3-Day Shanghai Essence & Water Town Discovery
Tour Overview
Product Name 3-Day Shanghai Essence & Water Town Discovery
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Water Town
Best For First-time visitors to China · Transit visa travelers · Families
Core Experience Modern skyline + historic water town gondola ride
Tour Style Private & small-group experience
Language Service English-speaking guide
Transportation Private vehicle matched to group size
Accommodation 4-star or 5-star downtown hotel (twin or double sharing)
Minimum Booking 2 guests
Key Highlights
Old Shanghai Heritage Yu Garden, Old Town, and historic Bund architecture
Iconic Night View Huangpu River night cruise
Modern Skyline Shanghai Tower (118th-floor observation deck)
Local Life Ferry ride across the Huangpu River
Lifestyle Walk French Concession streets with cafés and plane trees
Water Town Experience Zhujiajiao ancient town with hand-rowed gondola ride
| Time | Experience | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Hotel Pickup | Meet your guide in the hotel lobby |
| 10:00 - 11:30 | Yu Garden | Ming-dynasty classical Chinese garden |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Old Town Walk | City God Temple area and traditional streets |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | Recommended: Green Wave Pavilion or Shanghai Old Restaurant |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Shanghai Museum | Bronze Gallery and Ceramics Gallery |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | The Bund | Historic waterfront and skyline views |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Dinner | Authentic local Shanghainese cuisine |
| 19:30 - 20:30 | Huangpu River Cruise | Night cruise with illuminated city views |
| 21:00 | Return to Hotel | Overnight stay |
| Time | Experience | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 - 11:30 | Shanghai Tower | 118th-floor observation deck |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Lujiazui area restaurant |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Ferry Ride | Local ferry across the Huangpu River |
| 14:30 - 16:30 | French Concession Walk | Wukang Building · Wukang Road · Anfu Road |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Xintiandi | Shikumen architecture (exterior visit) |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | Dinner | Popular international-friendly restaurant |
| Evening | Return to Hotel | Rest |
| Time | Experience | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Drive to Zhujiajiao | Approx. 1 hour |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Water Town Walk | Fangsheng Bridge, North Street, Kezhi Garden |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Riverside local restaurant |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Gondola Ride | Hand-rowed boat (15 - 20 minutes) |
| 14:30 - 16:00 | Return to Shanghai | Drive back to the city |
| 16:00 | Airport / Station Transfer | Tour ends (Hongqiao or Pudong) |
| Group Size | 4-Star Hotel (CNY) | 4-Star Hotel (USD)* | 5-Star Hotel (CNY) | 5-Star Hotel (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Guests (Private Experience) | 5,180 | 720 | 5,580 | 775 |
| 4 Guests | 3,420 | 475 | 3,780 | 525 |
| 6 Guests | 2,820 | 392 | 3,180 | 442 |
| 8 Guests | 2,580 | 358 | 2,930 | 407 |
| 10 Guests | 2,420 | 336 | 2,780 | 386 |
| 16 Guests | 2,220 | 308 | 2,570 | 357 |
| 20 Guests | 2,130 | 296 | 2,480 | 344 |
| 30 Guests | 2,010 | 279 | 2,360 | 328 |
| Currency Note | Details |
|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | USD prices are indicative, based on 1 USD ≈ 7.2 CNY |
| Private Service | The 2-guest option operates as a fully private tour |
✅Transportation Private vehicle for all 3 days
✅Guide Service English-speaking guide for 3 days
✅Accommodation 2 nights in selected hotel category
✅Meals 5 meals (as listed in itinerary)
✅Entrance Tickets All attractions listed
✅Night Cruise Huangpu River cruise
✅Water Town Experience Zhujiajiao entry and gondola ride
✅Transfers Airport pickup (Day 1) and drop-off (Day 3)
✅Service Support Tour operation and on-ground coordination
❌Flights International or domestic flights
❌Single Room Supplement Applies if a single room is requested
❌Personal Expenses Drinks, shopping, minibar, laundry
❌Tips Optional, at guests’ discretion
Itinerary Flexibility Sequence may adjust due to traffic or reservations
Weather Tour operates rain or shine
Museum Policy Museum entry may require queue or reservation
Ferry Service Ferry may be replaced if suspended
Boat Ride Gondola ride timing may vary slightly
