On this comprehensive city tour of Shanghai, you will discover the perfect blend of ancient traditions and modern icons. The tour takes you past the city's most famous landmarks and lets you experience the unique charm of this vibrant metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You begin at the Jade Buddha Temple, a beautiful Song Dynasty-style structure famous for its two impressive jade Buddha statues, each carved from a single piece of white jade. According to local tradition, wishes you tell the Buddha here often come true, giving the temple special spiritual significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you will visit the Yu Garden, one of the most beautiful classical Chinese gardens in the country. The garden was created in the 16th century by a high official as a resting place for his parents. With its ponds, bridges, pavilions and elaborately designed landscapes, it is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Shanghai. The Yu Garden has international acclaim and even welcomed world leaders such as Jacques Chirac and Richard Nixon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the garden, stroll down Yu Garden Old Street, where the traditional character of old Shanghai comes alive. The street is full of charming classical-style buildings and is a paradise for souvenir hunters. Here you can find typical gifts such as Chinese fans, silk products and handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, visit the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, one of the city's most recognizable structures. At 468 meters tall, it is the second tallest television tower in China. Inside the tower you will find a rotating restaurant, several stores and a panoramic viewing platform with spectacular views of the Shanghai skyline. The futuristic architecture and breathtaking panorama make this one of the highlights of the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then stroll along The Bund, the famous boulevard along the Huangpu River. A symbol of Shanghai, this historic waterfront is known for its 52 iconic buildings in European and colonial styles, also called \u201cthe Expo of World Architecture.\u201d Here you will enjoy unique views of both the historic and ultramodern parts of the city - a perfect place to take photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour ends on the world-famous Nanjing Road, Shanghai's main shopping street and one of the longest in the world. At 5.5 kilometers long, this street attracts more than a million visitors daily. Here you will find a mix of luxury boutiques, department stores, restaurants and modern shopping malls - a vibrant end to an impressive day.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-13365","activiteit","type-activiteit","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit\/13365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/activiteit"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit\/13365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13373,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activiteit\/13365\/revisions\/13373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}