Shanghai: Jingan Temple, Tianzifang, and Shikumen Day Tour Shanghai: Jingan Temple, Tianzifang, and Shikumen Day Tour
ID: GYG944513-O-1475376
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the oldest Buddhist temple in Shanghai, and see Shanghai old brands, Shikumen Architecture & Artistic Retro Neighborhood, to really feel the vibe of old shanghai.
Discover the highlights of Shanghai on a full-day tour of the city's most iconic landmarks. Visit the Jing'an Temple, the Drummond Residence, the Zhang Residence, and the Tianzifang neighborhood.
Start your day at the Jing'an Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Admire the world's highest incense burner, a 15-ton sterling silver Buddha, and the largest sitting jade Buddha statue of Sakyamuni in China.
Next, visit the Drummond Residence, a Tudor revival-style village villa-style residence in one of Shanghai's last remaining Hutong areas. See more than 400 Shanghai brands showcased in the residence.
Continue to the Zhang Residence, the largest, most complete, and richest Shikumen architectural complex in Shanghai. Learn about the history of the residence, which once lit the first electric lamp in Shanghai, showed the first movie, built the first outdoor photo studio, and held the first bicycle race.
Finally, visit the Tianzifang neighborhood. See the messy telegraph pole and the fashionable art wall, the clothes drying on the balcony and the exquisite coffee shop, the childhood snack shop and the stylish Qipao shop.
Walk slowly on the street and look for things you are interested in. Experience the Intangible Cultural Heritage-Paper Cutting and let the master create a silhouette of your avatar in 5 minutes.
Highlights
- Explore the Jingan Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Shanghai
- Visit the Time-honored Shanghai Brands Hall and see over 400 Shanghai brands
- Discover the Shikumen architectural complex of the Zhang Residence
- Experience the contrast between old and new times at Tianzifang
- See the world's highest incense burner and the largest sitting jade Buddha statue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera to capture your memories
Consider bringing a water bottle and snacks
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
The guide will meet you at the Jing'an Temple metro station exit 2.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Jingan Temple
- Showcase of over 400 Shanghai brands at Drummond Residence
- Exploration of Zhang Residence, the largest Shikumen architectural complex
- Stroll through Tianzifang, an artistic and retro neighborhood
- Paper Cutting experience in Tianzifang
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and beverages
- Transportation to and from the activity
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.