Shanghai City Excursion
Destination
Asia
Duration
3 days
Shanghai is the largest city in China with over 24 million people and the largest city proper in the world. This is an exciting way to begin or end your China adventure. Consider taking the bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai
On arrival in Shanghai, your guide will be waiting for you at the train station or airport to assist with the transfer to your hotel and check-in. The remainder of the evening is free to relax or venture out in this cosmopolitan metropolis.
Meals
None
Lodging
Golden River-view Hotel or similar
Day 2 Shanghai
Get an early start today (near dawn!) and be rewarded with a great experience wandering among scores of locals practicing Tai Chi along Shanghai’s waterfront. Afterward, visit the famous Yuyuan Garden and its bazaar, a fascinating highlight of the city and worth exploring for its tranquil Chinese garden and wonderful food stalls. You also visit the Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening, attend a performance of the famous Shanghai Acrobats, then consider a stroll along the river on the magnificent Bund.
Meals
Breakfast
Lodging
Golden River-view Hotel or similar
Day 3 Shanghai & On
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight back to the U.S. or to other areas of China.
Meals
Breakfast
Lodging
None
What to Expect
Duration 3 days
Activity Level
Match the trip’s intensity to your ability and motivation.
Gentle
Easy walking, with opportunities for low-key physical activity.
Active
Energetic exploration with optional day hikes, leisurely cycling, or light canoeing.
Vigorous
Day-long active excursions and options for demanding activity in varied environments.
Challenging
Strenuous hiking or other intense activity that may be at high altitude or over rough terrain.
Demanding
Multi-day trekking and other activities requiring endurance or strength. Steep trails. No technical expertise necessary.