Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, local food exploration, and a spectacular evening city lights tour.
not mentioned
Cloudy during the day, cold wind on the river at night
afternoon
2 hours
1
Arrival at Shanghai Pudong Airport
1 hour 15 minutes ride to the hotel
Arrival, immigration processing, and transfer to the city center.
not mentioned
Tips: Use the foreign visitor registration terminal for fingerprints; pre-arranged visas are faster than visa-free transit lines; set up Alipay in advance.
Food Recommendations:
- Jasmine Tea
afternoon
3 hours
2
Check-in and Local Dining
Walk around the hotel neighborhood
Hotel check-in, exploring the neighborhood, and first local meal.
Coffee £5 (for 4 people), Lunch £21.67 (for 4 people)
Tips: Download translation apps like Apple Translate; be careful of electric scooters on pavements.
Food Recommendations:
- Iced Mango and Coconut Coffee
- Sweet and Sour Pork
- Rice
evening
1 hour
3
Huangpu River Cruise
30 minute drive from hotel
VIP river cruise viewing the illuminated Bund and Lujiazui skyline.
£74pp (includes guide and transport for entire evening excursion)
Tips: VIP tickets avoid long queues and offer better seating; dress warmly for the river wind.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Yu Garden & Old Town
Short drive from cruise terminal
Explore ancient streets, traditional architecture, and shops at night.
Free to walk around
Tips: Great for photography of illuminated traditional buildings; look for the Tea House on the lake.
Food Recommendations:
- Bao Buns
- Fruit Tea
late evening
1 hour
5
French Concession / Xintiandi
Transfer from Old Town
Walk through colonial streets with sycamore trees and nightlife.
Free to walk around
Tips: Visit the site of the first CCP meeting; enjoy the bars and brasseries.
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, local food exploration, and a spectacular evening city lights tour.
not mentioned
Cloudy during the day, cold wind on the river at night
afternoon
2 hours
1
Arrival at Shanghai Pudong Airport
1 hour 15 minutes ride to the hotel
Arrival, immigration processing, and transfer to the city center.
not mentioned
Tips: Use the foreign visitor registration terminal for fingerprints; pre-arranged visas are faster than visa-free transit lines; set up Alipay in advance.
Food Recommendations:
- Jasmine Tea
afternoon
3 hours
2
Check-in and Local Dining
Walk around the hotel neighborhood
Hotel check-in, exploring the neighborhood, and first local meal.
Coffee £5 (for 4 people), Lunch £21.67 (for 4 people)
Tips: Download translation apps like Apple Translate; be careful of electric scooters on pavements.
Food Recommendations:
- Iced Mango and Coconut Coffee
- Sweet and Sour Pork
- Rice
evening
1 hour
3
Huangpu River Cruise
30 minute drive from hotel
VIP river cruise viewing the illuminated Bund and Lujiazui skyline.
£74pp (includes guide and transport for entire evening excursion)
Tips: VIP tickets avoid long queues and offer better seating; dress warmly for the river wind.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Yu Garden & Old Town
Short drive from cruise terminal
Explore ancient streets, traditional architecture, and shops at night.
Free to walk around
Tips: Great for photography of illuminated traditional buildings; look for the Tea House on the lake.
Food Recommendations:
- Bao Buns
- Fruit Tea
late evening
1 hour
5
French Concession / Xintiandi
Transfer from Old Town
Walk through colonial streets with sycamore trees and nightlife.
Free to walk around
Tips: Visit the site of the first CCP meeting; enjoy the bars and brasseries.
