![]() ![]() From this beautiful waterfront, enjoy a perfect end to your day as you take a ferry ride across the Huangpu River to the futuristic Pudong on the east shore. Walk along with the most famous landmark, the Bund. Move on from the traditional and learn more about Shanghai’s present as you head down to the exciting Tianzifang - the ‘Soho of Shanghai’. You will also visit the revered Old City of God Temple and learn about its statues in Taoism. You will see the old-style buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasty and have the chance to stop and try delicious local delicacies recommended by your guide. Next, your private guide will take you to Shanghai Old Town and the enchanting Yuyuan Garden. This beautiful green space is a hub of activity and is surrounded by monuments and museums. Your guide will then continue on to People’s Square. The temple is designed in the breathtaking architectural style of the Song Dynasty and is the headquarters of the Shanghai Buddhist Institute. Your day begins at the famous Jade Buddha Temple, home to a priceless collection of jade statues. Throughout the day, you’ll see the architectural marvels of the city, and learn all about its cultural heritage, its history, its religion, and its contemporary daily life. Known as the ‘Paris of the Orient, Shanghai is steeped in culture, history, and glamour in equal measure. For a more peaceful experience, coming during the weekdays would be a safer bet. There is also a bazaar is full of curios and trinkets but can get rather busy - as can the the entirety of the gardens, if you come at the weekend. Right by the garden entrance you can find the Mid-Lake Pavilion Teahouse, which is one of the most famous teahouses in China. It’s a divine place, and a piece of traditional Chinese culture that has persisted, even as fast food joints and designer label shops proliferate around it. ![]() Luohan pines, willows, gingkos, cherry trees and great dawn redwoods fill the gardens. ![]() Now finely restored, there are few better examples of Ming garden design to be found.Ĭool pavilions and shaded alcoves offer shelter from the elements mirror-like pools ripple and glitter with the tail beats of roving fish the scents of spring and summer blossoms are carried on the breeze. The delicate arrangements were trashed once by British bombardment during the Opium War in 1942, and again by the French in response for attacks on their nearby concession during the Taiping Rebellion. It took the Pan family 18 years to coax them into existence during the Ming Dynasty of the 16th century. Play with the Exquisite Jade Rock: burn incense below it and watch if spout out from the hole above pour water in form above and it will jet out those below ![]()
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