Shanghai · Modern Meets Ancient

Shanghai Modern & Water Towns · 5 Days

5 Days · Experience Shanghai's futuristic skyline, art deco streets, and a traditional water town day trip.

Shanghai Pudong skyline at dusk

Overview

Experience Shanghai's futuristic skyline, art deco streets, and a traditional water town day trip.

Highlights

The Bund & Lujiazui skyline

Shanghai Bund skyline

Walk the historic Bund, then cross to Lujiazui for futuristic skyscrapers and river views.

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Zhujiajiao water town canal

Take a relaxing day trip to Zhujiajiao, the Venice of Shanghai, with canal boat rides and stone bridges.

French Concession art & cafes

Shanghai French Concession streets

Stroll through tree-lined art deco streets, pop into independent galleries and enjoy a coffee break.

Sample itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport

Meals: None  |  Stay: Shanghai hotel

Airport pickup and check-in. Evening Bund light walk if energy allows.

Tip: The Bund is most beautiful just after sunset.

Day 2

Bund & Pudong exploration

Shanghai Pudong towers

Meals: Breakfast  |  Stay: Shanghai hotel

Morning walk along the Bund, afternoon visit to Shanghai Tower or the observation deck of your choice.

Tip: Shanghai Tower observation deck has 360-degree city views.

Day 3

Water Town & evening

Zhujiajiao canals

Meals: Breakfast  |  Stay: Shanghai hotel

Day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town with boat ride. Evening free for Shanghai nightlife.

Tip: Try local stinky tofu and sesame noodles in the water town.

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