Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

About This Trip

This itinerary reveals Shanghai through its iconic landmarks, local culture, and everyday life. You will walk along the historic Bund, explore the classical beauty of Yu Garden and its lively surrounding streets, and experience the delicate artistry of Song Dynasty tea whisking.

Along the way, take time to unwind in shaded parks and local neighborhoods, sample everyday street snacks, and enjoy Shanghai at a slower pace. A visit to a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital also offers deeper insight into China’s long-standing healing philosophy and local way of life.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1-2ShanghaiThe Bund, Yu Garden, Tea Culture Experience
3-4ShanghaiLocal Life & Traditional Chinese Medicine Experience
Quick Question

Itinerary

Arrive in Shanghai, a vibrant city where historic neighborhoods and modern life coexist. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to rest or take a gentle walk nearby and begin to settle into the rhythm of the city.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Start the day at the iconic The Bund, where historic riverfront architecture faces the modern skyline across the Huangpu River. Continue to Yu Garden and the surrounding bazaar, where traditional pavilions, rockeries, and lively lanes reflect the contrast of old and new Shanghai.

Enjoy a light vegetarian lunch in a calm setting, offering a refreshing pause in the middle of the day.

Then, visit the peaceful Jade Buddha Temple, known for its serene atmosphere and exquisite jade statues. The day concludes with a Song Dynasty-style tea whisking experience, where you will learn the art of preparing and whisking tea into a smooth, creamy foam, before gently painting patterns on its surface. This calming ritual brings a quiet sense of focus and traditional elegance to the day.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Begin the morning in Fuxing Park, where residents practice tai chi, dance, and morning exercises, offering a relaxed window into daily life in Shanghai. Continue to Bugao Li, a quiet residential area with traditional shikumen architecture. Visit a local market where you can try small local snacks and observe everyday city life beyond the modern skyline.

Take part in an immersive Traditional Chinese Medicine experience focused on balance and holistic wellbeing. You will choose from a range of activities such as tai chi practice, herbal tea blending, acupoint awareness, or a traditional herbal sachet workshop, along with personalised wellness consultations including lifestyle assessment or tuina massage. Through these experiences, you gain a practical understanding of how Traditional Chinese Medicine connects daily habits, body awareness, and long-term wellbeing.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before your transfer to the airport. As you leave Shanghai, the journey comes to a gentle close, carrying with you memories of peaceful parks, historic lanes, local markets, and moments of traditional wellbeing.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ 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
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • 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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