3-Day Shanghai Waterways, Skyscrapers & French Flair from Beijing Tour
Three days to taste old Shanghai’s canal poetry and new Shanghai’s sky-piercing ambition – all served with French Concession cool. Your antidote to tourist traps.
Price based on 2 travelers in 4-star hotels
Highlights
- Time Travel: From Zhujiajiao’s canals → Bund’s colonial banks → French Concession’s art deco apartments
- Live like Locals：Hop on a ferry, stroll tree-lined streets, sip coffee where Shanghainese unwind
- Architecture Unlocked: HSBC’s hidden mosaics + Custom House’s clockwork secrets
Tour Itinerary
- Lunch
Upon your arrival at Shanghai Airport, your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the exit.
Once you’re met, you'll head to Zhujiajiao Water Town for a visit.
Enjoy lunch afterward at a local restaurant nearby.
Zhujiajiao Water Town, shaped like a fan, boasts a history spanning centuries. Flanked by Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, its numerous ancient structures and 36 stone bridges maintain their historic charm. The tour encompasses five attractions: Helong Art Gallery, Chenghuang Temple, Hexin Garden, Yuanjin Temple, and Kezhi Garden.
Having concluded the tour of the water town, the guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel in Shanghai and assist with the check-in process. Take the evening to rest well.
- Breakfast, Lunch
After a splendid breakfast at the hotel, the guide and driver will escort you to commence today’s adventure.
This morning, you will visit Shanghai Tower and the Bund in-depth.
Soar to the top of the iconic Shanghai Tower or another skyscraper. Enjoy a coffee break, then cruise the Huangpu River on a public ferry. Explore the Bund's architectural gems - historic buildings whispering Shanghai's golden age. Peek into a hidden alley, savor local bites at a Michelin-starred spot (learn takeout!), and witness the city's evolution from historic districts to modern Pudong.
Walking distance: 2.4km. During the walk, you will have chance to sit down for a break and enjoy some snacks.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant local. Dishes like xiaolongbao (steamed buns with juicy fillings) and scallion-oil noodles offer a taste of the local flavor.
In the afternoon, continue your exploration with a visit to Shanghai's renowned private garden, Yuyuan Garden.
Resides in the heart of Shanghai's old city area and was originally established in 1559 as a private Ming Dynasty garden.
After concluding a full day of sightseeing, the driver and guide will return you to the hotel for rest.
- Breakfast, Lunch
To gain a deeper understanding of Shanghai's history, today we'll embark on a walking tour through the French Concession, exploring the hidden lanes and experiencing the daily lives of ordinary Shanghainese.
The former French Concession is the most charming and elegant area in Shanghai, as well as the most expensive. Accompanied by your local guide, explore Shanghai’s colonial legacy, uncover the answers, and delve into the history of its colonial past.
Lunch will be arranged at a nearby restaurant in the French Concession.
After lunch, your guide and driver will escort you to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, where you will conclude your journey in Shanghai and board your self-booked flight back to Beijing.
What's Included
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Transfer
- Private transfers in Shanghai.
- Entrance fees.
- Two nights Hotel in Shanghai.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Important Info
- Operates: daily
- Final pricing varies based on hotel category selection y seasonal demand fluctuations, contact the travel advisor for exact surcharges.
Price is based on a 2-person tour with 4-star hotels in low season.
from US $ p/p
Code: bj-54