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The Bund
The Huangpu River is the mother river of Shanghai. Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge and Oriental Pearl TV Tower compose of a huge picture scroll. The Bund usually refers to the buildings and wharves on this section of the road, as well as some adjacent areas. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district is the city’s most famous landmark. Between the stately colonial edifices along the Bund, the glittering skyscrapers on the eastern shore of Pudong, and the unceasing river traffic, there is plenty to keep your eyes from ever resting. Local people honor the Huangpu River as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why.
Yu Garden and Chenghuang Temple
Yuyuan Garden is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai, China. Yuyuan literally translated means Happy Garden. It has a total area of about two hectares (five acres) and more than 40 attractions The inner and outer gardens were both built in the Ming Dynasty classical style, with numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, dragon-lined walls and numerous doorways and zigzagging bridges separating the various garden areas and pavilions. Don’t miss the Exquisite Jade Rock, The true treasure of Yuyuan Garden, Located across from Yuhua Hall, it is one of the three famous rocks in the southern region of the Yangtze River.
Jade Buddha Temple
In the western part of Shanghai, a very modern and flourishing city, there is a venerable and famous Buddhist temple, Jade Buddha Temple. In 1882, an old temple was built to keep two jade Buddha statues which had been brought from Burma by a monk named Huigen. The temple was destroyed during the revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty. Fortunately, the jade Buddha statues were saved and a new temple was built on the present site in 1928. It was named the Jade Buddha Temple.
The two precious jade Buddhist statues are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. The sparkling and crystal-clear white jade gives the Buddhas the beauty of sanctity and makes them more vivid.
Nanjing Road
China’s premier shopping street, 3.4-mile-long Nanjing Road, starts at the Bund in the east and ends in the west at the junction of Jing’an Temple and Yan’an West Street. Today it is a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world.
After the Opium War (1839-1842), Shanghai became a treaty port. Nanjing Road was first the British Concession, then the International Settlement. Importing large quantities of foreign goods, it became the earliest shopping street in the city.
Over time, Nanjing Road has been restructured, undergoing significant change. For shopping convenience, its eastern end has an all-weather pedestrian arcade. Big traditional stores no longer dominate the market since modern shopping malls, specialty stores, theatres, and international hotels have mushroomed on both sides of the street.
Sightseeing Bus in Nanjing RoadToday over 600 businesses on the road offer countless famous brands, superior quality, and new fashions. KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, and other world-famous food vendors line both sides of the street. Upscale stores include Tiffany, Mont Blanc, and Dunhill. In addition, approximately a hundred traditional stores and specialty shops still provide choice silk goods, jade, embroidery, wool, and clocks.
Open-air bars, abstract sculptures, and lingering sounds from street musicians enhance evening strolls. A trackless sightseeing train provides a comfortable tour of the night-transformed pedestrian street. Flashing neon signs illuminate the magnificent buildings and spangle the night skyline of this lively city.
The Shanghai Xintiandi
Located in the center of Shanghai City south of Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai Xin Tian Di has become an urban attraction that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city. It is a fashionable pedestrian street composed of Shikumen and modern architecture style.
Xin Tian Di is unique because of its concept of construction. It retains the antique walls, tiles and exterior of the Shikumen housing of old Shanghai. On the other hand, its interior embodies a totally different world of international galleries, bars and cafes, boutiques or theme restaurants. When you walk into it, you will get the taste of both Shanghai in the 1920s and the sonic modern lifestyle of the urbanites of the 21st century.
Xin Tian Di attracts the eyes of people from all over the world. Famous stars open their restaurants or shops here, which becomes a good place for fans to communicate with their idols. Except for that, the fascinating cabaret and cellar dining room of the French restaurant, the inspiring rock music played by the Japanese music restaurant and the folk performance of South America in the Brazilian restaurant leave people with great impressions.
