Itinerary
Day 1: Private One Day Shanghai Customized Tour
Stop At: The Bund, The Bund, Shanghai
Your local great guide and the driver pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel or the place you stay. After meeting, spend few mins to discuss the places you want to cover. As private tour, you will enjoy a 100% customized tour. Following is the popular itinerary . Be sure to let your guide know if you want to change it. Typically, start the visit at the Bund, a “Free Museum of World Architecture”, enjoy the leisure stroll along Huangpu river and take in the fantastic old and new city skyline while learning Shanghai’s key colonial history from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
Next head to Old town bazaar, known as the” China town” in Shanghai, talk a walk along lucky nine zigzag bridge, pay the visit to five century old classic garden and appreciate the beautiful architecture from Ming and Qing Dynasty. You will also have time enjoy the fun souvenir shopping here with the assistance from your guide if needed.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Former French Concession, Former French Concession, Shanghai
Continue the tour to the chic former French concession, visit the lovely park where locals get around for leisure activities such as singing, ballroom dancing, Tai-chi etc. Appreciate the charming neighbors lined with the leafty green trees and historic buildings. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch with the recommendation from your guide base on your own dietary requests.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jade Buddha Temple, 170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai China
Later head to one of the city’s famed Buddhist Temple, Jade Buddha Temple. Admire the two exquisite Buddha statues from Burma, check out different complex of the temple, statues, learn the local go about their religious life, culture and custom.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
Follow your guide to Pudong New Island, take a walk along skywalk way and appreciate some of the the World Class skyscrapers such as Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, 100-Story Shanghai World Financial Tower , Lucky Jinmao Tower etc. Go up to one of the observation decks and enjoy a fantastic bird-eye view of the mega Shanghai city. Marvel at the magnificent development of the city in the past two decade. If you have been to the above-mentioned itinerary you could substitute to other attractions such as :1) Nanjing Road;2) People’ square ;3) Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Museum, Shanghai Jewish Museum; Shanghai Poster Art Museum; 4) Maglev Train Experience; 5) Jing’an temple, Longhua Temple etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Shanghai Private Day Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train
Stop At: Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai
Your wonderful Hangzhou day excursion begins with the convenient pick up from your Shanghai hotel. Travel in the comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Shanghai Railway Station. Enjoy about 1-hour relaxing ride on the bullet train and spend some time to discuss with your guide to tailor made your itinerary. Following is recommended one. As the exclusive private tour, it is fully customized around you. please feel free to discuss with your guide if need make any changes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Upon arrive at Hangzhou railway station, you will be transferred to West Lake (Xihua). listed in the UNESCO World Cultural Site, start to explore the splendid lake includes the top famous scenery such as Su causeway, Three ponds mirroring the moon, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, Lotus Pond ,immerse yourself in the spectacular nature view while learn its fascinating history , tales from your local knowledgeable guide. Take a relaxing boat cruise along the lake to fully appreciate the beauty of the Lake.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Longjing tea fields, Longjing tea village, Hangzhou China
Next head to Longjing tea fields, enjoy a leisure walk in the famous green tea plantation, soak up the beautiful and refreshing countryside view in the peaceful tea village. Set your cameral ready and capture the great photos along the way, have fun picking some tea leaves while learning the local tea culture, custom etc. Then take a break and enjoy a delightful local lunch in the home-made restaurant based on your own dietary requests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fei Lai Feng, Lingxi South Road, Xihu Distict, Hangzhou 310000 China
Continue afternoon tour to Lingyin scenic area,walk around Feilai Peak, appreciate the amazing 1000 year old holy stone buddha carvings from different dynasties, visit different caves while pass through its fantastic nature charm.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Lingyin Temple, No.1 Fayun Alley, Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013 China
If you are interested in the local buddist culture, here pay a visit to Lingyin temple , top 10 famoues one in China, visit grand architecture complex with impressive statues, artifects and get great understanding of the religious custom, culture from your guide.
If time permits, pay the visit to the local ancient pedestrian street at Qinghefang, enjoy fun exploring the local arts, crafts and various local food stalls, a great place for souvenir shopping. After the excellent adventure you will be transferred back to train station to catch the bullet train back to Shanghai. Your local guide and driver will drop you off at your downtown hotel or other city area as per your request.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.