▲ Group details: You can choose between a private itinerary or join-in tour according to your request. For join-in tours, please depart at the agreed time. For private itineraries, the start time and schedule can be adjusted appropriately. Join-in tour, with no more than 15 people per group. Private tour, pay according to the actual number of guests, the itinerary can be adjusted according to the guest's request. Service provided: Senior professional on-site guide offering full commentary throughout Yu Garden, Shanghai City God Temple, and Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area; guide assistance in obtaining sightseeing cruise tickets. Guided tour duration: Yu Garden 1 hour, Taoist temple 30 minutes, Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area 30 minutes, Huangpu River cruise 30 minutes, guide does not accompany the cruise. Audio guide: includes a headset, each person is equipped with a guide receiver.
▲ Special note: Around 17:00, after the guide finishes explaining, the sightseeing cruise ticket will be provided to the customer, and the guide will direct the customer to the cruise pier for boarding, then dismiss; the customer will check in and board the ship on their own, the guide will not accompany them on the cruise. Tour instructions: Huangpu River lighting hours: 7:00-11:00 pm in summer; 6:00-10:00 pm in winter. If you have specific requirements for the cruise departure time, please inform us in advance; otherwise, it will be first-come, first-served. The Huangpu River cruise lasts approximately 45 minutes. We recommend experiencing the night cruise and having dinner before boarding (due to attraction operating hours restrictions, there will be free time between the guide session and cruise departure, during which you may have dinner or snacks at the Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area or BFC shopping mall).
▲ Itinerary: Gather at the north gate on Fuyou Road - ticket check - sightseeing in Yu Garden - free shopping/enjoying food at Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area - dinner on your own - Huangpu River cruise. Guide languages available: Chinese, English, Russian, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and more. Note: No payment is required for children aged 6 and under. Minors aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
▲ Yu Garden, City God Temple of Shanghai Taoist Temple, and other places in Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area (mainly shopping malls, including various dining, drinking, entertainment, and shopping options) are located in the same area, adjacent to each other. The Nine-bend Bridge is the core part of the Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area, where you can see the skyscrapers of Pudong, with traditional Chinese architecture in antique style right in front of you. By the lotus pond near the zigzag bridge, you can not only photograph the mid-lake pavilion itself but also capture clear architectural reflections. The pavilion, Shanghai center, and water reflections create multiple visual layers, ethereal and full of atmosphere, offering a more artistic conception than simply shooting the architecture.
▲ Capture the Huxinting Teahouse and the Shanghai Tower in one shot at the Nine Bend Bridge in Shanghai. The highlight is obtaining a unique "past and present in one frame" city cover shot, blending the classical charm of centuries-old Jiangnan architecture with the ultra-modern urban landmark in a single image, perfectly illustrating Shanghai's unique urban character where tradition and modernity intertwine. In the foreground stands the 240-year-old Huxinting Teahouse, preserving the classical form of Ming and Qing dynasty upturned eaves and the Jiangnan charm of carved beams and painted rafters, carrying the cultural heritage of old Shanghai teahouses. In the background is Shanghai's landmark, the Shanghai Tower, with its ultra-tall streamlined modern silhouette creating a visual echo. The dynamic curves of Chinese-style eaves and the bold lines of the skyscraper form a striking aesthetic contrast, imbued with a sense of narrative.
▲ The City God Temple of Shanghai, located at No. 249, Middle Fangbang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, is a Taoist Zhengyi sect temple with a history of nearly 600 years. It serves as the core landmark of Shanghai's "old town" culture and, together with Yu Garden and the Nine-Turn Bridge, forms a representative traditional tourist attraction of Shanghai. The City God Temple of Shanghai has a unique cultural feature of enshrining three city gods simultaneously, each representing the spiritual values of different eras.
▲ A night cruise on the Huangpu River in Shanghai offers a classic experience to admire the dazzling nightscape of Pudong from the water. Viewing the city from this perspective delivers a completely different and awe-inspiring impression of this magical metropolis. Regular cruise route After departing from Shiliupu/the Bund/Qinhuangdao Pier, the classic route will cover the core views of Pudong: Shiliupu Pier Old Wharf Nanpu Bridge M2 Expo Wharf World Financial Center Jin Mao Tower Shanghai Tower Oriental Pearl Tower Yangpu Bridge North Bund Return During the voyage, the ship will pass directly in front of the Pudong Lujiazui skyscraper cluster, offering a clear view of the entire Pudong skyline—a perfect moment for photos.
▲ The dragon wall in Shanghai's Yu Garden is a unique architectural treasure among Jiangnan gardens. With clay dragon heads and tile scales winding across white walls, it serves both decorative and spatial division purposes, hailed as a masterpiece exemplifying "scenery changing with every step." Yu Garden features five dragon walls, named respectively: Cloud-piercing dragon, Twin dragons playing with a pearl, Crouching dragon, Sleeping dragon, etc. Each dragon has a unique form with profound symbolism.
▲ Professional guide can connect the garden with the city's context, from the rock stacking techniques of the grand rockery to the changes in Shanghai's old town, upgrading your experience from simply strolling through the garden to understanding the cultural roots of Shanghai.
▲ Wireless headsets and the guide's main speaker.
▲ Wired headsets and the guide's main speaker.
▲ Wireless headsets and the guide's main speaker.
▲ Shanghai shengjian bao, locally known as shengjian mantou, is one of Shanghai's representative traditional street snacks with a history of over a hundred years. It has long become an irreplaceable "culinary faith" in Shanghai's food culture. Authentic Shanghai shengjian bao follows the "30% aspic, 70% meat filling" principle. The finished product features a golden, crispy pan-fried base and is topped with sesame seeds and scallions for aroma. Its characteristics can be summarized as crispy skin, rich broth, savory meat, and delicate craftsmanship: with one gentle bite, the flavors of meat, oil, sesame, and scallions burst in your mouth. Best enjoyed hot. Folk wisdom outlines the standards for good shengjian bao: "thin yet unbroken and unburnt wrappers, 20% leavening achieved through baking, juicy fillings with abundant broth, while thick burnt bottoms indicate poor quality." Be cautious when biting into them, as the piping-hot broth inside can easily scald impatient eaters.
▲ Shanghai style xiaolongbao is a classic traditional snack originating from Nanxiang Town, Jiading, Shanghai, also known as xiaolong mantou. Its preparation technique is a national intangible cultural heritage, renowned for "thin skin, ample filling, rich broth, fresh taste, and beautiful shape," making it one of Shanghai's representative culinary icons. Origin history: Created in 1871 during the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi era by Huang Mingxian, owner of Rihua Xuan in Nanxiang Town, it was initially named "Nanxiang large meat bun." In 1900, the inheritor opened a shop at the City God Temple of Shanghai, marking its official expansion from the ancient town to the urban area. With over 150 years of history, it remains a culinary legacy. Shanghai has a century-old mantra for eating xiaolongbao: Gently lift, slowly move, first open a window, then drink the soup.
▲ Guotie is a famous traditional Chinese snack, belonging to the category of pan-fried and boiled stuffed foods. It gets its name from being fried while sticking to the iron pan, with a history of nearly a thousand years. Now it is a popular and beloved flavor snack.