3-Hour Private Tour of Yu Garden & Old Town with Tea Tasting
ID: GYG857457-1353795
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Shanghai’s most evocative areas in the Old Town Bazaar. Visit the charming Yuyuan Garden,admire unique Qing Dynasty architecture, stroll through a bustling bazaar, and enjoy nice tea tasting.
Your local friendly guide will meet you at your downtown Shanghai hotel lobby,then to the old town area. Here pay the visit to the 5-century old elegant garden once built by the government officer to please his parents, delve yourself in the poetic and tranquil scenery with beautiful rockeries, streams, ponds and pavilions, listening to the local old customs, history and culture from your knowledgeable guide; marvel at the charming Qing Dynasty architectures and amazing 21st century artistic skyscrapers while walking through lucky nine-turning zigzag bridge and the oldest Hu Xin Ting Tea house.
Continue your tour to old town bazaar in the small streets to explore the local market and vendors. There are tea, antiques, local folks, souvenirs and toys to everyday items and clothing, and random weirdness. Here take a sit and enjoy a nice /cutural tea ceremony and taste high quality tea. In addition , you may also enjoy explore the fun shopping wonderland and to select some local souvenirs with the assistance of your expert guide.
Highlights
- Tick off the must see Old town bazaar
- Explore 5-century ancient Ming garden with private dedicated guide
- Discover the amazing old town with fun and true culture immersion
- Enjoy fun tea tasting in the local old tea house
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a camera to capture the sights
Carry water to stay hydrated
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed during the tour
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.