Bund Area & Huangpu River, Shanghai

Route 51 Day Classic Tour of Huangpu River - Lujiazui

Starting from the famous Bund (near your hotel), which was once a small harbor , you can view the beautiful Huangpu River scenery. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the many examples of dazzling classic architecture. You will be especially impressed with the Greek style of the HSBC building at No. 10 to No.12, Zhongshan East One Road, and the English structure of the Peace Hotel at No. 19 to No.20 Zhongshan East One Road. The many towering buildings scattered near and far are a perfect mixture of eastern and western styles.

After enjoying the classic nature of the Bund, which shows just one aspect of this city, go to the Lujiazui (Pudong new area) to discover the newly- flourishing Shanghai. Along the street from north to the south, the trail displays the shaping process of the Lujiazui architecture complex. You will find a coffee bar or a tea house where you may rest while you observe the bustling natives shuttling between the streets.

Route 61 Day Easing Time in Fengjing Old Town

After the excited tours in the modern metropolis, you are suggested to have a quiet walk along the stone pathway in Fengjing. Fengjing is an ancient water town with 1500 years history, located in the southwest of Shanghai Take subway line No. 1 off at Jinjing Paradise and turn left to change a bus at the Shanghai new southwest bus station (CNY11).The entrance fee is CNY30 per person.

In this ancient town, numerous rivers runs through the small town and most of the residents build their houses along the river. therefore the interlaced waterways with boats make Fengjing a most special and attractive water town. Strolling along the flagstone-paved roads, crossing every stone bridge, you may have a unique experience with less travelers, which is quite different from the other watertowns, like Zhujiajiao and Zhouzhuang.

Zhujiajiao water town, Shanghai

Route 71 Day Special Zhujiajiao Water Town Trail

For your free day in Shanghai, you may take your own tour to the Zhujiajiao water town (south central of the Qipu district) beside the Dingshan Lake. It is worth spending the hour it will take to get there to appreciate the typical water town layout often found south of the Yangtze River. Breaking away from the bustling metropolis and the exhausting lifestyle, a different Shanghai city will unfold. You will see numerous rivers running along the street and many old stores still keeping the handcraft traditions. The tourist bus No. 4 at the indoor stadium could take you to the Zhuajiao Water Town directly and the charge is only CNY10 and runs every 30 minutes. ( Taxi for CNY150). The entrance fee is CNY60 per person.

Route 81 Day Tour in Zhouzhuang Water Town

If Zhujiajiao could not satisfy your curiosity about the water town, you could take a tour to famous Zhouzhuang, the top water town of China. It is located in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Suzhou. It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant water views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. With 900 years history, Zhouzhuang village still keeps the original scene and layout arrangements. You could stop at the Fu'an Bridge, Double Bridge and the famous Hall of Shen's Residence in Qing dynasty style.

Zhouzhuang water town

There is a direct tourist bus at the Shanghai Gymnasium and depart from Shanghai at 7:00, 9:05, 9:45, 12:10 every day. The journey lasts about 2 hours. You could also go to the Gongxing road bus station to reach Zhouzhuang at a cost of CNY22 per person. It leaves at 7:30, 9:30, 12:20, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30 every day. If you lodge near the Hongkou Football Ground, there are also two regular buses leaving at 08:00 and 10:00 daily. Please keep in mind that the late shuttle bus back to Shanghai departs from Zhouzhuang bus station at 16:30 pm if you don't plan to spend a night there. The entrance fee for the sites is CNY100 per person and it is best to avoid weekends or Chinese holiday periods since it is very crowded there.

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