Have a half day guided tour to visit the city highlights in Shanghai, learn the history and unique beauty of the city while strolling around the Former French Concession Area, witness the Sitting Buddha and Recumbent Buddha at Jade Buddha Temple, and discover the collection of bronzes, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy in Shanghai Museum.
Highlights:
Stroll around the historical and charming Former French Concession
Visit the city most famous Buddhist shrines at Jade Buddha Temple
Discover the history, culture and collections at Shanghai Museum
Have a half day guided tour to visit the top attractions in Shanghai
Gain a great overview and orientation of Classic and Modern Shanghai
A stress-free introduction ideal for first-time visitors to this city
What You Can Expect:
To join in this afternoon tour, please choose the pickup time and meeting point that is most convenient for you, and wait for the guide at the hotel Concierge: Grand Hyatt Shanghai at 13:15 am, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre at 13:30 am.
Meet your guide and hop on the bus to start the city trip, you will firstly have sightseeing to the Former French Concession Area, walk around the quiet and idle pedestrian street, learn the history and unique beauty of the city and to escape from the bustling city for a while. Then move to one of the most famous Buddhist shrines in the city, Jade Buddha Temple. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade, these two precious jade Buddhist statues are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks.
Later you will visit the Silk Museum to learn Chinese silk culture and buy beautiful silk product. The last site will be the Shanghai Museum situated on the People's Square, it is considered one of China's world-class modern museums and especially famous for its collection of bronzes, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy.
After the trip, the guide will transfer you back to the original departure point, and this highlight city tour concludes.
Tour duration: 4 hours
Departure date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Departure point: Fixed meeting point
Departure time: Fixed pickup time
Return point: The original departure point
Service Inclusion:
Air-conditioned tour vehicle
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance tickets as specified
Selected hotels pickup
Service Exclusion:
Other activities
Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
The tour duration is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
The tour pickup time may be varied according to the actual traffic condition.
Please provide your hotel name and choose your preferred meeting point at time of booking
Passport name, number, birthdate and country are required at time of booking for all participants
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