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Shanghai Adventure: Exploring the City of Dreams

Wei Xuan

Wei Xuan

10 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Shanghai. Discover ancient temples, modern art centers, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the City of Dreams!

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Viator

Day 1Artistic Delights and Spiritual Serenity
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$432

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$ 14

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Jade Buddha Temple
Active Buddhist temple known for its large, ornate jade Buddha sculptures.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$40
8 - 12 min

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The Commune Social
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$108
11 - 14 min

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La Rue
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
15 - 18 min

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Long Museum
Modern art museum displaying oil paintings, sculptures & crafts, plus rotating exhibitions.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50
6 - 8 min

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West Bund Artistic Center
Displays of contemporary art & fashion, plus a performance hall, in a repurposed aircraft factory.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$40
11 - 14 min

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China Art Museum
Free museum featuring modern & contemporary works by Chinese artists in a 2010 World Expo pavilion.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
25 - 30 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$88
Day 2Skyscrapers, History, and Breathtaking Views
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$473

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$ 7

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Oceans
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$68
9 - 11 min

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Aurora Art Museum
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
9 - 14 min

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Shanghai Tower
632-m. megatall skyscraper with 2 observation decks, plus restaurants, bars, shops & a hotel.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$125
9 - 14 min

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City Bull by Julie's (城市公牛)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$104
14 - 21 min

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Shanghai History Museum
Art, artifacts, documents & photos illustrating the history of Shanghai, with rotating exhibits.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$40
13 - 20 min

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To The Sea
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
8 - 12 min

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The Bund
Historic, 1,500-meter-long waterside promenade showcasing distinctive modern & colonial buildings.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Immersion
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$422

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$ 17

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Cafe Gray Deluxe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$64
8 - 12 min

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Shanghai Natural History Museum.
Exhibits on human civilization's history & animals, including ancient species such as dinosaurs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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China Pavilion
Vast structure designed for the 2010 World Expo to resemble an ancient crown, now with art exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$50
15 - 18 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$92
9 - 11 min

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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Modern museum focusing on technology, with educational programs, multimedia exhibits & theaters.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$60
14 - 17 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$76
11 - 14 min

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Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
Exhibits on Judaism & the 20,000+ Jewish refugees who fled to Shanghai during the Holocaust.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$40
Day 4Museums, Art, and Tranquil Temples
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$427

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$ 19

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Element Fresh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$64
7 - 9 min

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Rockbund Art Museum
Museum with current Chinese & international works, with a cafe, library & educational programs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Contemporary aquarium with local & exotic marine life & long, glass-enclosed underwater walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$90
4 - 5 min

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Alan's Bistro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
15 - 18 min

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Wusong Jiang
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Tapa Tapa
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$88
3 - 4 min

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Jing'an Temple
Historic Buddhist temple complex comprising 3 main halls & a massive sitting jade Buddha.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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West Bund Museum
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$50
Day 5Ancient Towns, Beaches, and Scenic Lakes
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$376

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$ 19

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Vanilla Mountain Western Restaurant (香草山西餐厅)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
18 - 22 min

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Qibao Ancient Town
Preserved Song dynasty–era city with stores, workshops, eateries & an ancient temple.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
65 - 78 min

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Jinshan City Sand Beach
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$25
82 - 99 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$104
32 - 39 min

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Dianshan Lake
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$40
54 - 65 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$88
31 - 38 min

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Shanghai Auto Museum
Collection of vintage vehicles, classic cars & interactive exhibits across multiple floors.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$50
Day 6Urban Planning, History, and Traditional Charm
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$391

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$ 10

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Wagas (沃歌斯)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
5 - 6 min

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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Modern 6-story space offering interactive exhibits on the city's architecture & urban development.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
12 - 18 min

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Shanghai Museum
Huge, free museum with extensive displays including bronze & jade artifacts, sculptures & paintings.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$50
12 - 18 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$88
4 - 6 min

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Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
Museum in a historic building featuring information about Chinese history & the Communist Party.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
6 - 8 min

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老街西施豆腐坊
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$96
8 - 12 min

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Yu Garden
5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$40
Day 7Theme Park Thrills and Magical Castles
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$515

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$ 14

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Home Slice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
32 - 39 min

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Shanghai Disneyland Park
Famed resort with rides & shows modeled on Disney movies, plus souvenir stores & theme restaurants.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$250
79 - 95 min

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Donghai Bridge
Extensive bridge connecting the mainland to several islands, with cable-stayed sections for ships.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$25
55 - 66 min

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Enchanted Storybook Castle
Ornate, multi-spired castle featuring Disney characters, fairy tale experiences & a crystal grotto.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$100
21 - 26 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $3134 In total

Activities & Food:$3036
Transport:$98