Day 9 Shanghai

Attractions: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, The former French Concession, The Bund 

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: No

This morning, visit the Shanghai Museum. The exhibition area is 12000 square meters, the first floor is the ancient Chinese bronze Hall, the ancient Chinese sculpture hall and the exhibition hall; The second floor is the ancient Chinese ceramics Hall, the temporary ceramic hall and the exhibition hall; The third floor is the Chinese calligraphy Museum, the Chinese Painting Museum and the Seal Museum of the Chinese dynasties; The fourth floor is a comprehensive museum with the jade Museum of ancient China, the Coin Museum of ancient China, the Furniture museum of Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Arts and Crafts Museum of Chinese minorities and the exhibition hall.

Next head to Yu Garden and explore its nearby traditional bazaar.

At noon, you are free to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of your choice. Afterwards, we will lead you to explore The former French Concession. The former French Concession is the geographical area of Sycamore-lined streets and alleys that make up what used to be the French-administered part of town (late 19th century to mid-twentieth). And by the way, all those trees (called platane in French), were imported from France. Walking through it make you have a first impression of Shanghai’s History.

In the evening, head to the thriving Bund area where you will take a one-hour cruise on the Huangpu River. Enjoy some free time on the Bund. Upon return to the hotel, our guide will escort you to the lobby.