
  2. The Bund
    30m
    We will walk along the Bund and see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles.
    The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and 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.
  3. Huangpu River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Huangpu River divides two iconic but different Shanghai sights: high modern buildings in the Pudong area, and 26 various buildings of different architectural styles on the west side.
    We will take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river including the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower.
  4. Pudong New Area
    Pass by
    As a new and bustling district, Pudong offers visitors some of the most modern attractions, businesses, skyscrapers and shopping malls, all featuring the latest in entertainment, technology and fashion.
    We will walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge which is good place to photograph skyscrapers.
  5. Shanghai World Financial Center
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Standing in the center of Lujiazui in Pudong and neighboring Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) is the second tallest skyscraper in the city up to now. From the exterior, the structure looks like a bottle opener and that's exactly its nickname.
    For tourists, it's more of a hot attraction featuring the sightseeing observatories and the Park Hyatt Hotel.
    Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors. The 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways.

    Then, we will transfer to Yuyuan Old Street, experience the original Shanghai atmosphere and visit classical garden.
  6. Yuyuan Old Street
    30m
    Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.
  7. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Later, you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577. 
    Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style.

    Then, we will stroll around Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, People’s Square and other buzzing, locals-frequented areas.
  8. Xintiandi
    45m
    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. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafes, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere.
  9. 30m
    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.
  10. People’s Square
    30m
    Shanghai People's Square is located at the very center of Shanghai and is the demarcation point of East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road. It is a flourishing place for people to look around.
    There are many scenic spots around people's square, such as the new Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theater and the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Along the south side of the People's Avenue, there are several large underground structures, including Hong Kong Famous Brands Street and Dimei Shopping Center, the largest underground city transformer substation of Asia and the largest underground parking garage of Shanghai.
    In the evening, we will transfer to Shanghai Circus World and the nighttime cityscape along the way.
  11. Shanghai Circus World
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Shanghai Circus World, regarded as China's 'No. 1 Circus World' is located in Jing'an District.
    It has a distinctive architecture with a splendid golden vault and can seat an audience of 1638. The advanced stage facilities, lighting and sound equipment enable it to be a comprehensive performance site, which holds domestic and international circus programs, acrobatics, singing and dancing performances.
    It is in fact a stunning Shanghai Circus World Acrobatic Show combining traditional Chinese arts and modern technologies. The performers present Chinese acrobatics, martial arts and dance perfectly in harmony with the music, sound, lighting, and other special effects, which include a water screen.

    Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel, Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.

End point

We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.

Pickup details

We pick up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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