Today we’ll enjoy a historical Shanghai tour. There will be a lot of walking as well as using the subway to get around. Our tour starts from East Nanjing Road, the “shopping paradise” in Shanghai. A great many stores and specialty shops cluster along both sides of the road, making it an attraction to people all over the world.

At the end of the road, stands the symbol of the Bund. Take a leisurely walk along the waterfront, enjoying the European style on the east bank and learning the colonial history behind with your guide.

Later, we’ll venture through the narrow streets of old Shanghai, until reaching the City God’s Temple. The City God’s Temple is a folk temple neighboring Yuyuan Garden. It originated as the Jinshan God Temple, dedicated to the spirit of Jinshan, or "Gold Mountain," an island off the coast of Shanghai. Its popularity turns the surrounding area into a large pedestrian area that hosts an array of shops, restaurants, tea houses, as well as time-honored restaurants. Try typical Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken and soup dumplings with black vinegar. All tastings are included and add up to more than enough for a lunch.

After a short rest, we’ll spend some time visiting the Yu Garden. Yu Garden was firstly built in 1559 by a high official, Mr Pan YunDuan. He spent over 18 years to build this amazing garden for his family. Now it becomes a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden and one of Shanghai’s essential sights.

The last stop would be one of Shanghai’s most charming areas, the former French Concession. This area is known for its tree-lined streets and interesting mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Follow your guide and learn to know the hidden courtyards, Art Deco buildings, and typical Shanghai street scenes. Highlights include the Lanxin Theater, the Cathay Mansion, the former residence of Dr. Sun-Yat Sen, Fuxing Park, and others. The tour ends at Xintiandi, where outdoor cafes, bars, romantic restaurants can be easily found. The area offers a great opportunity for your exploration during the evening time. Enjoy your free time here! After that, you may take the subway back to your hotel on own.