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Shanghai Classic: Two Faces 3D2N

Shanghai

Shanghai Classic: Two Faces 3D2N

The Bund's colonial skyline vs. Lujiazui's future towers, Yuyuan's Ming garden vs. Tianzifang's shikumen lanes — plus metro-accessible Zhujiajiao water town to finish.

Signature

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Group size

2–6 travelers

Activity level

Easy

Pace

Relaxed pace

Route

Shanghai → Shanghai

Best forFirst-time China visitorsBusiness side-tripsTransit visa-free travelers

Highlights

  • Bund + Huangpu River night cruise
  • Yuyuan Garden & City God Temple
  • Sunset from Shanghai Tower
  • Tianzifang lanes + Xintiandi
  • Zhujiajiao water town (Metro Line 17)

Best time to visit

All year; spring and autumn are best.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. D1

    Arrival · Two Banks, One River

    Nanjing Road, the Bund, Huangpu River night cruise.

    Meals: L/D4-star hotel, People's Square/E. Nanjing Rd
  2. D2

    Gardens & Skyline

    Yuyuan Garden, Tianzifang lanes, Xintiandi, sunset from Shanghai Tower.

    Meals: L/DSame as the previous night
  3. D3

    Zhujiajiao Water Town · Departure

    Metro-accessible water town morning, then departure.

    Meals: L—

What’s included

  • Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 local emergency support

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Single-room supplement
  • Personal expenses and optional activities
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Questions travelers ask

When is the best time to take this tour?+

All year; spring and autumn are best.

Can this fit a 240-hour transit visa-free stay?+

Perfectly — it is designed as a 3-day city module for transit passengers, with airport transfers.