Shanghai Private Tour with the Bund, Temple, Sinan Mansions and Vegetarian Food

8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Jade Buddha Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of shanghai on this guided excursion to the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Former French Concession, Sinan Mansions and Xintiandi. After a convenient hotel pickup, stroll along the Bund, enjoy the scenery on both sides of Huangpu River. Stop by Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy vegetarian noodles for lunch. Afternoon, walk into several historical blocks, appreciate Chinese and western-style architectures, have a relaxing afternoon tea break time and enjoy local lifestyle.

1.See Jade Buddha Temple which is a must-see for first-time visitors and enjoy vegetarian noodles

2.Appreciate Chinese and western-style architectures

3.Learn about he unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai and the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people

4.Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: MoreFunAsia Shanghai Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Knowledgeable tour guide
Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Entrance fee of the indicated attractions

Not included

Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

The Bund (Wai Tan)

one hour

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to the Bund and start the highlight tour.

The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.
Jade Buddha Temple

2 hours Admission included

Jade Buddha Temple is a working Buddhist monastery—one of the few in China. The star attractions of the Jade Buddha Temple are two figures brought to Shanghai from Singapore by a monk from Burma in the 19th century: a 6.5-foot (2-meter) seated jade Buddha encrusted with semiprecious stones and a smaller white jade reclining Buddha. Moreover, there is a large collection of statues, relics, and art.

Then, we will enjoy vegetarian noodles for lunch.
Former French Concession

30 min

Known for its tree-lined boulevards, the former French Concession is a stylish neighborhood boasting a charming mix of Chinese and European architecture. Explore quiet alleyways on a leisurely stroll, and enjoy the area's shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Sinan Mansions

2 hours

A Nice Leisure and Entertainment Place

Sinan Mansions are not one building, but buildings of 51 historic garden houses. They also bring together a variety of architectural styles. There are boutique hotels, apartment hotels and enterprise mansions. Moreover, there are a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee houses, tea houses, as well as a large number of clubs, convention centers, showrooms, cultural salons, designer shops and recreational parks. Whether you are going shopping, enjoying deicious food, staying overnight or appreciating European style architecture, Sinan Mansions can cater to your needs.

We will visit Sinan Books and enjoy afternoon tea in Antique Garden.
Former Residence of Zhou Enlai

30 min

Former Residence of Zhou Enlai is a Spanish-style garden building on No.73, Sinan Road in Former French Concession. It was once the place where Zhou Enlai who was the former Chinese premier has worked and lived in Shanghai in 1946. It is well-preserved, and now you can still see the layout of the room at that time, and can also see the furniture and some work items copied as they are.
Xintiandi

30 min

Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafes, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere.
Shikumen Museum, Shanghai

30 min Admission included

It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people's room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.

Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel, Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

GreenTree Inn Shanghai Caobao Road Subway Station Wantiguan
Ejia Apartment Hotel
DingJu Family Apartment (Ba Bai Ban)
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
Baiyuan Hotel Shanghai Huaide
Baolong Hotel Shanghai
Home Inn Selected Shanghai Hongqiao Gubei
Dalang Taosha Shanghai Xuhui
Holiday Star Hotel (Changning)
Baohe Hotel
Hanting Express Shanghai Waitang Jiangxi Middle Road
Aishang Boutique Hotel Shanghai Changning Road

and 1,709 more pickup points

We can also pick you up from any central location in Shanghai.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian and Local Speciality options are available, please advise at time of booking.