Shanghai Bird and Flower Market

In China, we call Shanghai Mo du cause the guests are always deeply attracted by its charm. From its modern Pudong New District area to the traditional Chenghuang Old Street, I will be happy to show you a di but real Shanghai.

* Pick you up in the lobby of your hotel
* Bund Walking: Peace hotel-Garden Bridge-former HSBC building
*Take the ferry (2RMB/person) to go to Pudong New Area
*Go on Oriental Pearl TV Tower (160RMB/person) or Shanghai Tower (180RMB/person) to enjoy the bird-eye view of Shanghai. The ticket is a little bit expensive, but it is really worth to visit for new here.
*Back to Puxi by taxi
*Must see: the most traditional part of Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden (40RMB/person) and its bazaar; it is a historic area, featuring religion, shopping, catering and leisure. As the origin of urban shanghai, it offers an insight into the traditional Chinese urban life in comparison with the modern city. It is the best place to buy souvenir with Chinese style (There is a wholesale market which offers very cheap goods)
*Have lunch at Bifengtang 避风塘，which offers different snacks and dishes of Shanghai. It is a nice restaurant and gives reasonable price.
*People’s Park, to see parents matchmaking on weekends ( Bird and Flower Market on weekdays)
*Tianzi Fang-it used to be the former French Quarter, now, it is changed to be a shopping and relaxing tour area.
*In the evening, we can watch the acrobat show if you want. It performs from 7:30-9:00pm each night, the ticket is charged by different seats, I think the 280RMB/person or 380RMB/person one is good My clients said this was the best show they have ever seen so far! Because of the show is so popular, if you like it please let me know in advance, I will book the tickets for you.

Warm notes:

1. You just pay your own entrance fees, I can free entry all the sightseeing with my clients and my guide license, which means you don’t need to buy any tickets for me.

2. Meals are not included In my guide service charge ( 100USD/ 8hours ), but we are happy to recommend and you can order yourselves. In China, normal meals are family style shared meals, it’s customary for the guests to buy the meals for the tour guide. Guide won’t take advantage of guests and order anything outrageous.

Shopping recommendations:
* South Bund Fabric is a very good place to get tailor-made items such as shirts, suits, cashmere coat, silk clothes, evening dresses, etc ... I have many clothes that have tailored in this market due to its very good price and quality. It is better to go there at the first day of your holiday in Shanghai, so you can get them well -made and get them back early.
* There are 2 big fake markets for imitation bags, suitcase, watches, clothes, shirts, etc ...and a few wholesale markets for small items like buttons, zips, toys, Christmas stuff,etc ...

If you need any help, please feel free to let me know.

Day 1   Shanghai

After breakfast, proceed to the Bund, also called Zhongshan East Road, which is Shanghai's famous waterfront and the symbol of Shanghai. Walking along the Bund, which is the west shore of the Huangpu River, you can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the World Finacial Center Which is the tallest building in the world across the river in Pudong. Later we will Visit Shanghai Museum - Originally, Shanghai Museum was built at 325 West Nanjing Road in Shanghai in 1952. In October, 1959, it moved into the Zhonghui Building at 16 Henan Zhong Lu. During this time, the museum developed very fast in all aspects. In 1952, Shanghai municipal government made a decision to build a grand-new Shanghai Museum in the center of Shanghai city. Therefore, People's Square was selected as the new site of Shanghai Museum. After lunch, you will visit Yuyuan Garden, a famous Chinese classical garden located in Shanghai's colorful and bustling Old Town.
Next, proceed to Chenghuang Market to try the famous Shanghai steamed soup dumplings as well as shop at the old antiques market.

Breakfast+Chinese Lunch

Day 2  Shanghai

Start the day by visiting Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall which is much more interesting and impressive than its sounds. It tells the story of growth of the metropolis, explains her foundation, development and future in 1 to 2 hours.Shanghai Xintiandi is close to the site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party,situated on Xingye Road.Echoing with the Shanghais historical and cultural legacies,Xintiandi is a re-creation born out of sprawl of Shikumen(stone-framed doorways) housing.After lunch, you will visit Shanghai Bird and Flower Market which is locates in xizhang south road ,close to Dongtai Road antique street.It mainly sells various kinds of goldfishes,tropical fish,fish bowls,aquatic animal equipments and appliances.And also with several flowers shops.When the night falls, you will visit Nanjing Road, long the hub of modern Shanghai’s shopping and business, is always mentioned in travel guides as a must see. 


Breakfast+Chinese Lunch(I will arrange this lunch at a local family, you can learn how to cook, a lot of chinese table manner and  chinese family)

Day 3  Shanghai/Suzhou/Hangzhou

Today, we will drive to Suzhou.Upon arrival, you  will visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, which is also called Fisherman's Garden, with a 0.6-hectare, elegant garden where Song Zongyuan, an early Qing-dynasty official used to live.
Next you will visit the Suzhou No.1 Silk factory to know the produce of silk.And then take a cruise on the famous Grand Canal , which was a water conservation project in ancient China.Afterwards, drive to Hangzhou. Tonight, you will live at the local family's apartment to share two night and two meals together.After you arrive in Hangzhou, the rest of your time be on your own. I will give you my professional suggestions for you to explore the nearby area at night.(Bars,cofe shop,night party)
 

Breakfast+Chinese Lunch

Day 4  Hangzhou

After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the West Lake, where you will enjoy sightseeing and a cruise. The lake is surrounded by hills on three sides and faces downtown Hangzhou on the fourth side. The peaceful West Lake, known as the jewel of Hangzhou, has two causeways, Bai and Su, which separate the lake into five parts. The lake also has three manmade islands: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Mid-lake Pavilion and Mr. Ruan Yuan's Mountain. Later, you will proceed to Lingyin Temple, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in China. The temple's name is indicative of its peaceful natural surroundings, as it is a well-hidden retreat covered on three sides by hills. Next visit the Longjing Tea Village, where you can have a nice hot cup of the famous Longjing tea.
 

Breakfast+ Chinese Lunch+Chinses Dinner(Lunch,Dinner at the local family)

Day 5  Hangzhou/Shanghai

After breakfast, drive you back to shanghai.

Price Includes:

1. Transportation: Private Transportation services(Buick Business) between tour cities in the itinerary ,Local transportation services in every tour city 2. Meals specified in the itinerary: Western breakfast in hotels(Hotel on your own booking)
Chinese lunch and dinner in local restaurants and local families 3. Sightseeing   All arrangements mentioned in the itinerary will be covered
All first admission/entrance fees in the itinerary

4. Tour guide: In every tour city of China, each tour is conducted by a professional tour guide

5.Two night accommodations in Hangzhou

You also can take train during your trip. Price will be cheaper. Please let me know if you want...

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions and WANT TO GET DISCOUNT!!!  Thanks!