Xin Tian Di is where ‘yesterday and tomorrow meet in Shanghai today’. It embodies the comfortable and convenient life of the 21st century, having all conveniences such as an automatic elevator, central air-conditioner and broadband network. Its boutique keeps in pace with international fashion. Also, the typical Shikumen buildings of old Shanghai seem to be telling people beautiful stories about the history and culture of the city.
Xin Tian Di has become the best place for visitors to appreciate the history and modern life of Shanghai and is also a meeting place for local citizens and foreign visitors. Two kilometers away, there is a place of the same kind, called Tianzifang, which is also a welcoming art street.
Former French Concession
The Shanghai French Concession (Chinese: 上海法租界; pinyin: Shànghǎi Fǎ Zūjiè, French: La concession française de Shanghaï) was a foreign concession in Shanghai, China from 1849 until 1946, and it was progressively expanded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The concession came to an end in practice in 1943 when the Vichy French government signed it over to the pro-Japanese puppet government in Nanking. The area covered by the former French Concession was, for much of the 20th century, the premier residential and retail districts of Shanghai, and was also the centre of Catholicism in Shanghai. Despite rampant re-development over the last few decades, the area retains a distinct character and is a popular tourist destination, consisting of today’s Luwan and Xuhui Districts. Luwan’s Huaihai Road is a busy shopping street and is also home to both Xintiandi and Tian Zi Fang, an extremely popular shopping and dining spots for tourists. Xuhui is also ever popular for tourists and is home to Shanghai Stadium. The tree-lined avenues and their many Tudor mansions in the area still retain an air of the “Paris of the East".
Xitang ancient town
Xitang is only 90km away from Shanghai. It is a small, mysterious and typical water township in southern China with over a thousand years of history. There are nine rivers twine through the township, and over one hundred ancient bridges connect the whole township. Evening and early morning in Xintang are the most beautiful moments, they are comely, unadorned and natural so you’d better stay one night in Xitang. Especially in the drizzling and misty days, the entire township is smothered in mist, which will bring you a sense of mystery. The sunset, the small boats, the clear water, the riverside lights in the evening and the water alleys, all of these bring you to an earthly paradise.
Shopping
Shanghai has been famed as “the shopping paradise" and “the oriental Paris’ in history. visitors come to Shanghai with the purpose of appreciating the beautiful urban scenery, as well as shopping in its various kinds of shops and stores. Nanjing road, China’s No.1 commercial street is a must for all visitors; Huaihai road, an elegant and cultural commercial street, attracts thousands of young people who search for the latest fashion; and Sichuan road, a popular commercial street, is especially favored by the working classes. In addition, the modern xujiahui commercial town, the traditional Yu yuan bazaar, the ever bright city near the exit of the Shanghai railroad station are all prime locations for avid shoppers. Special shopping streets and markets are also found in Shanghai, such as the cultural street Fuzhou road, where bookstore are closely lined one after another. Shanghai is also famous for its great variety of local special products and artistic handicrafts.
Tianzifang
Characteristic Artsy area
Little known to Shanghai old timers, Tianzifang has transformed itself from legacy residential architectures and factories into an artsy area housing bars, cafes, crafts shops, design studios, galleries and boutiques. It is ardently supported by crowds of yuppies, trendsetters, designers and expatriates, who fall for the temptation of old Shikumen houses (stone-framed-door houses) and lanes with infinite novelties.
Tianzifang enclave has expanded from Lane 210 to Lane 248. It is called the SOHO in Shanghai, and a nest for 29 art and design studios, 58 crafts shops, and galleries, 65 antique shops and some boutiques, etc. Many coffee shops, bars, tea houses, and silk shops here are operated by an international mix of owners. They are embedded either in the modern lanes, castles of Spanish or British styles, or the Shikumen buildings. Restaurants here are small but offer various delicious foods from many countries, such as Thai food, New York steak burger, grill, Japanese sushi, French goose liver, cheese hot pot…
Like Xintiandi, Tianzifang is one of a small number of old Shanghai shikumen buildings. The difference is the vivid live atmosphere stimulated from Tianzifang. The original buildings are still intact, true to the authentic features of the lanes in Shanghai, with Shikumen architecture to the fore. There are over 20 varieties of well-preserved shikumen buildings in Tianzifang, whose types and completeness rank with the best in the city. Many original residents still live in the narrow lanes. Please be mindful and respect their privacy. Both visitors and local residents deserve a respite in these areas.
