Old Shanghai Charm (Yu Garden & Bazaar)
Discover 400-year-old Zen gardens and taste the famous local soup dumplings.
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Pick-up
Airport Meet & Greet
Your guide meets you at the arrival hall. Drive to the Old City area (approx. 45 minutes).
1.5 Hours
Yu Garden Exploration
Wander through this exquisite Ming Dynasty garden. Admire the rockeries, pavilions, ponds, and traditional architecture. Learn about classical Chinese garden design.
30 Minutes
City God Temple
Visit this historic Taoist temple dedicated to the city's guardian deities. Experience local religious culture and see beautiful traditional architecture.
1 Hour
Yuyuan Bazaar Shopping
Explore the bustling bazaar surrounding Yu Garden. Shop for souvenirs, traditional crafts, tea, and local snacks. Your guide helps with bargaining!
30 Minutes
Xiaolongbao Tasting
Stop at a famous local restaurant to taste Shanghai's signature xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Your guide recommends the best dishes.
Return
Back to Airport
Return to the airport with a taste of old Shanghai culture.
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Michelle Wong
Canada • January 2026
Beautiful garden and delicious food! Yu Garden is a peaceful oasis in the busy city. The soup dumplings were the best I've ever had.
Peter Hansen
Denmark • December 2025
Wonderful cultural experience. The bazaar is fun to explore and our guide was excellent. Highly recommend for a taste of traditional Shanghai.
Laura Martinez
Spain • November 2025
Very nice tour. Yu Garden is stunning and the food was great. Would have loved more time in the bazaar but overall excellent.
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