8 Day Shanghai Adventure Culture History and Disneyland

Shanghai, China
Duration8 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 8-day Shanghai tour blends culture, modernity, and fun. Explore the old town, Yu Garden, Bund night views, and Shanghai Tower. Stroll through art districts, savor local food in Zhujiajiao, and enjoy Disney’s rides and fireworks. Led daily by expert English-speaking guides, this comprehensive journey covers historical and modern attractions. Enjoy private vehicle service, high-quality hotel stays with daily breakfast, attraction tickets, and professional guidance throughout for a comfortable experience.

What's included

  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Night View of Old Town and Bund (Classic Puxi Old Town)
  1. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Yu Garden is a classical Jiangnan garden built in the Ming Dynasty with a history of over 400 years, featuring pavilions, waterside pavilions, rockeries, and rare stones that create a unique view at every step. Visitors will stroll through the garden to appreciate its exquisite landscaping art, admire famous attractions such as the Jade Magnificence and the Grand Rockery, and experience the rare ancient elegance amidst the urban setting.
  2. Chenghuang Miao (Yuyuan Garden)
    30m
    The old town area is a gathering place for classic delicacies, where travelers can freely savor Shanghai's characteristic snacks, such as fried pork buns, steamed xiaolong buns, osmanthus-flavored sticky rice cake, and other local flavors, experiencing the traditional culinary atmosphere of Shanghai.
  3. Shanghai Confucian Temple
    30m
    The waterfront promenade by the historic wharf along the Huangpu River offers a perfect spot for visitors to take a stroll while overlooking the river scenery and enjoying the urban vistas of Puxi and Pudong on both sides. It is an ideal location to appreciate the sunset and night view of the Huangpu River.
  4. Bund International Architecture Exhibition
    30m
    The world-renowned Expo Group of International Architectures features over 50 century-old buildings with distinct styles standing along the river. As dusk falls and the lights illuminate, the architectural outlines glitter brilliantly, allowing visitors to stroll and experience the glorious history of modern Shanghai.
  5. Garden Bridge
    30m
    This classic steel structure century-old iron bridge has served as a filming location for numerous film and television works. Standing on the bridge, one can simultaneously overlook the Bund, Suzhou Creek, and the skyline of Lujiazui, making it an ideal spot for shooting urban nightscape portraits.
Day 2: Lujiazui · Modern Metropolis (Pudong Skyline)
  1. Lujiazui
    30m
    The core area of Shanghai's iconic financial skyline gathers landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower. Visitors can stroll along the riverside promenade to admire the cluster of skyscrapers up close and experience the modern urban grandeur of Shanghai.
  2. Shanghai Tower
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the observation deck of China's tallest building, visitors can ascend to the 118th-floor viewing platform to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire urban area of Shanghai, overlook the meandering Huangpu River in the distance, and take in the magnificent scenery of the whole city.
  3. Museum Of Art Pudong
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The top-tier art museum in Binjiang is an artwork in itself. It permanently hosts major international art exhibitions, and its unique mirror corridor incorporates the scenery of the Bund into the frame, seamlessly blending art with the urban landscape.
  4. Taikoo Li Qiantan
    1h
    An open-block commercial landmark surrounded by greenery and full of design sense. Visitors can stroll, shop, relax with a cup of coffee, admire modern architecture, and await the romantic riverside sunset.
Day 3: Hengfu Wutong · Artistic Citywalk
  1. Shanghai Region
    30m
    Wukang Building: An iconic historical structure in Shanghai, designed by the renowned architect Hudec, it boasts a distinctive ship-shaped appearance that is highly recognizable. Tourists often visit this classic intersection to admire the old apartment building featuring French Renaissance style.
  2. Former Residence of Ba Jin
    30m
    The garden villa where literary master Ba Jin lived for a long time, the interior preserves the living space of the writer during his lifetime, displaying manuscripts, books, and daily necessities, allowing visitors to experience the life traces of the literary giant.
  3. Shanghai Region
    30m
    Anfu Road: A literary and artistic street lined with plane trees, gathering unique cafes, trendy boutiques, and theaters. It is perfect for a leisurely citywalk, allowing you to experience the unique blend of young trends and old Shanghai alleyways.
  4. Shanghai
    30m
    Wuyuan Road: A quiet and secluded street lined with old ginkgo trees, preserving a large number of garden-style residences. Tourists can stroll under the tree shade, away from crowds, to experience the tranquil Hai Pai charm of Xuhui Hengfu District.
  5. Shanghai
    30m
    Blackstone Apartment: A century-old art apartment with elegant European-style interior decoration. Guests can visit the retro corridors and bookstores to experience the unique romantic atmosphere of high-end apartments in old Shanghai.
  6. Sinan Mansions
    30m
    Clusters of French-style garden villas, with Shikumen and villas interlaced, green trees providing shade. Tourists stroll through the streets and alleys, taking photos at the retro buildings and experiencing the life style of old Shanghai villas.
  7. Xintiandi
    30m
    The classic leisure street transformed from Shikumen combines traditional brick wall architecture with modern commerce. The night lighting atmosphere is excellent, making it suitable for dinner, shopping, and experiencing the blend of the old and the new in Shanghai.
Day 4: Shanghai History, Arts and Creativity Day
  1. Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
    1h
    A national first-class museum, it houses over a million ancient art and cultural relics, including a large number of exquisite bronzes, calligraphy and paintings, and ceramics. Visitors can deeply understand the splendid history and culture of China over thousands of years.
  2. GuoJi FanDian WenShiGuan
    30m
    This century-old hotel is a classic destination for purchasing souvenirs from old Shanghai. Guests can choose from local traditional pastries and cakes, and bring along unique gifts.
