08:40 – Gather at the exit of Gate 14 of People’s Square Metro Station (near the KFC entrance). The location is accessible via Metro Lines 1, 2, or 8. Then, board an air-conditioned tourist bus to Shanghai Film Park.
Friendly Reminder: Luggage can be stored on the bus during the day. After visiting Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in the afternoon, you can take Metro Line 17 directly to Hongqiao Airport or Hongqiao Railway Station.
10:00 – Visit Shanghai Film Park, one of China’s top 10 film and TV bases. This iconic filming location features in famous productions such as The Bund (Huang Xiaoming), Kung Fu Hustle (Stephen Chow), and The Disguiser (Hu Ge). You may even spot a film crew or celebrities! It’s also a paradise for selfie lovers—dress in Republic of China-era costumes and stroll through 1930s-style Nanjing Road, Shikumen Scenic Area, Peace Square, Waibaidu Bridge, and the Republic of China Prison.
1:00 PM – Enjoy free time for lunch. Savour local delicacies like:
“Zha Rou” (Braised Pork) – A 1,000-year-old traditional dish.
“Grandma’s Rice Dumplings” – A must-try delicacy featured on A Bite of China.
Riverside restaurants – Offering authentic Shanghai-style countryside cuisine, so popular that locals drive here on weekends!
Fresh water town river delicacies – A true taste of the Jiangnan region.
2:00 PM – Explore the picturesque water town of Zhujiajiao. Some call it “Shanghai’s Venice”, others a “pearl by Dianshan Lake”. The late Taiwanese writer Sanmao was enchanted by its “small bridges, flowing water, and traditional houses”. Stroll along ancient Ming-Qing streets:
North Street (Beidajie)
East Well Street (Dongjing Street)
West Well Street (Xijing Street)
Caohe Street
Fangsheng Bridge – A famous stone arch bridge where locals release fish for good luck.
Relax by the river with a cup of tea—a perfect weekend escape for peace and leisure.
5:00 PM – Arrive at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (disband the tour).
Enjoy free time to:
Explore “China’s No. 1 Commercial Street”—Nanjing Road.
Walk to “The Bund” (Shanghai’s Wall Street) and admire its stunning night views.
Take the metro to Lujiazui Station and visit Shanghai’s iconic Oriental Pearl Tower (own expense). Ascend the tower for a panoramic view of the Huangpu River.
In just one day, you’ll experience three eras of Shanghai:
Modern Shanghai (The Bund & Lujiazui)
Republic-era Shanghai (Shanghai Film Park)
Ming-Qing Dynasty Shanghai (Zhujiajiao Ancient Town)