Best of Shanghai Day Tour: Yu Yuan Gardens and the Shanghai Museum
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Shanghai, China
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31.2312707, 121.4700152
Shanghai, sometimes known as the “Paris of the Orient,” is a city that you should see. Lunch is included in your fully guided coach trip, which also includes admission to the Jade Buddha Temple, the Shanghai Museum, the Bund and Bund History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, a silk factory, and Xin Tian Di, which is Shanghai’s entertainment zone.
Highlights
- See the best sights of Shanghai!
- Visit Yu Yuan Garden, the Shanghai Museum, and the Arts and Crafts Research Institute.
Best of Shanghai Day Tour: Yu Yuan Gardens and the Shanghai Museum
Begin with a visit to the Yuyuan Garden, a classic creation of the Ming Dynasty, and the old street of Shanghai, which was originated in the Qing Dynasty. Then, visit to Shanghai Museum of Ancient Chinese Art, which holds a collection of more than 120,000 precious and rare works in 21 categories, making it the most remarkable cultural institution in the city. Before lunch, visit the Silk Museum.
After taking the local cuisine for lunch, visit the Jade Buddha Temple and watch the priceless jade statues from Burma. Followed by the tour to the Bund, well-known as the International Architecture Exhibition of the west side. Also, you will stop at the pearl store. Then the last stop of this tour will be Xin Tian Di, a stylish nightlife district with many boutiques, pubs and restaurants.
Itinerary
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
Shanghai Museum is a highlight of the tour. The museum design is in keeping with Feng Shui principles. It houses a great permanent collection and hosts various exhibitions with over 120,000 pieces that showcase the 5000 years of China’s history. We recommend you rent an audio phone (USD 5) to make the most of your 1.5 hours’ visit.
People’s Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
People Square, in the heart of the city is a vast green area surrounded by great buildings on all sides. Here you have the opportunity to feed the doves to pray for the world peace.
Jade Buddha Temple
Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909), Jade Buddh Temple contains a priceless collection of jade statues from Burma. The temple is constructed in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. Currently the temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.
The Bund (Wai Tan)
The Bund is known as Shanghai’s waterfront. It is the most famous landmark and a symbol of old and new Shanghai. Four kilometers long, it has long been one of the most important areas of Shanghai. In the 1930s, the Bund was host to the city’s financial and commercial centers.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Yuyuan garden includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644).
Yuyuan Old Street
It is a big bazaar in city center surrounding Yuyuan Garden, which was built 500 years ago. All the buildings are in Ming Dynasty architecture.
Former French Concession
The former French Concession is characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets wander through Shanghai’s hottest new entertainment district.
Xintiandi
Xin Tian Di is located in the central area of old French Court. The brick buildings on these two-square blocks have been preserved and transformed into trendy clubs, restaurants and boutiques.
