Overview

This tour focuses on Shanghai's traditional roots and cultural evolution. It takes you through the ancient city walls area, classical gardens, religious sites, and a renovated Shikumen (stone-gate) neighborhood, showing the depth of local history and lifestyle.

Highlights

• Explore the historic Old Town of Shanghai (Nanshi)

• Visit Yu Garden and the Shanghai City God Temple

• Experience traditional Shanghai folk customs and snacks

• Tour Xintiandi, a restored Shikumen complex with modern flair

• Learn about Shanghai's urban development and cultural transformation

Itinerary

Day 1Shanghai Old Town & Cultural Heritage Day Tour (Yu Garden + City God Temple + Xintiandi)

Morning: Start in Shanghai's Old Town. Visit the City God Temple (Chenghuangmiao) to experience traditional religious culture. Wander the surrounding market for traditional handicrafts and snacks. Enter Yu Garden to appreciate the delicate Jiangnan garden architecture, including the Nine-Zigzag Bridge and Huxin Pavilion.

Afternoon: Enjoy a traditional Shanghainese lunch (included). In the afternoon, visit Xintiandi. Explore the well-preserved Shikumen houses—traditional lane residences blended with modern shops, cafes, and galleries. Visit the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (located in Xintiandi) to learn about modern history. Stroll through the pedestrian streets and experience the elegant blend of old and new Shanghai.

Evening (Optional): Dine at a trendy restaurant in Xintiandi (not included) and enjoy the evening ambiance of the restored historic district.

Meals: Lunch

Booking Price

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Includes

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. Linkedtours will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight or train info.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary.

  • Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary.

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request).

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travelling with us.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

  • A tour manager included if the number of tourists exceeds 10 people.


Excludes

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified in the itinerary.

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers.

  • Any personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned.


Trip Notes

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and Buses. High-speed trains, flights and other transportation vehicles will be used according to the neccessity of the tours.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5 star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our general travel and business clients. According to the itinerary requirements for study tours in China or venue needs for winter and summer international camps, we will arrange student dormitories on campus or hotels on campus or nearby.

Guides

Our tour guides fluent in English or other languages are carefully selected and professionally trained. They are familiar with the reception procedures for international tourists, business delegations, study tour groups, and wellness & medical tourists, as well as diverse cultural customs, dietary requirements and specific needs. With excellent language skills and friendly service, they can handle emergencies competently and enjoy an outstanding reputation in the industry.


We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.


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