2 Days Shanghai Mini Group Tour $179, 1 to 9 Guests

Welcome to join our 2 day Shanghai group tour. In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel at the agreed time. We will confirm the exact meeting time with you the night before. Today's arrangements cover all highlight and worthy spots in Shanghai. Please wear comfortably and lightly to start your happy Shanghai small group tour.

We will first drive you to Pudong New Area. It is the financial center of Shanghai and the city's iconic symbol. You probably have seen it in pictures or on TV. Today you will pay a visit personally. Get ready with your eyes and camera.
 
The Oriental Pearl Tower (468 meters/ 1,536 feet high) is one of the most important landmark buildings in Pudong, so you will enjoy 30 minutes' free time in the square around the tower to appreciate its imposing features. We do not go inside for a visit due to its crazy queuing up, which sometimes requires waiting for 1 hour or even longer, crowded and noisy! Then, you will be driven through the skyscrapers in Pudong and enjoy stopovers in Shanghai Jinmao Tower (420.5 meters/ 1,379 feet high), Shanghai World Financial Center (492 meters/ 1,614 feet high), and the highest Shanghai Tower (632 meters/ 2,073 feet high) for photo opportunities.

After that, we will drive to Yu Garden, an ancient garden tracing back to 400 years ago. It combines the architectural styles of classical Southern China gardens in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911 AD). The pavilions, terraces, towers, ponds and rockeries inside Yu Garden are laid out finely, which shows originality in providing wide views in a small confined space. Take your time to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in the garden.

Besides the garden visit, wandering around the nearby old street is also an activity that cannot be missed. Located in the central business area, the old street is a cultural signature of Shanghai, with classical buildings, bustling streets, time-honored brands, numerous souvenirs, and delicious snacks.

The lunch is on your arrangement. You can choose a local restaurant at the area according to your own preference, and at your own expense. Surely our guide is glad to offer recommendations.

Next, let's escape from the bustling city for a while and have a leisurely walk at the area of the Former French Concession. There you may see many European style villas and buildings from the early 20th century, with some cute little boutiques, restaurants, bars and cafes scattered around. Escorted by your guide, you will also visit a famous residential building complex - Sinan Mansions.

Getting to know a city, the museum is the best place. Here we come to Shanghai Museum, which is a large museum boasting ancient Chinese art and has nearly one million pieces of cultural relics in the collection, featuring bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, painting and many others. It is a paradise for art and cultural relics' lovers. 

There are many people visiting Shanghai Museum and the usual lining up time for common visitors is about an hour. To avoid queuing, we will access through the fast track, which enables you to enjoy longer time inside the museum.

After that, we will head to Shiliupu Wharf near the Bund, and then take a cruise to enjoy the glorious city views along Huangpu River. It is definitely a highlight of your 2 days Shanghai group tour. Standing on the board, you will capture the glamour of old Shanghai through its many Euramerican style buildings on the west and be amazed by its modernity via the towering skyscrapers on the east.

Strolling along the Bund is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in Shanghai! Your guide will accompany you to appreciate the beautiful neo-classical buildings and give a brief introduction about the facts and history of the area.

Now the first day of your 2-day Shanghai group tour ends here. Your guide and driver will take you back to the hotel. 

The night view of the Bund is ever more fascinating. If you are interested in the impressive night scenery of the bund or would like to walk northward for nearly 20 minutes to the famous Nanjing Road, your guide will offer directions and please go back to the hotel by yourself finally. Have a good sleep tonight, we are waiting to see you the next day.

On the second day of your 2 day Shanghai group tour, your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel at the agreed time in the morning. Today we will drive to visit Suzhou. It is a city on the water: the streets are built by the river and the buildings are built on the waterfront, forming a unique landscape.

We will first drive for 2 hours to Suzhou and visit the Master of Nets Garden. Built in the Southern Song Dynasty, it is the representative of Suzhou classic garden with an international reputation. All the architectures in this garden are built by the small rivers or ponds. You can see steles with poetry inscriptions and various ancient China architectures there.

Then we will drive 20 minutes to Shantang Street, a 3,600-meter long ancient pedestrian street along a canal. It is lined with old buildings and featured stores selling tasty local snacks, fine embroideries, and interesting souvenirs. Walking on the path paved with blue flag stones, you can take in the special charms of this classic ancient city.

Here we will leave one hour for you to explore this old street and enjoy the lunch on your own. Some local snacks such as Osmanthus Cake, Begonia Cake, Glutinous Rice Balls and Wontons are especially alluring. Many snacks, street food and nice restaurants can be found through the street, and easily cater to your taste buds. Your tour guide will also be glad to offer some recommendations.