Authentic Shanghai with Xitang Water Town

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2333

Destination:Shanghai, Jiaxing

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Embark on a journey that combines the vibrant energy of new Shanghai with timeless flavors. Explore the colonial Bund and dazzling Shanghai Tower, and observe the past and present and the rapid changes in Shanghai Museum. Join a bike tour passing through bustling, historic streets to savor authentic local street food. Then, step back in time as you delve into the charming alleyways of Xitang Water Town, where hidden gems await.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 Shanghai Arrival
2 Shanghai The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum
3 Shanghai Bike Tour
4 Jiaxing Xitang Water Town
5 Shanghai Departure
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Day 1: Shanghai, Landing

Shanghai

Day 2: The Bund & Shanghai Museum

Begin your day with a stroll along the Bund, where you can soak in the lively atmosphere along the Huangpu River and admire the charming old colonial buildings in the French and British Quarters. Take a ferry ride across the Huangpu River to the Pudong area. Catch a glimpse at Shanghai Tower, which soars into the sky, revealing the most prosperous side of Shanghai.

Follow to the Shanghai Museum, which boasts various captivating sections. From exquisite jade artifacts to mesmerizing calligraphy and delicate porcelain, each promises something new and fascinating. To conclude the day, explore some of the city's innovative and imaginative restaurants for dinner.

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Shanghai

Day 3: Shanghai Bike Tour & Free Afternoon

Today, prepare for a bicycle adventure in Shanghai, exploring the city from different perspectives. Ride through the alleys and lanes of the French Concession and pass by the ancient Stone Gates, experiencing the charm of Old Shanghai. Continue to Fuxing Park, a popular place for local routine. Then, visit a Buddhist temple. During the trip, you have the opportunity to taste authentic local street food and experience the vibrant atmosphere of an open-air market, getting a true sense of the local lifestyle.

Afterward, you will have some free time. It's suggested to head out in the evening for Yu Garden. The traditional architecture of this garden, adorned with neon lights, creates a blend of old and new. Nearby is a bustling market with various street food stalls and boutique shops.

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Shanghai

Day 4: Visit to Xitang Water Town

Today, we will drive about one hour to an ancient Water Town – Xitang.

Streets built along the water, slow-rocking wooden boats in the canals, green-brick and white-tiled houses, smoky promenades, and wooden bridges, the coziness and slow tempo spread here, in contrast to the busyness of the city. Stroll around and board a boat to take in its long-lasting charms.

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Shanghai

Day 5: Farewell

Enjoy your free morning in Shanghai. Take your packages and check out of the hotel on time. We will arrange a private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.
Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.
domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.
Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.

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