Shanghai: City Highlights Private Tour with Vegetarian Lunch

Highlights

• Stroll through a classical Chinese garden and cross the Zigzag Bridge
• Visit a local market in a historical neighborhood
• Discover the creative side of Shanghai in the art district
• Enjoy a vegetarian noodle dish in a thousand-year-old temple
• Explore local streets, see the contrast of traditional and modern buildings

Description

Start your journey by stepping into a classical Chinese garden, a calm spot in the busy city. Explore beautiful pavilions and cross the famous Zigzag Bridge, built to trick bad spirits. Snap some great pictures while you soak in the old Chinese art. Just a short walk away, find Old Shanghai's lively center, where ancient traditions mix with daily life. Taste real street food, like hot soup dumplings from busy vendors. It's a quick bite and a cultural experience all in one. Next, wander through narrow alleys, a cool art district. Find small shops, art studios, and nice cafes hidden in old houses. This area shows off Shanghai's creative side, perfect for a leisurely afternoon. Then, check out how the city turned an old industrial area into a cool cultural strip along the Huangpu River. Walk or bike along the water, seeing modern art and museums in old factory buildings. Feel the city's modern art vibe as you explore. Taste selected vegetarian noodles with a side dish in a thousand-year-old temple, the topping is rich in dietary fiber, which helps digestion. Later, step into a quiet space of books and stunning architecture. Look at the mix of Eastern and Western design, finding peace under the huge arched ceilings. Continue your stroll on a tree-lined street in the old French Concession, full of historic buildings. Grab a coffee at a charming cafe, watching people pass by from a leafy courtyard. Notice the old Wukang Mansion, a piece of Shanghai's elegant past. Afterward, see the amazing contrast of a golden Buddhist temple right next to tall, modern skyscrapers. Feel the calm inside its old walls, a peaceful break from the urban rush. Watch how old and new Shanghai live side-by-side. Then, get a peek into local life at a local park, during weekends, you will even meet the famous Marriage Market. See parents/grandparents looking for partners for their kids, with colorful 'dating profiles' on umbrellas. To end the tour, you will skip the crowds and find a great spot for city skyline views. Enjoy the amazing Lujiazui panoramic view from a quiet riverside walk, giving you a fresh look at Shanghai's most famous modern buildings. Relax as the city lights sparkle around you.

Includes

9-hour In-depth city highlights private tour Local privete live guide: English, Spanish, Italian and French Transportation (Didi/Taxi) Tickets: Yu Garden, Jing'an Temple Vegetarian noodles at a thousand-year-old temple Pick-up and drop off at hotel

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking The program can be lightly customised based on places you'd visit on your own

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund