Shanghai 4-Day Magic & Disney Tour
Shanghai + Disneyland Magical Family Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Bund → Oriental Pearl Tower → Shanghai World Financial Center
The Bund
The Bund is a waterfront area and a protected historical district in central Shanghai. The area centers on a section of Zhongshan Road (East Zhongshan No. 1 Road) within the former Shanghai International Settlement, along the west bank of the Huangpu River in the eastern part of Huangpu District. The riverside area faces the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui in Pudong. The Bund usually refers to the buildings and docks on this section of the road, as well as some adjacent areas. This area has a significant European influence, and many buildings are styled in a way that is most similar to the architectural styles of European cities, especially Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romanesque, Art Deco, and Renaissance. In addition, some of Shanghai's top restaurants are also located there. From the 1860s to the 1930s, it was the wealthy and powerful center of foreign institutions in Shanghai, operating as a treaty port protected by law.
Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower
The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower is located in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. It is 468 meters high and is one of Shanghai's iconic landmarks. It was once the tallest independent structure in China, and its unique design was inspired by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi's "Pipa Song". The tower has multiple sightseeing floors, a revolving restaurant, the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall, a high-altitude VR roller coaster, and a space hotel, making it a famous tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, dining, shopping, entertainment, and accommodation.
Shanghai World Financial Center
The Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) is a supertall skyscraper located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai. It was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Mori Building Company, with Leslie E. Robertson Associates as the structural engineer and China Construction Eighth Engineering Division and Shanghai Construction (Group) General Company as the main contractors. It is a mixed-use skyscraper comprising offices, a hotel, conference rooms, observation decks, and ground-floor shopping malls. The Park Hyatt Shanghai is the hotel component of the building, featuring 174 rooms and suites occupying the 79th to 93rd floors, and was the highest hotel in the world when completed. It is currently the third-highest hotel in the world, after the Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong (located on the 102nd to 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre). On September 14, 2007, the skyscraper was topped out at a height of 492 meters (1,614.2 ft), making it the second-tallest building in the world at the time of its completion (the tallest at the time being Taipei 101), the tallest building in the world by roof height, and the tallest building in China. The SWFC opened to the public on August 28, 2008, with its observation decks opening on August 30. The observation decks offer views from 474 meters (1,555 ft) above the ground. The SWFC's design has received accolades, and it was named the best-completed skyscraper of the year by architects in 2008. In 2013, the SWFC's height was surpassed by the adjacent Shanghai Tower, which is the tallest building in China as of 2023. The Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower, and Jin Mao Tower together form the world's first group of three adjacent supertall skyscrapers.
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Shanghai Disney Resort Full-Day Tour
Shanghai Disneyland Park
Shanghai Disneyland Park is located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, and is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction of the park began on April 8, 2011, and it officially opened on June 16, 2016. The park covers an area of 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles) and cost 24.5 billion RMB, with Shendi Group holding 57% of the shares and Disney holding the remaining 43%. Currently, the park has eight themed areas: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Tomorrowland, Toy Story Land, and Zootopia. In 2023, the park received 14 million visitors, making it the fifth largest theme park in the world.
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Yu Garden → Shanghai Old City God Temple → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Yu Garden
Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden is a vast Chinese garden located in the northeast of the Old City of Huangpu District, Shanghai, next to the City God Temple. It is adjacent to Yu Garden Tourist Mart, Huxinting Teahouse, and Yu Garden Shopping Mall. Yu Garden was built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan for his father Pan En to enjoy his old age. It was named "Yu Garden", meaning "Pleasing the Elderly". The garden has more than 40 attractions including pavilions, towers, rockeries, and ponds. It is now a national key cultural relics protection unit. One of the core attractions in the garden is the Jade Exquisite, a porous 3.3-meter-high, 5-ton Taihu stone.
Shanghai City God Temple
Shanghai City God Temple, officially named Shanghai City God Temple, is a Chinese folk religion and Taoist temple located in the old city of Shanghai. It is designed to commemorate the elevation of Shanghai to the status of a city, and enshrines three gods revered as the City Gods of Shanghai. The temple originated from the Jinshan God Temple in 1403 and reached its peak during the Daoguang period. In 1994, the temple resumed its temple functions and underwent a comprehensive restoration between 2005 and 2006. Today, the City God Temple, together with the nearby Yu Garden and surrounding streets, forms a large catering and retail pedestrian area.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is located in the center of Shanghai and is one of the busiest shopping streets in China, stretching approximately 5.5 kilometers and attracting over 1 million visitors daily. It consists of East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road, with East Nanjing Road being the main commercial pedestrian area, extending from the Bund to People's Square. It is home to numerous shops, restaurants, and historical buildings, making it an excellent place to experience the urban charm of Shanghai.
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Wukang Road → Xintiandi
Wukang Road
Wukang Road, formerly known as Route Ferguson, is a historically significant street in Xuhui District, Shanghai, located in the western part of the former French Concession. It is renowned for its unique historical architecture, sycamore trees, and rich cultural atmosphere, and was designated as one of Shanghai's landmarks, recognized as a 'Famous Chinese Historical and Cultural Street' in 2011. The street is lined with diverse architectural styles including Mediterranean, French Renaissance, English, and Art Deco, and was once home to many celebrities, such as the literary giant Ba Jin and Honorary President of the People's Republic of China, Soong Ching-ling. Today, it is dotted with cafes and boutiques, making it an excellent place to experience the old Shanghai style and feel the Shanghai culture. The tourist information center is located at 393A Wukang Road.
Xintiandi, Shanghai
Xintiandi, Shanghai is an urban tourist attraction with Shanghai's historical and cultural features, blending Chinese and Western elements. Based on Shanghai's unique Shikumen architectural district, it has been transformed into a leisure pedestrian street integrating dining, commerce, entertainment, and culture. It brings together many international fashion brands, theme restaurants, bars, cinemas, and art galleries, making it an ideal place to experience the combination of Shanghai's urban fashion and historical charm.
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