  3. Si Hang Cang Ku Kang Zhan Ji Nian Guan
    30m
    The site of the Eight Hundred Heroes' Defense Battle restores the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Through historical materials and physical exhibits, visitors can learn about the shocking modern historical stories.
  4. M50 Creative Park
    30m
    The art park, transformed from an old textile factory, is filled with industrial-style factories, street graffiti, galleries and studios. It is perfect for taking photos and experiencing the contemporary art atmosphere of Shanghai.
  5. 1000 Trees
    30m
    A unique "forest architecture" landmark, the building platform is covered with a thousand trees, with a fantastical shape. It is located by the Suzhou River. Tourists can take photos at the unique architectural landscape and stroll along the riverside walkway.
Day 5: Zhujiajiao - an ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River
  1. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
    1h
    The well-preserved ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River in Shanghai features white walls and black tiles built along the river. Tourists can visit this thousand-year-old water town and experience the slow-paced life of the south of the Yangtze River, far from the city.
  2. Fangsheng Bridge
    30m
    Zhujiajiao Landmark, the largest five-arch stone bridge of the Ming Dynasty in Shanghai. Standing on the top of the bridge, you can overlook the entire Caogang River and the entire ancient town. It is the best spot for taking photos of the ancient town.
  3. Shanghai
    30m
    Ancient town Snacks: Along the riverbank, there are numerous Jiangnan-style snack shops. Tourists can enjoy water town specialties such as zha rou, zongzi, and large vegetable and meat wontons.
  4. Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The large private garden in the south of the Yangtze River features pavilions, ponds and gardens scattered here and there. Tourists can stroll through the park to enjoy the classical garden scenery and experience the secluded atmosphere of the ancient garden owner.
  5. Shanghai
    15m
    Gondola: Take a wooden hand-cranked boat to tour the ancient town's waterways, slowly passing through ancient Bridges and residences, and immerse yourself in the ink-wash water town scenery of Jiangnan. (The boat fare is already included.
  6. Shanghai
    30m
    Viewing the night view of North Bund: The riverside viewing platform of North Bund offers a wide view. Tourists can gaze at the lights on both banks of the Huangpu River and enjoy the panoramic night view of Lujiazui and the Bund.
Day 6: Disney All Day · Fairy Tale Fireworks
  1. Shanghai Disneyland
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a full day at Shanghai Disney Resort. Guests can freely experience the park's popular rides, watch street parades, and enjoy the "Enchanted Light Show" fireworks and light display at the castle, immersing themselves in the atmosphere of a fairy tale park.
Day 7: Hongkou Humanistic · Old Shanghai's Fireworks
  1. Shanghai Duolun Road Cultural Celebrities Street
    30m
    This historical district, where many scholars and celebrities gather, is dotted with Shikumen buildings, Western-style houses and sculptures of famous people. Lu Xun, MAO Dun and other scholars once settled here. Strolling here, one can enjoy the literary scenery of the Republic of China era.
  2. Lu Xun Museum
    30m
    A special museum in memory of the literary figure Lu Xun displays manuscripts, old items and photos, allowing visitors to learn about the literary giant's creative and life journey in Shanghai.
  3. Shanghai
    30m
    Shanyin Road Lane: An old Shanghai lane brimming with the vitality of life, it retains many old-style residential houses. Walk into the alley and experience the daily life of local ordinary people.
  4. Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
    30m
    The only memorial hall in China dedicated to World War II Jewish refugees tells the precious history of tens of thousands of Jewish refugees seeking refuge in Shanghai and witnesses the cross-border goodwill.
  5. 1933 Old Millfun
    30m
    This unique building, transformed from an old slaughterhouse, features geometric corridors and circular staircases with a strong sense of design. It is a popular photography landmark and exudes a retro industrial aesthetic.
  6. Jing'an Temple
    30m
    This thousand-year-old temple in the Jiangnan region is located in the bustling city center. The ancient temple and modern high-rise buildings complement each other. Tourists can visit the temple architecture and experience the peaceful and Zen-like atmosphere in the city.
Day 8: West Bund Art · Final Return Journey
  1. Xuhui
    30m
    The Art riverside Corridor on the west bank of the Huangpu River, transformed from an old industrial wharf, features an open walkway where industrial relics are connected with artistic buildings, making it an ideal place for strolling and waiting for the riverside's light and shadow.
  2. Long Museum (West Bund)
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Long Museum (West Bund), a renowned art museum transformed from an old coal wharf, features a distinctive fair-faced concrete architecture that is highly recognizable and frequently hosts major art exhibitions. The West Bund Museum, an international contemporary art museum, collaborates with the Centre Pompidou in France for exhibitions. Its architecture is simple yet elegant, and its riverside location is ideal for taking photos with the river view.
  3. Tianzifang
    40m
    The classic Shikumen lanes are crisscrossed with narrow alleys, gathering handicraft stores, galleries and coffee shops. Tourists stroll through the lanes to select cultural and creative souvenirs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Dear Valued Customer,
Thanks for visiting China. Self-arriving guests may navigate to Yitel Premium (Shanghai People's Square Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street) and check in with your passport. Guests with airport transfer service will be picked up by the driver to the hotel.

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Pickup details

The driver will arrive at the pickup area 30 minutes prior to departure and wait for you. Vehicle information will be sent one day before departure. Free waiting time is 15 minutes. All hotels arranged during the itinerary can be used as pickup and drop-off locations. Should you need to change the transfer location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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