Private Tour of Shanghai Zoo and Cruise on Huangpu River with Dim sum Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

Private Tour of Shanghai Zoo and Cruise on Huangpu River with Dim sum Lunch

Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Destination: China, Shanghai Region, Shanghai
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  • 8 to 9 hours
  • Shanghai
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover old and modern Shanghai as you wish on a private day tour. With a personal guide, closely watch lovely animals such as pandas at Shanghai Zoo; take a cruise to enjoy the scenery and modern skyscrapers along the Huangpu River; walk through Shanghai Old City, taste local traditional dim-sum for lunch and visit the Shanghai's largest ancient garden - Yu Garden. Plus, you will have a whole new experience - enjoying panoramic views of Shanghai from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower and visit Highest book store in China.

1. Closely watch lovely Giant Pandas and learn some common knowledge about animals
2. Experience the original Shanghai lifestyle at Shanghai Old City
3. Admire classical Chinese architecture, exquisite sculptures and carvings at Yu Garden
4. Learn about local insights, history and geography from your guide
5. Time-smart arrangements: no hurrying, no shopping and no wasted time

Itinerary
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Stop At: Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Dongwu Yuan), No.2831 Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai 200000 China

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, transfer to Shanghai Zoo and start the highlight tour.
Shanghai Zoo is a large-scale state-level zoo. There are more than 400 species of animals, such as giant pandas, golden monkeys, South China tigers, Manchurian tigers, Yangtze alligators, elks, but also animals from all over the world, such as giraffe, kangaroo, penguin, hippopotamus, sea lion and the like.
You will visit the giant pandas and learn some common knowledge about animals. The giant panda area is fan-shaped, where an indoor exhibition area and an outside playground can be seen. You can watch the panda's every movement.

Then, you will transfer to the Bund and take a cruise to enjoy the scenery and modern skyscrapers along the Huangpu River.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China

The Huangpu River divides two iconic but different Shanghai sights: modern skyscrapers 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.

Then, you will head to Shanghai Old City and enjoy traditional dim-sum Xiaolongbao for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will walk along Yuayuan Old Street and visit Yu Garden.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yuyuan Old Street, Houjia Road, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200001 China

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China

Yu Garden was a private garden of the Pan family in the Ming Dynasty. It was the largest and most prestigious of its era in Shanghai after it was completed.
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 exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai.
You can walk to the Zigzag Nine Bend Bridge. Chinese people believe that the number nine symbolizes auspiciousness. Walking across the Bridge is said to bring people good luck. The Bridge leads to Mid-Lake Pavilion Teahouse, which is the oldest teahouse in Shanghai.

Then, we will walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge which is good place to photograph skyscrapers and visit Shanghai Tower.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China

The new landmark of Shanghai, the tallest building in Shanghai with a total height of 632 meters. The 118th floor of the tower has a indoor observation deck which is the world's highest indoor observation deck and called the 'Top of Shanghai Observatory'. Tourists are recommended to visit the exhibition hall on floor B1 first, and then take the express elevator to the 118th floor directly within only 55 seconds, its speed can reach 18 meters per second. Here, you have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai. You will have time to stop and admire the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River on the 119th floor.
We will visit the highest book store in China - Duoyun Books
‘Duoyun Books’ flagship store is located on the 52nd floor of the Shanghai Tower, at a height of 239m above ground. Overlooking Shanghai, visitors an nearly touch the blue sky and white clouds, while also enjoying a ‘garden in the sky’.
With a design based on a Chinese landscape, the space contains bookshelves shaped like mountains and is divided into seven areas including those for books, exhibitions, cultural events and leisure areas.

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


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
  • Entry/Admission - Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Dongwu Yuan)
  • Entry/Admission - Shanghai Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Huangpu River
  • Entry/Admission - Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    Your guide will pick you up from hotels centrally located in Shanghai.


    Departure Time

    09:00 AM

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    8 to 9 hours


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