Tianzifang is a vanguard of creative expressions. Every boutique shines with flashes of wit and creativity with one of a kind handmade novelty items. Tourists from overseas sit outside a café, while inhabitants hurry by. Most old walls are used as panels to exhibit the latest elaborate doodles in bright colors. Tianzifang survives the surrounding city demolition by working in art. Its preservation is significant for the city’s cultural heritage.
Huangpu River night cruise
The Huangpu River is the mother river of Shanghai. Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge and Oriental Pearl TV Tower compose of a huge picture scroll. The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district is the city’s most famous landmark. Between the stately colonial edifices along the Bund, the glittering skyscrapers on the eastern shore of Pudong, and the unceasing river traffic, there is plenty to keep your eyes from ever resting. Local people honor the Huangpu River as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why.
Acrobatic show
The Acrobatics at Shanghai are not to be missed. They are held each night and last for about 2 hours. You can enjoy gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking, and plate-spinning acts at the stage.
Visit the Shanghai Museum
The museum has a collection of over 120,000 pieces, including bronze, ceramics, calligraphy, furniture, jades, ancient coins, paintings, seals, sculptures, minority art and foreign art.
Re-opened on October 11, 2010, LIULI CHINA MUSEUM is located at 25 Taikang Road, the heart of the Tianzifang arts and crafts enclave.
Hiding Lilongs
This fascinating tour, is full of contradictions and hidden gems, at the heart of Shanghai: People’s Square. Just a few steps from these impressive western Art Deco landmarks, you can get lost in the many unknown, original and charming Lilong neighborhoods, where daily life and traditional Chinese customs await you. We will discover surprising Catholic and Jewish history, street markets, open-air hairdressers, a calm river and a famous theater.
Dumplings and Garden
This tour will take us to the home town of Shanghai’s famous dumplings, locally known as Xiaolongbao. We will explore Old Street and its century-old shops on both sides of Tan Ge Road as well as a pair of brick pagodas. And then visit the ancient Yunxiang Temple, which used to house more than 700 monks. In the end, a chance to get inside the Guyi Garden, one of the best classical gardens in Shanghai.
Experience the nightlife
Shanghai has become a paradise for both shoppers and diners. Shanghai is studded with restaurants from time-honored eateries to a vast assortment of restaurants serving French, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Famous dishes from every major school of Chinese cooking are served at old villa restaurants. Where to relax after a busy day or a week? Teahouses, bars, pubs, spas and golf resorts await you.
Shanghai has been called the Paris of the east, now they’re saying it’s China’s New York. But it should be unique. Shanghai is one of the world’s greatest cities with an entertainment scene to match. Shanghai has always had a healthy cultural scene, with cinemas showing foreign and Chinese films, and theatres featuring opera, dance, drama, acrobatics and puppets. Nightclubs and bars are always booming, with joints opening and closing faster than night can turn into day. Barflies now have a choice of everything from glamorous art deco lounges to the seediest watering hole; live rock and jazz can be heard into the wee hours and the dance club scene now employs DJs, foreign and local, to keep the younger set raving.
Jiangnan cuisine
Many star dishes of Jiangnan region such as Beggar’s Chicken, roasted pork thigh, or savory cubes of pork belly are slow cooked to develop rich flavors. Other fresh ingredients, including seafood, are cooked very simply to feature the flavor of the central ingredient.
Our experienced local guide will also recommend other alternatives according to your taste. We generally do not include lunch or dinner costs, to allow greater flexibility and better food choices.
