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Why is Zhouzhuang reputed as NO.I watertown in China?
Zhouzhuang is reputed as No.1 watertwon in China, actually it does not mean Zhouzhuang is the most beautiful watertown in China....
Zhouzhuang is reputed as No.1 watertwon in China, actually it does not mean Zhouzhuang is the most beautiful watertown in China. Zhouzhuang is the first watertown has been discovered and developed to tourist attaction. So it is called No.1 watertown in China.
It became famous aross China and the World because one painting called < Double brige> was painted in Zhouzhuang by Mr Chen Yi fei, a Chinese who used to live in U.S for many years. Today his paiting is quiet rare to find in the market ,very precious, there are a lot of copies of his paintings.
The above picture shows the historical moment. In 1985, a businessman brought one painting was bought from Mr Chenyifen to visit China Leader Mr Dengxiaopin, the painting was presented to Dengxiaopin, all the sudden , Zhouzhuang became very famous across China and World. Today the double bridge still standing elegantly in Zhuzhang , it is a must-do to have a photo be taken with her for every visitor.
French Concession
French Concession ...
French Concession – It refers to the district governed by French during the colonial period (1849-1943). Despite rampant re-development over time, this area retains a distinct character. Many villas were once the residences of celebrities like Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zdong, Soong Ching-ling and Zhou Enlai, etc. Xintiandi and Tianzifang are also in the area. Xintiandi is a bistro-like complex with cafes, boutiques and bars there, while Tianzifang is an creativity-oriented district where you can find a lot of studios, galleries, handcraft workshops and designer's shops. Reproducing the old residential quarters known as Shikumen or Longtang, both Xintiandi and Tianzifang are iconic attrations in the city.
Longhua Temple
With over 1,700 years of history, the Longhua Temple, together with the now slanting Longhua Pagoda, is one of the most ancient and largest Buddhist monasteries in Shanghai. There enshrined a diversity of popular Buddhism images, such as Sakyamuni, Laughing...
With over 1,700 years of history, the Longhua Temple, together with the now slanting Longhua Pagoda, is one of the most ancient and largest Buddhist monasteries in Shanghai. There enshrined a diversity of popular Buddhism images, such as Sakyamuni, Laughing Buddha, four Bodhisattvas including Goddess of Mercy, four Heavenly Kings, five hundred Arhats and twelve Devas, etc. some of which you can hardly find in other temples in Shanghai.
Besides, the activity of striking the temple bell on the eve of the Lunar New Year for festival is the longing among most Buddhism adherents. Existent so far for over 300 years, Longhua Temple Fair, held on March 3rd of the lunar calendar every year, is a fixed tourist activity during Shanghai Tour Festival. Huge crowd of people are in the Temple Fair and it is extraordinarily hustle and bustle with excitement.
Top Shanghai Tours
$238 Per Day
Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
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Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
This is a private, full-day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou. After you are picked up in your hotel lobby in the early morning, you will take a bullet train to Hangzhou. This is the fastest way to Hangzhou and you can experience train speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. Your tour begins at one of Hangzhou's signature sites, the West Lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to see the top ten West Lake scenic views. You will then be taken to experience the wonderful cuisine of Hangzhou at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit Faxi temple, a well-known Temple dating back to the Jin Dynasty. See its famous wooden Buddha. Here, you will see fewer tourists and more locals. Finally, enjoy a cup of green tea when you visit the famous Longjing village to see wild fields of Longjing tea bushes where the locals produce the world famous green tea- Longjing Tea. In the village, all locals are tea farmers and you will see the entire procedure of making the famous tea and will get the chance to taste the best quality emperor tea. Afterwards, you will take the bullet train back to Shanghai and you will be returned to your hotel.
$70 Per Day
Bike Tour - "Shanghai by Night"
What would be a better way to experience the “City That Never Sleeps” than hopping on one of our vintage Forever bicycles and explore a whole New World after dark?...Read more
What would be a better way to experience the “City That Never Sleeps” than hopping on one of our vintage Forever bicycles and explore a whole New World after dark? Follow our foreign expert Tour Leader on a multi-themed route from the narrow streets of the Old Town all the way to the dazzling lights of the Bund. Meanwhile, cycle around the famous landmark Yu Garden, learn about Ghost Wedding rituals, visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine outlet and get to learn more about the "Paris of the East". Finally, tickle your taste buds with some delicious street food in order to immerse yourself deeper into local life. In just one evening, we'll explore the many faces of Shanghai that make this city so unique. Easy and accessible ride for all!
USEFUL INFORMATION
- English-speaking (for other languages, please contact us)
- About 9 km ride, easy ride for all.
- From 18:15pm to 21:30pm
- Up to 6 participants
- Departure and arrival at our Culture Shock Office in Xintiandi district.
- Minimum height is 1.50m. Tandem bikes are available for kids below 12
- Prices are all inclusive (Snack food, a bottle of water, a foreign experienced guide, a helmet and single-gear vintage bike rental with all lights)
- Join-in Group every Tuesday/Friday/Saturday (USD 70 per person)
- Private Tour possible every day (USD 210 in total for 2 participants)