Shanghai Zen Martial Arts

Depart from each starting location to China’s magic city—Shanghai. After joining the group, you will be transferred to the hotel.

07:00--08:00 Hotel buffet breakfast

08:30--09:30 Take a bus to Zhenru Temple

09:30--10:30 [Zhenru Temple Pilgrimage] Meditation Session - The Zen master will lead you to visit the temple; after the visit, you can share your troubles with the Zen master, who will answer your questions and resolve your doubts one by one. Then, follow the Zen master for incense offering, pilgrimage and prayer.

11:00--12:00 [Shaolin Kung Fu Learning] Chinese Kung Fu interprets Chinese culture in a unique way and inherits the spirit of perseverance and virtue of "constantly striving for self-improvement and carrying things with great virtue" cherished by the Chinese people. Follow the exclusive Shaolin coach of NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama to learn about and experience Chinese Kung Fu.

12:30--13:30 [Lunch]

14:00--17:00 [Ascend the Oriental Pearl Tower] The Oriental Pearl Tower stands in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, facing the Bund across the river, and is a landmark of Shanghai. [Oriental Pearl 360° Glass Observation Platform], 259 meters high, is part of the Oriental Pearl Tower. As an observation corridor in the middle of the tower, its fully transparent glass floor design gives visitors a thrilling and exciting high-altitude experience, making them feel as if they are in the air, overlooking the bustling urban landscape and the winding Huangpu River below. It is not only an observation platform but also an ideal place to challenge oneself and feel the thrill. [Shanghai Urban Historical Development Museum], located inside the Oriental Pearl Tower, is a visual exhibition reflecting the changes of Shanghai's modern history. It consists of seven sections: [Tracing the Origin of Huating, City Appearance, Snapshot of the Opening of the Port, the Bund in the Old Days, Maritime Tracking, Architectural Expo, and History of Vehicles and Horses].

17:00--18:30 [Stroll in Lujiazui Business District], the core area of Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, featuring a city-center public leisure space with multiple functions including sightseeing, commercial and cultural leisure, shared by both locals and visitors. It gathers many landmark buildings such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower. These skyscrapers are brightly lit at night, creating a stunning scene.

18:30--19:30 [Dinner]

19:30--20:20 [Huangpu River Night Cruise by Boat] with VIP seats offering the best view, where you can enjoy the stunning night view of the "magic city" of the future on the Huangpu River.

After 20:30 Return to the hotel for check-in.

07:00--08:00 Hotel buffet breakfast

09:00--09:30 [Costume Experience] - Wear traditional Chinese costumes to revisit Shanghai's Bund area and enjoy a unique citywalk

09:30--12:00 [Yuyuan Garden] - Located in the northeast of Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist and Commercial District, adjacent to Shanghai City God Temple and Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mall, it is a renowned classical garden in the Jiangnan region and a famous historical site at home and abroad. [Shanghai Old City God Temple] - The tourist area houses two main attractions: Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai City God Temple, making it a must-visit for first-time visitors to Shanghai. Here, you can experience Shanghai's folk customs, taste authentic Shanghai snacks and local cuisine. At night, the colorful landscape lights on the antique buildings make it a beautiful sight.

12:00--13:00 Chinese lunch

14:00--17:00 [Citywalk] - Nanjing East Road - Jiujiang Road - Sichuan Middle Road - Beijing East Road - North Suzhou Road

Key stops on Nanjing East Road: Bund Architecture Collection [the modern architectural complex with the highest historical, cultural and aesthetic value in Shanghai]; Peace Hotel [a landmark building in Shanghai, known as "the No.1 Building in the Far East"].

Key stops on Jiujiang Road: Former Bank of Taiwan Building, Site of Shanghai Public Treasury.

Key stops on Sichuan Middle Road: Dianchi Road Historical Buildings, Site of Jialing Building, Shanghai-Hong Kong Bank History Exhibition Hall [open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 16:30; here, you can not only learn about the history of banking development but also visit the interior of the vault].

Key stops on Beijing East Road: Ampere & Co., YWCA Building, Bund Source 33 [a 19th-century historical protected building, former site of the British Consulate, where you can enter to visit the spacious British-style lawn and the entire courtyard].

Key stops on North Suzhou Road: Former Union Church, Waibaidu Bridge [a filming location for many films and TV dramas such as Romance in the Rain], Zhapu Road Bridge.

17:00--18:00 [Dinner on your own]

18:00--19:00 [Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage Experience] - While in China, you must experience authentic traditional Chinese medicine massage - a unique massage experience to relieve your fatigue.

19:30--20:30 [Bund Night View] - Shanghai Bund is a legendary urban tourist attraction. On both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the west bank features a 100-year-old Bund Architecture Collection, while the east bank boasts modern buildings. Among them, the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower are known as Shanghai's "Four Great Skyscrapers", with charming scenery attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists. When the lights are on at night, the scenery becomes even more brilliant and colorful.

20:30--21:30 Return the costumes and then go back to the hotel to rest.

07:00--08:00 Hotel buffet breakfast

10:00--18:00 Travel to [Zhujiajiao Water Town] - Located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, Zhujiajiao Water Town is known as the "Oriental Venice" and is one of Shanghai's four major historical and cultural towns. With small bridges over flowing waters and a long-standing ancient charm, the town boasts 36 ancient bridges, 9 long streets, and over 1,000 buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, exuding a strong water town cultural atmosphere. Zhujiajiao is beautiful and prosperous because of water; centuries of historical accumulation have nurtured countless heroes, as well as rich cultural connotations and diverse cultural activities. Whether strolling on the ancient town's stone-paved roads or boating on the rippling waterways, you can feel that tranquility and beauty.

Famous foods in Zhujiajiao include: Zha Rou (braised pork), pork-stuffed shaomai (steamed dumplings), roasted edamame, braised pork knuckle, Granny's zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings), malt candy, stinky tofu, etc.

The ancient town is home to inns, bars, cultural and creative parks, etc.

After 18:00 Return to the hotel and rest.

The driver will take you to the airport according to the departure time. Wish you a pleasant journey