Shanghai: Tea Ceremony, Temple, and Architecture Tour

Shanghai Tea Ceremony and Cultural Walking Tour

This guided tour in Shanghai suits travelers interested in Chinese tea culture, historic architecture, and local street foods.

Highlights

• Experience an authentic Chinese tea ceremony at a historic tea house.
• Taste traditional Shanghai-style street foods.
• Visit classical Chinese gardens and join a traditional incense ceremony.
• Walk along the Bund and explore 52 historical buildings with diverse architectural styles.
• Shop and stroll through Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.

Description

Your tour begins at Yuyuan Garden, where you will participate in a traditional tea tasting. Learn about the 1,200-year history of the Chinese tea ceremony and sample famous teas like Longjing (Dragon Well), Biluochun (Green Snail Spring), and Qihong (Keemun Black Tea). Accompany your tea with delicate dim sum specialties from south of the Yangtze River while enjoying the garden’s classical design.

Next, visit the City God Temple (Chenghuang Miao) to take part in a traditional incense offering ritual. Honor the City God, who has protected Shanghai since the Ming Dynasty, by presenting incense and candles while praying for peace, health, and prosperity.

After this cultural experience, enjoy lunch featuring Shanghai street foods at a local restaurant. Then take a walk along the Bund to admire 52 historic buildings built by architects from over a dozen countries. Learn about architectural styles including Classicism, Art Deco, Eclecticism, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modernism, along with the stories behind these structures.

Finish your tour with a visit to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai’s busiest shopping area.

Includes

• Round-trip transportation to all activity locations
• Chinese tea ceremony experience with tea tasting and assorted snacks
• Guided tours of Yuyuan Garden and City God Temple
• Traditional incense offering ceremony
• Lunch featuring local street foods
• Architectural tour of 52 historical buildings along the Bund
• Visit to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Participants can try on Hanfu clothing and hairpin flowers at no extra cost.
• The tour includes visits to historical and cultural sites.
• The activity is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a hat or sunscreen during summer months.