One-Day Shanghai City Tour: Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi and Huangpu River Cruise

Itinerary
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Stop At: Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, No.100 Renmin Main Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003 China

Time: 8:30am - 10am

This huge hall displaying miniatures of the city is an amazing place to visit. You can see the modern skyscrapers currently in existence as well as those planned for the future. Under the theme “City, Humanity, Environment and Development", urban planning is an interesting and engaging topic throughout the world, relevant to city dwellers from any country. This unique glimpse of the present and future Shanghai can provide much food for thought, as well as enjoyment and a good overview of this often overwhelming city.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District near Fuyou Road, Shanghai 200010 China

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Yuyuan Garden was first created in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a private oasis for his father, the minister Pan En, in his dotage. The garden was the largest and most prestigious of its era in Shanghai, but unfortunately its great expense helped bankrupt the Pans.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yuyuan Old Street, Houjia Road, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200001 China

Time: 14:00 - 14:30

After lunch, wander around at your leisure in the warren of streets hosting a variety of shops near the Yuyuan Garden.

The outdoor bazaar at Yuyuan Garden sells various souvenirs, arts and crafts. This area is liberally and colorfully decorated with Chinese lanterns and with animated life-sized figures (clockwork fantoccini) representing traditional Chinese lifestyle. Here, you can pause and have a taste of some interesting and typical Shanghai street food, while you take in the sights.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China

Time: 15:00-17:00

You will be taken to Xintiandi (Shikumen)— this is a must-see place you should find time to include when visiting Shanghai.

Xintiandi is famous because of its history and ancient beauty. Art exhibitions and other cultural activities are often organized to attract tourists and locals alike. It is recommended you take a seat and decide which is original and which is new over a cup of coffee after your walk .

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China

Time: 18:00 - 18:40

Take a 40-minute cruise at around 6 pm, when the buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River are lit up, and see some fabulous sights – 19th century architecture on one side rubbing shoulders with 21st century skyscrapers on the other.

Duration: 40 minutes