Experience the Sichuan lifestyle on this unique late afternoon tour.
You will be picked up at 4 p.m. in your hotel lobby and head to Yu Garden. The garden covers a significant space and includes many pavilions, plants, rockery and other buildings of interest that will take you back to the time of the Ming Dynasty.
Then, enjoy a delicious local dinner while watching a Chinese face-changing show. For dinner, there are 2 options: hot pot or Sichuan cuisine. The performance style is known for its unique face changing act. You will see the actor change their facial makeup in seconds to show the different emotions of the character.
After dinner, try a Chuan-style ear cleaning and massage, a unique custom in the area. The technician will clean your ear and use special techniques to promote your health and well-being!
After the tour, get dropped off at your hotel.
PRIVATE TOUR: Embark on a unique private journey through China, beginning with Beijing's iconic landmarks, including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Travel to Xi’an to witness the Terracotta Warriors and then journey to Lhasa, Tibet’s spiritual heart, to marvel at the serene Yamdrok Lake and the majestic Potala Palace. Conclude your adventure in bustling Shanghai.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Beijing, Shanghai, Lhasa, Xi'an
Beijing, Shanghai, Lhasa, Xi'an, Shigatse
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In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai was one of the most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities of East Asia, a centre of business and pleasure offering a vibrant lifestyle. On this day tour, experience the 1920’s wealthy lifestyle with your private local guide.
These decades saw the nobility of the Qing dynasty, other high-class citizens and rich, up-starters living a truly luxurious lifestyle in Shanghai. Food was always the most important part of Chinese society, and for the wealthy in the 1920s, the day always started with a delicate yam-cha breakfast, a compulsory activity for the rich. They also frequented fancy restaurants or boutique tea-houses, often with their pets (birds or crickets), and would choose their favourite dim-sum to enjoy with precious Chinese tea.
Today, you will be picked up in your hotel lobby at 7:30 am and taken to the restaurant --- Sense 8. The decoration and the food immerse you in elegant and exclusive scenes of times past— the decor of the restaurant mirrors the décor of the homes of members of the Qing Dynasty. Enjoy a range of old-school dim sum dishes like 20’s Shanghai that you can't find it anywhere else.
After breakfast, you will visit the Site-Memorial of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The well-protected historical architecture “shikumen”. The founder of the Communist Party started from here.
The bird market is the entertainment spot of old. In the market, people sell insects, bird, plants and fish. Here, different people with the same hobby. They all come here to pick their pets and exchange experiences!
The final stop is Yuyuan Bazaar, which is the old Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture market. There are various souvenir shops and restaurants. Here you can search for some small gifts for your family or friends or try some famous snacks if you're interested. Then, you will join a tea ceremony.
Yuyuan Garden is right next to the bazaar if you would like to visit, just let your guide know.
Prepare for a captivating 13-day voyage that will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Chinese history. This journey takes you through the historical capitals of Beijing, Datong, Pingyao, Xi'an, Luoyang, and Nanjing. You will see the grandeur of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and marvel at the Yungang Grottoes. Experience the time-honored charm of Pingyao Ancient City, and delve into the mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors. At Shaolin Temple, witness the power and grace of Kung Fu in a captivating show. Conclude your tour with a visit to Nanjing's Massacre Memorial Hall, a somber tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.