Have you ever wondered how emperors and merchants lived centuries ago, and how their legacies shaped today’s Shanghai?
Over five days, journey from the opulent mansions of the Bund—once home to foreign tycoons—to the tranquil canals of Zhujiajiao, a water town that predates the city by 700 years. Visit the Ming‑era gardens, cross ancient stone bridges, and compare the lavish lifestyle of Shanghai’s “garden villas” with the humble fishing villages that once dotted the delta. This itinerary weaves imperial tributes, colonial trade, and rural traditions into a rich historical tapestry.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Unveil the Lives of China's Royal Family in their Hidden Halls
Get off the ordinary sightseeing route in the Forbidden City. Listen to the interesting stories of eight famous personalities that are not told by typical tour guides.
Climb up upon the Greatest Project of Ancient China
Explore the most beautiful section of the Great Wall, where there are fewer tourists.
Join the Local People for a Morning Excercise in the Temple of Heaven
Admire the incredible architectures of the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed for good harvests. But also feel the relaxing lifestyle of the local senior people here.
Learn Chinese Calligraphy with a Senior Hutong Resident
Walk among the traditional residential houses of old Beijing. Enjoy a Chinese cultural experience in a hutong courtyard and immerse yourself in the age-old lifestyle.
Understand Beijing by Tasting Its Traditional Food
Enjoy an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner in a time-honored brand restaurant.
Feel the Grand Layout of the Capital City with an E-bike Ride (optional)
Explore Beijing's newly listed World Heritage Site — the Beijing Central Axis. Discover why, among the urban central axes of cities around the world, only Beijing's has become a World Heritage Site.
行程快速浏览
以下为建议行程，我们乐意根据您的兴趣与需求灵活调整。
您的私人导游将在机场到达大厅迎接您。专车送您至酒店。傍晚可漫步于外滩，导游会为您描绘1842年开埠至今的沧桑变迁——从一个小渔村到“远东巴黎”再到今日国际都会。
上午深度游览外滩。除了在滨江步道欣赏建筑外观，导游会带您进入外滩源区域——原英国领事馆、原怡和洋行大楼等建筑内部（部分可入内），让您亲身感受昔日“东方华尔街”的气息。
下午走进豫园和老城厢，这是上海700年建城史的原点。导游不会只带您走主游线，而是绕进园内的点春堂——这里曾是1853年小刀会起义的指挥部，一段被正史忽略的民间反抗故事，让这座园林有了别样的分量。
晚餐在一栋拥有百年历史的老洋房内享用本帮菜，餐厅墙上挂着1930年代上海滩的老照片。
上午驱车1小时前往朱家角古镇。这座建于元代（约14世纪）的水乡古镇，比上海城的历史还早。导游会带您：• 乘坐摇橹船穿行于3公里长的市河，两岸明清民居的白墙黛瓦倒映水中；• 步行穿过放生桥——上海最大、最古老的五孔石拱桥，建于1571年；• 拜访 “课植园” ，一座融合江南园林与西洋建筑风格的地主庄园，园主当年曾留学欧洲，将罗马柱与飞檐翘角大胆结合。
午餐在河边一家拥有百年历史的农家菜馆品尝扎肉、熏青豆和阿婆粽。
下午返回上海市区，前往上海邮政博物馆——这座1924年的折衷主义建筑曾是远东最大的邮政局，楼顶的巴洛克钟楼至今仍在报时。
上午参观徐家汇源。这里是明代科学家徐光启的故乡，也是中国近代中西文化交流的发源地。导游带您参观：• 徐光启墓与纪念馆——这位翻译了《几何原本》的大儒，被誉为“中国科学先驱”；• 徐家汇天主教堂——哥特式双塔建筑，1910年建成，曾是“远东第一大教堂”；• 土山湾博物馆——中国近代美术和印刷业的摇篮，徐悲鸿、刘海粟都曾在此学习。
下午可选择前往上海图书馆查阅徐光启手稿（需预约），或在衡山路的百年梧桐下漫步。
晚餐安排在衡山路一栋1930年代西班牙风格洋房内。
上午参观上海历史博物馆（原上海跑马总会大楼），这部建筑本身就是一座历史的见证——从赛马赌场到博物馆的转变恰似上海的缩影。馆内一件件文物串起从新石器时代到当代的完整叙事。
导游协助处理行李和接送，陪同您到机场出发。
备选方案：若您对宗教史兴趣不大，可将第四天改为松江广富林遗址——这是一处6000年前的新石器时代遗址，博物馆建在水下的设计令人惊叹。
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Price Includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: bj-1