• Jin Mao Tower - The tour guide will greet you at the airport exit with a welcome sign displaying your name at 08:30 a.m. The first stop is the Lujiazui Financial Trade Zone to visit Jin Mao Tower. As the fourth tallest building in Shanghai, following the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower stands in the heart of the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone in Pudong. It reaches a height of 420.5 meters (approximately 1,380 feet) and spans an area of 2.3 hectares (5.68 acres). Designed by architect Adrian D. Smith, this skyscraper beautifully merges traditional Chinese cultural elements with contemporary architectural styles, making it one of China’s most well-constructed buildings. The 88th floor, the highest level, features an observation deck that accommodates up to 1,000 people, offering breathtaking views of the Huangpu River banks. Following this, the tour will continue with a stroll along the Riverside Promenade to enjoy the panoramic view of the Bund.
• Riverside Promenade (Bingjiang Da Dao) - Next, the guide will lead you through Shanghai Binjiang Avenue, established in 1997 on the east bank of the Huangpu River, often referred to as the new Bund of Pudong. This area combines sightseeing, leisure, and relaxation, emphasizing the urban ecological environment and its functions. Walking along the expansive Binjiang Avenue, you can overlook the Bund’s panorama and listen to the melodious sounds of the Huangpu River, offering a rare peaceful and comfortable experience in the city’s heart.
• Jade Buddha Temple - The third destination is the Jade Buddha Temple, a renowned Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Visitors can admire the site’s two exquisite jade Buddhas and the extensive collection of statues, relics, and art. Although the Jade Buddha Temple’s history is relatively short, its classical architectural style makes it unique and unmatched in this modern city. Whether you are a Buddhist or not, the temple’s serene and transcendent atmosphere enriches our busy modern society. Visitors will have the opportunity to copy Buddhist Scriptures with a writing brush and enjoy vegetarian noodles for lunch at the Jade Buddha Temple.
• Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum - After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Shanghai Silk Museum, covering an area of 6,000 square meters in the Huangpu District. The museum aims to promote the development of Chinese silk culture and industry. As the world’s largest silk producer, China primarily sources its silk from mulberry silkworms. The museum showcases the fascinating process of silkworm cultivation, the elegant silk exhibition hall, the rich silk reeling production, and the exquisite silk products.

The tour will then explore the Former French Concession area, appreciating the Sikumen-style old houses at Xintiandi.

• Xintiandi - Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves Shanghai’s historical and cultural features while integrating Chinese and Western cultures. It is divided into northern and southern sections, with the south featuring modern architecture and the north showcasing Shikumen old buildings. This blend of Shikumen and modern architectural styles has transformed Xintiandi into a trendy pedestrian street in the city’s center, representing the city’s new generation’s popular and leisurely lifestyle. Outdoor cafés, bars, and romantic restaurants are abundant.
• Shikumen Museum, Shanghai - This museum is housed in a preserved and renovated Shikumen house from the 1920s. It is modeled after a typical household from that era, featuring seven main exhibition rooms: the guest room, study room, old people’s room, master room, daughter room, pavilion room, and oven room. The museum narrates the story of a Shikumen family throughout the visit, showcasing Shanghai’s unique Shikumen architectural culture and recreating the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai residents from that time.

The tour concludes with a stroll along Yuyuan Old Street, where visitors can experience the original Shanghai lifestyle and savor Chinese Dim-sum, Xiaolongbao.

• Yuyuan Old Street - Yuyuan Old Street is a historic business street that combines tourist attractions, shops, entertainment, and cultural exhibits. Its special social attractions and rich commercial background stem from being home to the city’s earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler’s store, wine shop, and tea house. Exploring Shanghai’s old alleys offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the city’s traditional culture and experience the authentic life of the Shanghainese. The tour will conclude with a taste of traditional Chinese food, Xiaolongbao.

Afterward, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to the airport to catch your flight or return to your hotel. Cherish the memories and bid farewell.

• Knowledgeable tour guide
• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• All fees and/or taxes
• Entrance fee of the indicated attractions

Get ready to be dazzled by the top attractions in Shanghai during this layover tour. After being conveniently picked up from the airport, you will enjoy sweeping views of Shanghai from the 88th floor of the Jin Mao Tower. Take a leisurely walk along the Riverside Promenade, visit the enchanting Jade Buddha Temple, discover how to tell real silk from fake at the Jiangnan Silk Museum, admire Xintiandi’s traditional Sikumen style houses, and explore the lively Yuan Old Street. Here, you’ll experience authentic Shanghai life as you taste Chinese Dim-sums, particularly Xiaolongbao.

1. Take in the stunning Bund panorama while sauntering along Riverside Promenade
2. Transcribe Buddhist Scriptures using a writing brush and enjoy vegetarian noodles at the Jade Buddha Temple
3. Take advantage of your guide’s knowledge during this intimate small group tour
4. Enjoy the convenience of airport pickups and drop-offs in Shanghai

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.