Things to Do and see on a Shanghai Private Tour

While traveling in a group or private tour, most travelers end their exploration of China in the vibrant city of Shanghai. This is especially true in the case of travelers on a shanghai private tour to the Three Gorges Dam or Yangtze River ; business travelers having some free time on their hand after attending their meetings or a conference ; or holidaymakers that have just not had enough of the many bounties of the nation.

Read on for some interesting suggestions in regards to enjoying Shanghai after your exciting huangshan tour or a trip that made you enjoy the many attractions of other destinations beyond.

Former French Concession Region

One of the loveliest parts of your Shanghai private tour, an invigorating walk takes you through the areas of the former French Concession, surely makes your trip all the more memorable. This spectacular attraction guarantees to make you experience the Chinese-French connection and find their footprints among the many imported platane trees that line the sides of the neighborhood.

In recent times, the area’s lane houses and exotic French villas are being converted into exquisite shops and homes and are indeed worth seeing. The other walking tours of interest include those that take you along Fuxing Road, promenade along Huang Pu River, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Bund, Shaoxing Road and other parts of Shanghai.

Yu Garden & Bazaar

Yu Garden, an extremely fun-filled place to explore, is distinguished by its traditional architectural style, curving tile eaves and the authentic “"Chinatown" appeal. As you wander through the area’s alleys and lanes, remember to buy some chopsticks, silk pajamas or other souvenirs to take back home. The draw of Yu Garden & Bazaar is the Huxingting Tea House, which is believed to have inspired the much acclaimed Blue Willow pattern.

Moganshan Road Art District

Those desirous of having a quick peep at the Chinese contemporary art scene, love to find their way to Moganshan Road, situated near Suzhou Creek. Thronged with galleries of all sizes and nature, this place is indeed an art connoisseur’s delight! The not-to-be missed galleries are East Link Gallery, Shanghart, Art Scene Warehouse and so forth.

Food Lovers Paradise at Glamour Bar

Haggling through the crowded Bund promenade, you would love to relax and sip upon your favored drink at Glamour Bar, on the 5 on the Bund, as you feast your eyes upon the beauty of Huang Pu. The stunning views of the sun setting on the Oriental Pearl Tower can be best enjoyed with a personal guide, friends or family members in tow.

After savoring lots of pleasurable moments on your Hangzhou tour, you may also like to enjoy delectable cuisines at Xin Tian Di, take a walk along Dong Tai Road "Antique" Street or sip on an exotic cup of tea at Yongfoo Elite.

All the best!

Fun –filled Moments await you on your China Tour

Be it a fun packed China tour that takes you into some of the farfetched areas of this vast continent and brings you closer to diverse communities, cuisines and newer experiences; or a more urbanized Shanghai- Beijing tour that reveals the many manmade wonders and cultural attributes of these most developed cities of the world –you are certainly spoiled for choice on Oriental soils. As a tourist longing for spirited adventure and exciting fun, there is certainly a lot on your cards here.

Would you rather opt for a 9 day Shanghai-Guilin-Xian-Beijing tour or one that makes you linger longer on Chinese soils and enjoy its festivities, art forms and many bounties? As you go ahead with your plans of a touring the beautiful landscapes of China, these tips and guidelines will surely come in handy and help you plan out the best places to see during your holiday.

A reputed tour operator goes a long way in assisting your vacation plans. He also helps by offering bilingual tour guides that move around with you in popular tourist destinations, explaining the various exciting things that come your way. As the Chinese population rarely speaks or understands English, it is very convenient to have the services of these guides by your side.

Beijing

China’s economic as well as cultural capital, Beijing is known for its historical origin, ancient architecture and opulent culture. Dating back to more than 500,000 years into ancient civilizations, this country makes you look forward to seeing many mansions, palaces, towers, royal gardens, temples as well as modern structures. The places worth visiting in Beijing include Tiananmen Square, The Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple, the Great Wall of China sprawling across at Badaling, the Forbidden City and a host of other interesting places. An enthralling Beijing Opera makes your trip to this culturally rich city complete.

Xian

After offering some interesting moments in Beijing, your tour operator will mark the next stop at Xian, located in Shaanxi province. Tourists love to shop in the many quaint department stores in this city known for the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang, the TerraCotta Army, Traditional Chinese Medicine Markets, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and yes, the Great Mosque. After spending a couple of days in Xian, you may like to proceed to Guilin.

Guilin

Oft visited for its karsts Limestone Mountains, inspiring caves and stone forests set amidst fantastic peaks; Guilin lures with its cruise on the Lijiang River, the mesmerizing mountain landscapes of Yangshuo, the Red Flute Caves and the Red Flute Caves and the famous Elephant Trunk Hill.

Shanghai

Last but certainly not the least, a tour of Shanghai beckons you to experience China in its own way……. But then, that’s another story.

Enjoy!