Morning — Shanghai Museum
The Shanghai Museum, founded in 1952 and relocated to People's Square in 1996, is one of China's premier museums of ancient art, housing over one million artifacts. Its distinctive circular-domed building symbolizes the traditional concept of a round sky above a square earth. Highlights include bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, Song-Ming ceramics, calligraphy, and national treasures such as the Da Ke Ding bronze tripod.
Afternoon — Yu Garden
Yu Garden is a 400-plus-year-old Ming Dynasty classical garden, celebrated for its exquisite rockeries — including the famous Grand Rockery — serene ponds, and pavilions. Designed to harmonize with nature, it reflects the refined landscaping traditions of Jiangnan and houses the prized Exquisite Jade Rock. Adjacent to the City God Temple and the lively Yuyuan Bazaar, it is a cultural treasure of old Shanghai.
Evening — The Bund
As the sun sets, walk the Bund promenade to admire colonial-era landmarks such as the Peace Hotel, then stroll the illuminated waterfront. Across the Huangpu River, Pudong's glowing skyline offers a striking contrast — an optional Huangpu River cruise lets you view both shores from the water.
