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Tracy Yang

Ladies and gentlemen,welcome to shanghai.Shanghai lies at  the outlet of Yangze River into the sea in east China.It is the largest economic center. The area of shanghai totals 6340km2 consisting of 18 divisions, including 17 urban districts and 1 country island. Shanghai has a permanent popu...

Ladies and gentlemen,welcome to shanghai.Shanghai lies at  the outlet of Yangze River into the sea in east China.It is the largest economic center. The area of shanghai totals 6340km2 consisting of 18 divisions, including 17 urban districts and 1 country island. Shanghai has a permanent population of 19 millions including 5 millions from other parts of the country.Historically speaking,shanghai is a city with long history.Over 1000 years ago,it was only a fishing village.While 700 years ago,it was a town.In 1843,shanghai was forced open as one of 5 trading ports during the opium war.In 1921,the communist party of china was founded.Until 1949,shanghai returned to the arms of people after defeating JapaneseCurrently,shanghai is an economic city of great imfortance for china.Especially,the development and opening of pudong has pushed shanghai to the strategic forefront of reform and opening up the outside world.In the 21th century,shanghai is striving to build the city into one of economic,finance,trade and shipping centers in the world.At the same time,shanghai is going to be a city featuring sightseeing tour as a trend in the development of tourism.With rich and various resources,it attracts thousands of tourists from home and abroad.In shanghai,the famous scenec sports are the bund where you can see a gallery of world architecture,yuyuan garden the most traditional place people's square converted from a racecourse,pudong area a land of a great future.ladies and gentlemen,i have lived this city for 4 years.I love this city.I has become my second hometown.I wish all of you will have a great trip in shanghai.Thank you!.

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$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.

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? 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)