🏮 Old Town, Ju Garden
1-day excursion – 7 hours
Service Description
Discover the historic heart of Shanghai with this immersive day trip to the Old City, an authentic district filled with picturesque alleyways, traditional architecture, and local life. You'll visit the Shanghai City Temple (Chenghuang Miao), a major spiritual site, as well as the Yu Garden, one of the most beautiful classical Chinese gardens dating back to the Ming Dynasty. This tour combines culture, history, gastronomy, and local shopping, with all services included for maximum comfort: transportation, entrance fees, snacks, meals, and a professional guide. ⭐ Activity Summary ⏱️ Duration: approx. 7 hours 🧭 Level: Easy (walk with breaks) 📍 Location: Shanghai Old City 👥 Guide: English/French speaking 🌟 Day Highlights 👣 Hotel pickup by your guide 🚇 Round-trip subway ride or a combination of walking and subway 🛕 Entrance and guided tour of the City Temple (Chenghuang Miao) 🌿 Entrance to Yu Garden: pavilions, ponds, Ming Dynasty rocks 🏘️ Full walking tour of the Old City: ancient alleyways and renovated areas 🛍️ Free time at the bazaar: handicrafts, tea, traditional souvenirs 🍜 Traditional lunch included 🥤 Local snack included (drink + snack) 💬 Guide assistance with shopping, cultural activities, and transportation ✔️ Included 👣 Hotel pickup by a guide English/French speaking 🚇 Subway ride (round trip) or walking + subway 🛕 Entrance to the City Temple (Chenghuang Miao) 🌿 Entrance to Yu Garden 🏘️ Guided tour of the Old City 🥤 Snack (drink + local snack) 🍜 Traditional lunch (drink included) 💬 Cultural and logistical assistance from the guide ❌ Not included 💁♂️ Gratuities (optional) 🍷 Special drinks/alcohol or dishes not included in the menu 🛍️ Personal purchases at the bazaar 🕒 Itinerary (example) 9:00 AM – 👣 Hotel pickup 9:15 AM – 🚇 Subway ride to the Old City 9:45 AM – 🏘️ Exploring the alleyways and local atmosphere 10:30 AM – 🛕 City Temple Visit: Rituals & Symbols 11:30 AM – 🌿 Full Tour of the Yu Garden 12:30 PM – 🍜 Traditional Lunch 1:30 PM–2:00 PM – 🥤 Snack and Rest Time 2:00 PM–3:00 PM – 🛍️ Shopping at the Bazaar: Tea, Handicrafts, Souvenirs 3:00 PM–3:30 PM – 🏘️ Final Stroll Through the Renovated Alleyways 3:30 PM–4:00 PM – 🚇 Subway or Walk Back to the Hotel – End of Service
Cancellation Policy
🔹 Booking Booking is required via email, message, or form. Confirmation will be sent upon validation. Some services (tours, entrances, Didi, boats) require a non-refundable prepayment. 🔹 Cancellation More than 48 hours prior: full refund. 48 to 24 hours prior: 50% refund. Less than 24 hours prior: non-refundable. Attraction tickets and private transportation already booked: non-refundable. 🔹 Changes Possible up to 24 hours prior (subject to availability). After this time, any change will be considered a late cancellation. 🔹 Lateness & No-Shows Tolerance: 30 minutes. After this time, the tour will start and no refund will be issued. No-show: 100% charge. 🔹 Waiting List Sign up when the tour is full. Notification in order of arrival. Confirmation required within 2 hours. 🔹 Connected Services Didi/driver: fees are non-refundable for late cancellations. Ferries/boats: schedules subject to change. Tour/museum/attraction tickets: non-refundable once issued. 🔹 Responsibility The guide provides safety, orientation, and assistance. Personal belongings remain the responsibility of the client.