2D Metropolis Shanghai Discovery from Beijing by Fast Train

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door guided tour. Discover old and modern Shanghai as you wish on this 2-day private tour. With a personal guide, explore attractions like The Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yu Garden, Former French Concession: Xintiandi, Jade Buddha Temple, visit Lujiazui financial area, optional to be on the Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing within city range
All entrance tickets as listed
Round-trip bullet train tickets (2nd class), seat upgrade available upon request.
Lunch
Dinner
Private English-speaking guide
Day 2 Breakfast will be included if choose our selection hotel
Private transfer during the tour
Personal Expense
Gratitude

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Any hotels in Beijing city center.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Shanghai city highlights (bullet train to Shanghai)

    4 stops
  • 1
    Yuyuan Old Street

    You will be picked up by our driver and take a morning train from Beijing to Shanghai (approximately 4h40min) , upon arrival, our guide will meet you at railway station. This is the perfect tour to pack the best of Shanghai's most famous sites: Head to Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street, you'll see classic statues, ornaments, and flatware from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also, the picturesque garden is expansive with many halls, springs, and other small buildings. Here you will have the chance to experience a traditional tea ceremony.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Xintiandi

    Then enter the former French Concession in Xintiandi,see the classic 1920’s Shikumen architecture,Cross over the old alley way and soak in the classic and modern atmosphere

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Bund (Wai Tan)

    Afterwards, a short hop will bring you to The Bund. The building lining the waterfront is collectively known as a “Gallery of World Architecture”, At night fall, the beautiful artistic lights one which produces a scene of crystal palaces with a fantastic charm.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Lastly you'll pass Lujiazui financial area, where nearly 100 skyscrapers have been built within the past decade! Take the opportunity to travel 100 floors high to see Shanghai city's panoramic views such as Shanghai tower, Financial tower, Jinmao tower, Pearl tower( option cost for observation deck).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Water town experience and famous Jade buddha temple

    2 stops
  • 5
    Jade Buddha Temple

    Visit the most famous Jade Buddha Temple, a sacred 19th-century structure built during the Qing Dynasty and see the two elegant Jade Buddha statues. Marvel at the majestic architecture of the temple and listen as your guide explains the captivating history of the construction. Then reaching the Jade center to learn the difference between jadeite and nephrite and how the jade is closely linked with Chinese culture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

    Continue this exotic journey at the outskirts of Shanghai in Zhujiajiao water village, Like many of its 60,000 inhabitants, you'll have the option of exploring the village by foot or by canal boat (Boat ride are optional cost)), seeing some of the 36 stone bridges and ancient buildings, enjoy the the local culture as well as buy some souvenirs. At the end of Shanghai tour, our driver and guide will accompany you to railway station to take bullet train back to Beijing.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Shanghai Advisor Tour

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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