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Citywalk to Discover Ancient and Modern Shanghai

By Frank Shao
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$124 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Yu Garden and Lujiazui create a vivid narrative of Shanghai’s evolution. By exploring both, travellers witness the city’s unique duality—a seamless blend of ancient traditions and audacious innovation, making it a destination where history and future coexist in breathtaking harmony.

This contrast is why Shanghai captivates: it’s a city where you can sip tea in a 400-year-old pavilion by morning and toast atop a cloud-piercing skyscraper by night.

As a local living and working in both areas for decades, I am passionate to show you real daily life in Shanghai and share knowledge to help you more easily understand modern China.

Activity location
  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
    • No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District
    • 200010, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Yu Garden
    • 200000, Huangpu, Shanghai, China

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Citywalk to Discover Ancient and Modern Shanghai in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$124.17 x 1 AdultNZ$124.17
Total
Price is NZ$124.17
Until Fri, 13 Feb
Hotel pickup by car included in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Pickup by 7-seat MPV
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$206.95 x 1 AdultNZ$206.95
Total
Price is NZ$206.95
Until Fri, 13 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide - walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    City centre hotel pickup if needed (Tour guide can come to your hotel to start the tour)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee for Yu Garden
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Subway and ferry fares
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick up by car (can be booked via optional pricing)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Nestled in Shanghai’s bustling Old Town, Yu Garden (Yuyuan Garden) is a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden that embodies the elegance of Ming Dynasty design. Built between 1559 and 1577 by Pan Yunduan, a retired official, this UNESCO-listed treasure is a serene oasis of pavilions, koi ponds, and winding pathways, offering a glimpse into China’s rich cultural heritage. Adjacent to Yu Garden, the vibrant Yuyuan Bazaar merges tradition with modernity: Local Delicacies: Try nanxiang steamed buns (小笼包) at the century-old Nanxiang Bun Shop. Souvenirs: Shop for silk, tea, and traditional handicrafts in Qing Dynasty-style buildings. City God Temple (Chenghuang Miao): A Taoist temple nearby, buzzing during festivals like Lunar New Year.
Lujiazui
  • 2h
Lujiazui: A Modern Marvel Nestled in the heart of Pudong, Lujiazui is Shanghai’s glittering skyline symbolising China’s economic rise. Once farmland, it’s now a futuristic district of skyscrapers, luxury malls, and cultural landmarks, offering breathtaking views and vibrant urban energy. Top Attractions Oriental Pearl Tower (东方明珠塔) Iconic 468-meter tower with pink spheres. Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦) China’s tallest building (632 metres). Shanghai World Financial Centre (环球金融中心) Known as the "Bottle Opener" for its unique design. Jinmao Tower (金茂大厦) Blend of modern and traditional Chinese architecture. Binjiang Riverside Promenade (滨江大道) Stroll along the Huangpu River for skyline views, especially magical at night.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
    • No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District
    • 200010, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Yu Garden
    • 200000, Huangpu, Shanghai, China

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