We start right after opening to avoid crowds. As one of China’s top four museums, it boasts premium ancient Chinese art relic collections. Our English guide delivers detailed commentary on Bronze, Ceramics, and Painting & Calligraphy Galleries. You can take photos of its iconic architecture at People’s Square.
Important Tip: Free entry requires real-name online reservation; original valid ID is mandatory for check-in.
Enjoy smooth private car transfer from People’s Square to Yu Garden. Skip crowded public transit for a relaxed, time-saving ride.
12:00 – 13:00 Local Lunch: Taste authentic Shanghai Benbang cuisine at time-honored local eateries. Signature dishes: Nanxiang soup dumplings, crispy crab pastries. Three dining tiers (Budget / Comfort / Premium) for your choice.
13:00 – 14:30 Yu Garden Sightseeing: Explore Shanghai’s famous 400-year-old classical Jiangnan garden. Your guide explains its layout, gardening culture and historic tales. Key spots: Nine-Turn Bridge, Lake Center Pavilion and Dianchun Hall. Wander pavilions, rockeries and ponds to feel traditional Chinese aesthetics.
14:30 – 15:00 City God Temple & Market: Visit the century-old free-entry City God Temple, then stroll the commercial street with traditional souvenir shops and local snacks. Grab treats like pear candy and five-spice beans as gifts.
Walk along Shanghai’s century-old commercial pedestrian street, mixing old Shanghai charm and modern fashion. Browse time-honored stores and modern malls, and head east straight to the Bund entrance.
This golden time delivers multi-layered scenery: elegant European historic buildings in daylight, romantic Huangpu River sunset, and dreamy twilight city views. Your guide shares the full history of the Bund’s world-famous architecture cluster and landmarks like Peace Hotel.
Ferry Experience: Ride the affordable East Jinxian Ferry (CNY 2/person) for a 10-minute river trip, offering full panoramic views of the Bund skyline and Lujiazui lights. Private car transfer will be arranged on rainy days.
Visit China’s tallest skyscraper and its 118th-floor observation deck. Capture a full 360° night panorama of Lujiazui Financial District and the whole city, including the landmark Lujiazui three supertowers. Premium packages include fast-track queue skip service.