Yangtze Cruise Impressions

Flight to Shanghai.

With a friendly "Ni hao" your tour guide welcomes you at Shanghai International Airport. From there, you will float in record time by Transrapid towards the city center to your hotel. After a short refreshment break you go on a first discovery tour through Shanghai. You walk along the colonial buildings at the Bund and enjoy the view over the Huangpu River to modern Shanghai with its skyscrapers. Already the first impression of the mega metropolis will fascinate you! 3 nights in Shanghai.

Today begins with a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple, one of the most religiously important places in the metropolis. There you will be surprised by the tranquility of the place in the middle of this metropolis. Afterwards you will go to Yu Garden, the central point in Shanghai's old town. The garden, which is over 400 years old, is considered one of the most famous examples of classical horticulture in China. A contrast to the traditional Shanghai is offered by the seventh tallest building in China with 492 meters and 101 floors - the Shanghai World Finance Center. From the top you will have a completely different view of the metropolis with its colonial splendor and futuristic buildings. In the afternoon, explore the French Concession with its small boutiques, nice tea rooms and restaurants with your tour guide. (F)