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Shanghai Adventure: 9 Days of Discovery

Tony Gerald

Tony Gerald

4 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Shanghai. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and explore ancient marvels. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Day 1Korean Delights and Revolutionary History
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$81

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$ 4

韩舍Korean Food
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
12 - 17 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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$10
11 - 14 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
18 - 22 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
19 - 23 min

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China Art Museum
Free museum featuring modern & contemporary works by Chinese artists in a 2010 World Expo pavilion.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
26 - 32 min

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Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Futuristic TV tower (468-meters tall) offering city vistas, a history museum & revolving restaurant.
No time set
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$19
20 - 24 min

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Tianzifang
This former French Concession area with narrow alleys is known for its quaint shops, cafes & bars.
No time set
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$6
Day 2Artistic Delights and Spiritual Serenity
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$107

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Long Museum
Modern art museum displaying oil paintings, sculptures & crafts, plus rotating exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Urban Grill
Mediterranean Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Jade Buddha Temple
Active Buddhist temple known for its large, ornate jade Buddha sculptures.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$10
46 - 56 min

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Shanghai Auto Museum
Collection of vintage vehicles, classic cars & interactive exhibits across multiple floors.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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Since Thai (新时泰)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$11
50 - 60 min

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People's Park
Set amid skyscrapers, this urban park offers landscaped lawns & wooded areas, plus a pond & cafe.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Shanghai Old Street
Ancient, pagoda-style architecture is a highlight of this bustling hub with shops & attractions.
No time set
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$6
17 - 21 min

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Jin Mao Tower
88-story, spired skyscraper offering restaurants, offices, a Grand Hyatt hotel & observation deck.
No time set
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$25
Day 3Ancient Charm and Modern Wonders
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$94

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
14 - 17 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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$6
28 - 34 min

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West Bund Museum
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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花悦小馆
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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China Pavilion
Vast structure designed for the 2010 World Expo to resemble an ancient crown, now with art exhibits.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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王鼎日本料理铁板烧
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$12
14 - 21 min

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Shanghai Natural History Museum.
Exhibits on human civilization's history & animals, including ancient species such as dinosaurs.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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Shanghai Grand Theatre
Modern performing arts venue presenting Chinese & western opera, ballet, drama & classical music.
No time set
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$13
16 - 20 min

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Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
Automated train ride through a tunnel under the Huangpu River, with colorful lights & music.
No time set
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$13
Day 4Tea Time, Museums, and Temple Tales
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$85

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$ 5

The Bund Tea Company
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
11 - 16 min

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Wusong Jiang
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Long Time Ago (很久以前只是家串店)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Shanghai Museum
Huge, free museum with extensive displays including bronze & jade artifacts, sculptures & paintings.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Jing'an Temple
Historic Buddhist temple complex comprising 3 main halls & a massive sitting jade Buddha.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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吾米粥海鲜火锅
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai
Established in 2005, this museum exhibits works of contemporary art in former greenhouse.
No time set
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$13
16 - 20 min

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Waibaidu Bridge
This landmark is China's first all-steel bridge & features a colorful LED lighting system.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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1933 Old Millfun
Architecturally unique building with shops, dining & galleries built in 1933 as a slaughterhouse.
No time set
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$10
25 - 30 min

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St. Ignatius Cathedral
Restored Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church with stained glass featuring Chinese characters & icons.
No time set
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$6
28 - 34 min

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National Convention & Exhibition Center
Vast complex arranged in the form of a 4-leaf clover around a central plaza, plus offices & a hotel.
No time set
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$13
Day 5History Unveiled and Artistic Inspiration
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$85

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$ 2

晶采轩
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
13 - 20 min

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Shanghai History Museum
Art, artifacts, documents & photos illustrating the history of Shanghai, with rotating exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
18 - 27 min

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The Bund
Historic, 1,500-meter-long waterside promenade showcasing distinctive modern & colonial buildings.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
30 - 45 min

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成隆行蟹王府
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$11
10 - 15 min

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Rockbund Art Museum
Museum with current Chinese & international works, with a cafe, library & educational programs.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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天家二十二
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
8 - 12 min

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Yu Garden
5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$10
9 - 11 min

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Madame Tussauds Shanghai
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
No time set
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$19
20 - 24 min

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Longhua Temple
This reconstructed 3rd-century Buddhist temple features towers, a library & a traditional garden.
No time set
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$6
Day 6Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Heritage
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$120

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$ 3

Camelia餐厅
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
5 - 6 min

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Aurora Art Museum
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
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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$31
12 - 15 min

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Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$11
24 - 36 min

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Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
Exhibits on Judaism & the 20,000+ Jewish refugees who fled to Shanghai during the Holocaust.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$10
13 - 20 min

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松涛
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
27 - 33 min

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Shanghai Circus World
Large circus presenting multimedia shows incorporating elements of traditional Chinese acrobatics.
No time set
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$19
34 - 41 min

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Shanghai Botanical Garden
Botanical garden featuring over 200 acres of domestic & exotic plants, including orchids & bonsai.
No time set
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$10
60 - 72 min

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Sheshan National Forest Park
Hilly hiking trails amid bamboo forests, plus the grand Sheshan Church & an astronomy museum.
No time set
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$13
Day 7Oceanic Wonders and Magical Escapades
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$125

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$ 3

晶采轩
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
7 - 10 min

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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Contemporary aquarium with local & exotic marine life & long, glass-enclosed underwater walkways.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$23
13 - 16 min

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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Modern museum focusing on technology, with educational programs, multimedia exhibits & theaters.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15
21 - 26 min

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Alsace Bistro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
22 - 27 min

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Shanghai Disneyland Park
Famed resort with rides & shows modeled on Disney movies, plus souvenir stores & theme restaurants.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$63
23 - 28 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$8
Day 8Bridges, Castles, and Natural Beauty
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$120

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$ 6

Donghai Bridge
Extensive bridge connecting the mainland to several islands, with cable-stayed sections for ships.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
55 - 66 min

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Enchanted Storybook Castle
Ornate, multi-spired castle featuring Disney characters, fairy tale experiences & a crystal grotto.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$25
76 - 92 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
83 - 100 min

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Dongping National Forest Park
Artificially planted forest popular for hiking, cycling & zip lines, with a campground & lakes.
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
83 - 100 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
89 - 107 min

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Shanghai Museum of Glass
Exhibits covering glass manufacturing & natural processes, plus art installations & kids' workshops.
No time set
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$10
37 - 45 min

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The Bund Finance Center
No time set
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$13
27 - 33 min

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Jinjiang Action Park
Amusement park with activities for all ages, including water rides & a giant ferris wheel.
No time set
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$19
73 - 88 min

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Dishui Hu
No time set
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$6
124 - 149 min

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Jinxi Ancient Town
No time set
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$6
Day 9Tea Gardens, Wildlife Encounters, and Island Retreat
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$86

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
24 - 29 min

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Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Sprawling 378-acre animal park with 200+ animals, bus tours, animal shows & outdoor habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
91 - 110 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
79 - 95 min

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Chongming Island
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$6
73 - 88 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
103 - 124 min

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Shanghai Planetarium
No time set
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$15
75 - 90 min

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Jinshan City Sand Beach
No time set
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$6
69 - 83 min

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Dianshan Lake
No time set
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$10

Budget breakdown: $931 In total

Activities & Food:$899
Transport:$32