This morning, you will visit the Shanghai Museum, embarking on a soul-stirring artistic journey to appreciate top-tier collections and delve into China’s profound history. The exterior of the Shanghai Museum resembles an ancient bronze cooking vessel, a “ding,” with a round top and a square base, symbolizing “the roundness of heaven and the squareness of earth.” The museum houses 120,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history, showcasing the treasures of Chinese art in their entirety. You will immerse yourself in the bronze and ceramic exhibition halls, admiring exquisite bronzes and ingenious ceramic masterpieces. Don’t miss the two museum treasures – the Great Ke Ding, a bronze ritual vessel over 3,000 years old, and the Marquis Su of Jin bells (ancient percussion instruments).

Next, move to Yu Garden, a classical garden gem hidden within the bustling city. Stroll leisurely through the garden, admiring the typical Jiangnan garden architecture and marveling at the exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings. The Yu Garden Bazaar outside is also full of charm, where you can taste authentic local snacks and purchase exquisite traditional handicrafts and artworks.

Then, you will wander along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, lined with numerous famous shops, restaurants, cafes, and souvenir stores, with tall buildings standing side by side. Continue walking, and you will arrive at the Bund, the top attraction on Shanghai’s must-visit list. Known as the “Exhibition of International Architecture,” the Bund features 52 buildings of various architectural styles. Gazing across the river, you’ll see the skyline and skyscrapers of Lujiazui in Pudong. The final stop of today’s itinerary is the Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest and the world’s second-tallest building, reaching a height of 632 meters. Take the elevator directly to the 118th floor, 546 meters above ground, for a panoramic view of modern Shanghai, taking in the dazzling cityscape.