The Bund & Yu Garden

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Board your motorcoach and head to the Riverside Walkway for a panoramic view of the Bund. Formerly the financial center of colonial Shanghai, the Bund stretches one mile along the bank of the Huangpu River and is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.

Continue to the Old Town of Shanghai, the first part of Shanghai to be settled in the 11th century. As you walk along the narrow alleys and cobblestones lanes of this ancient city, your guide will lead you past many historic buildings as well as gardens, temples, business, and restaurants. Old Town is also internationally known for one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens in the region. Yu Garden was first established in 1559 by Pan Yunduan as a private residence for his aging parents. Over the last 450 years, the gardens have been restored and modified to what you see you today. Stretching out over five acres, the gardens contain six general areas featuring peaks, cliffs, winding caves, ponds, a lotus pool, stunning pavilions and grand pagodas.

Next, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple. The temple houses two rare cultural relics. Carved out of solid white jade, the Sitting Buddha measures over six feet tall and is adorned with semi-precious stones. The Recumbent Buddha measures three feet high.

Your tour concludes with a ride back to pier.

Special Notes:

Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.

"Due to large crowds, the stop at Jade Buddha Temple may be replaced with a stop at Longhua Temple, Shanghai's oldest temple."

Sequence of tour stops may vary.

Passport Requirements:

Visa for China required