This itinerary is custom-designed for first-time visitors to China. We provide private, luxurious high-end customized services throughout the trip, covering the ultimate experiences of Shanghai's classic culture, modern urban life and Jiangnan water towns. All services are real bookable high-end projects to ensure you have a perfect trip to Shanghai.
Exclusive Services Throughout the Trip
• Exclusive Mercedes-Benz S-Class private car with one-on-one driver service throughout the trip
• Chinese-English bilingual private tour guide for barrier-free communication throughout the trip
• VIP access to all attractions, no queuing, avoiding crowds
• High-end private experience throughout the trip to ensure your exclusive space
Day 0: Early Check-in Day (Arrival Day)
14:00-15:00 Pudong Airport VIP Pick-up
Exclusive concierge will receive you at the airport's VIP channel, assist you to quickly complete immigration clearance, no queuing, and provide private reception throughout the process.
15:00-16:00 Transfer to Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Take the exclusive private car to Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, located in the core area of the Bund, and enjoy the urban scenery of Shanghai along the way.
16:00-17:00 Hotel Check-in
Check into the hotel's 260 sqm Presidential Suite, which features 180-degree Bund river view, equipped with independent living room, dining room, study and luxurious bathroom, providing you with the ultimate private space.

17:00-19:00 Hotel Exclusive Afternoon Tea
Enjoy customized afternoon tea at the hotel's Long Bar, taste classic English afternoon tea pastries, admire the beautiful dusk view of the Bund, and relax from the fatigue of the journey.
19:00-21:00 Dinner at Hotel Pelham's Restaurant
Enjoy classic French cuisine at Pelham's, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in the hotel, taste the chef's customized menu, and start your Shanghai food journey.

Day 1: Classic Shanghai Culture Experience Day
08:00-09:00 Customized Breakfast in Hotel
Enjoy customized breakfast in the hotel, you can choose a variety of Chinese and Western food to start an energetic day.
09:00-09:30 Transfer to Yu Garden
Take the private car to Yu Garden. We choose to depart in the morning to avoid the peak flow of people, providing you with a more comfortable touring experience.
09:30-11:30 Yu Garden VIP Private Tour
Under the guidance of the Chinese-English bilingual private tour guide, take an in-depth tour of this Jiangnan classical garden with a history of more than 400 years, learn about the garden art of private gardens in the Ming Dynasty, appreciate the exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings and stone carvings, avoid the crowded tourists, and enjoy this quiet classical space alone.
11:30-12:00 Transfer to Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
Walk to Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant near Yu Garden. We have reserved an exclusive VIP private room for you, no need to queue.
12:00-13:30 Lunch in VIP Private Room at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
Taste authentic Shanghai xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and other classic Shanghai local snacks, and quietly enjoy the traditional Shanghai food in the private room.

13:30-14:00 Transfer to Shanghai Museum
Take the private car to Shanghai Museum, which is a top comprehensive museum in China with a large number of national treasure-level cultural relics.
14:00-16:30 Shanghai Museum VIP Private Tour
Under the guidance of the professional English tour guide, take an in-depth visit to the museum's Bronze Hall, Ceramics Hall and Painting & Calligraphy Hall, appreciate national treasure-level cultural relics such as Da Ke Ding and Jin Hou Bird Zun up close, learn about China's 5000 years of history and culture. VIP access allows no queuing, providing you with an exclusive visiting experience.

16:30-17:00 Transfer to Bund Yacht Marina
Take the special car to the private yacht marina on the Bund, ready to start the night tour of Huangpu River.
17:00-20:30 Huangpu River Private Yacht Charter Night Tour
Charter the entire luxury private yacht to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Huangpu River alone. Depart at sunset, admire the dusk and night view of the Bund's International Architecture Exhibition Group. Pass through Lujiazui Financial District along the way, admire the bright lights of landmarks such as Shanghai Tower and World Financial Center. We have prepared an exclusive private dinner for you on the yacht, enjoy the ultimate romantic experience in the river breeze and beautiful scenery.

20:30-21:00 Return to Hotel
End the yacht trip, take the special car back to the hotel to rest and relax.
Day 2: Modern Urban & Jiangnan Water Town Experience Day
08:30-09:30 Breakfast in Hotel
Enjoy the hotel's rich breakfast to replenish energy for today's itinerary.
09:30-10:30 Transfer to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Take the private car to Zhujiajiao, a Jiangnan water town near Shanghai. The drive takes about 1 hour, and you can enjoy the rural scenery of Shanghai suburbs along the way.
10:30-13:00 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Private Boat Charter Tour
We have chartered an exclusive black-awning boat for you. Under the guidance of the private tour guide, boat on the river of the ancient town, admire the ancient buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides, visit ancient town attractions such as Fangsheng Bridge and Kezhi Garden, deeply experience the slow life of Jiangnan water town, avoid crowded tourists, and enjoy this quiet water town time alone.
13:00-14:30 Lunch at Alila Zhujiajiao
Enjoy lunch at the restaurant of Alila Zhujiajiao, a luxury resort hotel located in the ancient town. The restaurant provides high-end local dishes, you can taste fresh lake food and local special food.
14:30-15:30 Transfer to Shanghai Tower
Take the special car back to the urban area, head to Shanghai Tower, which is the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world.
15:30-17:30 Shanghai Tower VIP Top Floor Observation
Through the VIP channel, quickly board the 118th floor's Shanghai Top Observation Hall, which is the highest observation hall in the world. You can overlook the entire city panorama of Shanghai 360 degrees, take in the beautiful scenery of the Bund, Lujiazui and Huangpu River. The private tour guide will explain Shanghai's urban development and architectural culture to you.
17:30-18:00 Transfer to Joël Robuchon Restaurant
Take the special car to Joël Robuchon Restaurant at Bund 18, which is a top Michelin 2-star French restaurant.
18:00-21:00 Dinner at Joël Robuchon Restaurant
In this legendary French restaurant, taste the classic French cuisine created by the world's top chef Joël Robuchon. The restaurant is located at Bund 18 with excellent river view. You can enjoy the night view of the Bund while enjoying the food, which will draw a perfect end to your Shanghai trip.

21:00 Return to Hotel
End the two-day trip, return to the hotel to rest, your Shanghai luxury trip is successfully completed.
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