2 Day Shanghai Tour with Local Home Visit and DIY Wontons

Day 1 · Shanghai City Tour

1. 1

   The Bund

   one hour

   Kick off the day at the Bund, a 1.5-kilometer waterfront promenade where 52 historic buildings reflect Shanghai’s colonial past. Snap photos of the futuristic skyline across the Huangpu River.

2. 2

   Yu Garden

   one hour Admission included

   Step into the tranquility of Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) masterpiece with ponds, rockeries, and intricately carved pavilions.

3. 3

   Yuyuan Road

   one hour

   Handmade Wonton Experience : Make and Enjoy Wontons with a Local Family

   Step into a local home for a hands-on wonton-making experience. Learn to mix the filling, fold the wrappers, and perfect your technique with guidance from your host. As you cook, hear stories about family traditions and Chinese culture. Finally, sit down and enjoy a delicious, home-cooked wonton feast—a true taste of local life!

4. 4

   Shanghai Tower

   one hour Admission included

   Rise above the city as you visit Shanghai Tower,the tallest building in China and the third tallest in the world, standing at 632 meters (2,073 feet). Designed as a spiraling structure resembling a dragon rising from the earth, its twisting form reduces wind resistance while symbolizing Shanghai’s rapid growth.

   Hop aboard the world’s fastest elevator, racing upwards at 65 km/h, reaching the 118th-floor observation deck at 546 meters (1,791 feet) in just seconds. From the top, take in breathtaking 360-degree views of Shanghai’s skyline, from the winding Huangpu River to the iconic Bund and beyond.

5. 5

   Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

   2 hours Admission included

   With its sleek geometric design and bold modern structure, Shanghai Museum East Campus is an architectural masterpiece that houses China’s finest cultural treasures. Inside, explore six curated galleries featuring porcelain, jade, bronze, sculpture, painting and calligraphy.The Porcelain Gallery is a must-see, displaying exquisite blue and white porcelain that showcase China’s artistry across dynasties.

   With a professional guide leading the way, you’ll have a truly enriching experience beyond just sightseeing.

Handmade Wonton Experience : Make and Enjoy Wontons with a Local Family

No accommodation provided

Day 2 · Zhujiajiao

1. 1

   Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

   3 hours

   Tucked away in Shanghai’s modern metropolis lies Zhujiajiao, a 1,700-year-old Jiangnan water town with stone bridges, winding alleys, and tranquil canals.The highlight of your visit? A hand-rowed boat ride through Zhujiajiao’s picturesque waterways. Sit back as a boatman skillfully navigates the canals, passing under arched bridges and alongside centuries-old homes.

2. 2

   Bird and flower Market(zhoujiazui road)

   one hour

   The joy of visiting the Flower and Bird Market is simple yet profound—a break from the city’s concrete jungle.With just a small amount of money—or even none at all—you can spend hours admiring flowers, watching fish, and playing with birds.

   Lush greenery and colorful aquariums line the walkways, drawing visitors of all ages. Children, especially, are captivated by the small animals—chirping crickets, playful rabbits, turtles, frogs, hedgehogs, and even lizards.

No accommodation provided