Shanghai Indulgence

This four-day extravaganza is the perfect getaway to Shanghai. Indulge in five-star luxury at the legendary Peace Hotel on the Bund and spend four magnificent days exploring one of the most exciting cities in Asia.

You'll be staying in one of the most well-known hotels in Shanghai, the legendary Peace Hotel right on the Bund with stunning views of Pudong river. Be enchanted by the glitter and glamour of one of Asia's most thrilling cities.

This getaway gives you the best of Shanghai in four exciting days. You'll soak up the old Shanghai of yesteryear in the old city and be awed by the views atop the 88-storey Jinmao building .

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

Meals:

Upon arrival, our guide and driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in downtown Shanghai. Free time to walk around the historic city centre and the nearby Nanjing Road and the Bund.

Accommodation: Fairmont Peace Hotel

Day 2: City tour of Shanghai

Meals: B L

Today we'll start the day's tour with a visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre which chronicles Shanghai's past, present and future. Later we'll go to Shanghai Old Street. We'll also go for a stroll along one of the iconic symbols of Shanghai, the Bund and enjoy a little retail therapy along Shanghai's famed shopping street, Nanjing Road. We'll end the day's adventures with a breathtaking view of Shanghai from the 88-floor Jinmao Tower in the Pudong district.

Accommodation: Fairmont Peace Hotel

Day 3: Zhujiajiao Water Town

Meals: B L D

Today you will be picked up by your tour guide and be drive to the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, known as " Jiangnan Pearl " (about a 1hr drive from Shanghai).

We will walk through this beautiful town, that dates back to the Qing and Ming dynasties and is the most well-preserved of the ancient water towns in the Shanghai area. We'll walk along Fangsheng Bridge, Beida Street and pay the Xi Family Residence a visit. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time. After your trip to this beautiful village, you will be driven back to Shanghai and the Xintiandi Area where you'll enjoy dinner at the famous Crystal Jade Restaurant.

Accommodation: Fairmont Peace Hotel

Day 4: Departure

Meals: B

Today, you will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the airport or train station.

Accommodation: Fairmont Peace Hotel

Additional information

A child is defined as 12 years or younger and below 1.20m in height.

Above are prices based on the period of travel. If the dates don't fit your holiday plans, just get in touch with us and we'll arrange the holiday to accommodate your preferred travel dates.

Included

Pick up and drop off service at hotel, airport or train station
Professional local English-speaking guide
Hotel accommodation
Transportation according to the programme with car, coach or bus depending on group size
Meals as stated in the itinerary B = Breakfast. L = Lunch D = Dinner. Breakfast is usually international breakfast buffet combined with local Chinese breakfast. Lunch consists of local Chinese dishes including meat and vegetables. Sometimes lunch is a western-style sandwich if the weather or programme so requires. Dinner is specialised Chinese meals from many different regions in China.
All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
Beverages (soft drinks or local beer) within a reasonable limit (2-3 glasses)
24hr on-call service in case of emergencies

Excluded

Anything not in “Included” list above
Any flights or transportation besides those mentioned in the "Included" list above
Phone calls or other personal expenses

Tour starts/ends:

This tour starts and ends in Shanghai.

An Albatros Travel representative will meet you at the airport. This tour includes pick-up and departure services. Please let us know your flight details, including flight number, arrival and departure times, in order for us to arrange your transfers.

Type of vehicles used:

For transfers between destinations we use modern and comfortable Mercedes minibuses.

Level of ability required:

This tour does not include any strenuous activity so no particular level of ability is required, however please be prepared for some walking. If you have any concerns or questions regarding disability access, please contact us in advance.

Food and dietary information:

If you have any particular dietary preferences or requirements, please make these clear when you make your booking. Most types of diet can be catered for. We will eat at local restaurants. It’s not a problem to maintain a vegetarian diet in China.

Breakfast at the hotel is usually an international breakfast buffet.

Health and vaccinations:

In general, tourists do not need any vaccinations. Malaria vaccinations are not necessary in most parts of China. However, we advise you to consult with your doctor before travelling. For more information about health and vaccinations, please look at this website.

Baggage and what to bring:

Baggage
For domestic travel by air, the baggage allowance is 20kg (44lbs) per person. Since we do not provide tours with international air travel, please check your airline's website for luggage weight limits.

Adaptors
Flat two pin outlets are used in China. European round two pin outlets can also be used but don't fit perfectly. A plug adaptor can be purchased in most electronic stores.

Visa requirements:

Most travellers need a tourist visa to China. Please consult the Chinese consulate or embassy in your country of residence for visa application. This website may be useful in providing information regarding the application procedure.

Cancellations:

If you need to cancel
We understand that your travel plans sometimes change and we try to be as flexible as possible. However as we have to book accommodation at hotels we are also bound by their cancellation policies. In general, the following rules will apply when cancelling a tour you have booked:

- If cancelling more than 45 days before commencement of our services there is no cancellation fee and we will refund 100% of your money

- If cancelling within 45 to 31 days before commencement of our services: 20 % of the total booking value will be levied

- If cancelling within 30 to 15 days before commencement of our services: 60 % of the total booking value will be levied

- We are unable to offer a refund if cancelling less than two weeks before commencement of our services

For full details of our cancellation terms, please see our general Terms and Conditions.

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Treat yourself to a 5-star break in cosmopolitan Shanghai! Feel the vibe of central Shanghai and stay at the legendary Peace Hotel on the central stretch of the historical the Bund.

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This four-day extravaganza is the perfect getaway to Shanghai. Indulge in five-star luxury at the legendary Peace Hotel on the Bund and spend four magnificent days exploring one of the most exciting cities in Asia.