Arrive in Shanghai. With your cruise at an end, you will arrive in the port of Shanghai, where on disembarkation you will be met by your English-speaking guide and new National Escort or Local Guide. From here transfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure to soak up the local culture of Shanghai, and its vibrant atmosphere.
Shanghai, Hu for short, is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of the Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, and cultural center in East China. Also, it is a popular travel destination for visitors to sense the pulsating development of the country. Spend your day relaxing or enjoy a little shopping. Known as the “Oriental Paris”, Shanghai is a shopper’s paradise, with various bustling commercial streets and shopping centers beckoning shopaholics. One of the musts for visitors is the Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road intrigues those with modern and fashionable tastes, while North Sichuan Road meets the demands of ordinary folk. Moreover, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, and Jiali Sleepless City are also thriving and popular destinations.
In Pudong’s new area, stands the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world, Shanghai Tower. The total height of the building is 632 meters (2,074 feet). The appearance of the building is spirally upward, symbolizing the shape of a Chinese dragon. Standing on the 118-story sightseeing hall, you can have a close look at the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and the World Financial Center while overlooking the whole city. Thus you can understand why it lists on the top 10 things to do in Shanghai.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
