• Authentic Shanghai with Xitang Water Town

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2333

    Destination:Shanghai, Jiaxing

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

This 5-day tour introduces Shanghai through its striking contrasts, from the historic waterfront elegance of the Bund and the classical refinement of Yu Garden to the contemporary expressions at the Shanghai Museum East. Beyond the city’s landmark sights, a cycling route through the former French Concession reveals a more intimate rhythm of daily life beneath leafy avenues and past heritage architecture. The journey continues to Xitang Water Town, with stone bridges, quiet canals, and traditional lanes reflecting the enduring charm of the region’s historic water towns.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1ShanghaiArrival
2ShanghaiThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Street Exploration, Shanghai Museum East
3JiaxingXitang Water Town
4ShanghaiCycling Experience With Local Food Tasting
5ShanghaiDeparture
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Itinerary

Your journey begins today. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred directly to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing time to settle in and enjoy a first impression of the city at your own pace.

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▱ Beijing

The day opens along the Bund, Shanghai’s iconic promenade. Historic colonial buildings face Pudong’s skyline across the Huangpu River, marking the contrast between old and modern Shanghai. Continue into Yu Garden, a traditional Chinese garden of rockeries, pavilions, and ponds set in the city’s old core. A short walk leads to Shanghai Old Street, with narrow lanes, local shops, and everyday street life that still follows an old Shanghai rhythm.

In the afternoon, visit a silk workshop to learn how raw cocoons are transformed into silk, offering a close look at traditional craftsmanship before continuing to Shanghai Museum East. The museum houses an extensive collection of Chinese art and antiquities spanning thousands of years, with galleries that trace the evolution of Chinese civilization through carefully curated exhibitions.

🍽 Local dining

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▱ Beijing

Xitang Ancient Town is just an hour’s drive from Shanghai, but stepping into it feels like entering another era. This well-preserved water town is a quiet maze of stone alleyways, whitewashed walls, and tree-lined canals that have retained much of their traditional character over the centuries.

Stroll at a leisurely pace and let yourself get a little lost. Then hop on a small boat for a gentle ride along the waterways, drifting beneath low stone bridges as the town reflects in the water around you. This is the kind of place that slows you down, in the nicest possible way.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

This morning, join a small-group cycling and brunch experience through Shanghai’s Former French Concession. Riding vintage bicycles along tree-lined avenues and past historic residences, you’ll explore one of the city’s most characterful neighborhoods as locals.

Along the way, pause at several local eateries to sample a variety of Shanghai favorites like soup dumplings and scallion pancakes. The ride is designed to mix easy cycling with real neighborhood eats.

The rest of the day is at leisure. Wander into a cafe, take a quiet stroll at your own pace, or simply relax.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

All good things come to an end. After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

🍽 Local dining

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▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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