DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Depart the pier and travel by coach to the New Economic Zone in the Pudong New Area. Stop for photos near the Jin Mao Building and the oddly futuristic Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower. This peculiar tower has become a symbol of the city and fully captures the boldness and glitz that are today’s Shanghai.

Tour continues to Shanghai’s Old Town. The Old Town used to be a maze of tiny alleys, but in recent years the streets have been widened and are now crowded with tourists. At the center of the Old Town you can find the Chenghuang Temple and the Yu Garden, in which stands the Huxining Teahouse, said to be the model for the willow-pattern plates much loved by colonial era Europeans. From here, proceed to the 16th-century Yu Yuan Garden. This cultivated oasis captures the essence of the landscape art and architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has also served as the inspiration for the famous willow-pattern chinaware. High walls adorned with huge, stone dragons shelter teahouses, pavilions, rockeries and carp ponds. A Chinese lunch is being served at Lubolang restaurant.

Following lunch, head northwest to Jade Buddha Temple, founded in 1881. Its rare statues of Buddha, each carved from a single piece of white Burmese jade, are of special interest. Depending on the schedule of resident monks, you may be able to peek inside one of the temples to witness a prayer session. Lastly, you will be greeted by smiling faces at the Children’s Palace where you are welcomed as an honoured guest. This remarkable colonial mansion was once home to a wealthy English businessman. Seized after World War II, it was converted into one of China’s artistic schools for children. Accompanied by one of the students or instructors, visit a classroom and witness children learning the art of dance and both traditional and modern music.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Shanghai as one of the largest centers of economy in China has witnessed the development of the modern history of China. It is now on its way to become an international metropolis. Only having a good knowledge of these important features and backgrounds of the city, tourists can take a journey to Shanghai with an object in their mind.

TIMING BREAKDOWN FROM SHANGHAI PORT INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER TRANSPORT CENTER
00:00 – 00:20 – Disembark and board air-conditioned coach
00:20 – 00:50 – Drive from pier to Pudong New Area
00:50 – 01:15 – Drive around the Pudong New Area with photo stop
01:15 – 01:45 – Transfer to Old Town in Puxi area
01:45 – 02:30 – Visit to Yu Yuan Garden  
02:30 – 03:30 – Lunch at Lubolang restaurant
03:30 – 04:00 – Depart for Jade Buddha Temple by coach
04:00 – 04:45 – Visit to Jade Buddha Temple
04:45 – 05:10 – Depart for Children’s Palace
05:10 – 05:45 – Visit Children’s Palace and watching the kid’s performance
05:45 – 06:15 – Return to the pier

Approximately duration: 6 hours

TIMING BREAKDOWN FROM WAIGAOQIAO PIER
00:00 – 00:20 – Disembark and board air-conditioned coach
00:20 – 01:00 – Drive from pier to Pudong New Area
01:00 – 01:30 – Drive around the Pudong New Area with photo stop
01:30 – 02:00 – Transfer to Old Town in Puxi area
02:00 – 02:45 – Visit to Yu Yuan Garden  
02:45 – 03:45 – Lunch at Lubolang restaurant
03:45 – 04:15 – Depart for Jade Buddha Temple by coach
04:15 – 05:00 – Visit to Jade Buddha Temple
05:00 – 05:25 – Depart for Children’s Palace
05:25 – 06:00 – Visit Children’s Palace and watching the kid’s performance
06:00 – 07:00 – Return to the pier

Approximately duration: 7 hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
• A considerable amount of walking involved. A pair of walking shoes and appropriate attire are recommended (i.e., comfortable clothing in line with weather conditions)
• Wheelchairs are not available and will have limited or NO wheelchair access
• Restrooms are available throughout this tour but will vary in cleanliness – wet wipes and tissue recommended
• This tour is not a shopping tour but there will be a lot of items to purchase at the Old Town
• Bottled water & wet towel will be provided during sightseeing
• Lunch is included food, Chinese tea only
• Children Palace will be closed due to school holidays and is subject to availability

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