Meet your guide at the Yuyuan Garden East Gate and begin your tour. Skip the lines and enter the garden, a classical Jiangnan garden built in the Ming Dynasty. Explore its hidden corners, delicate rock formations (like the famous Jade Exquisite), and listen to stories about its history and design. Avoid the crowds and take exclusive photos for stunning shots.

Next, walk to the Bund, a 1.5-kilometer stretch of 52 historic Western-style buildings. Your guide will share the stories behind each landmark, from the Peace Hotel to the Custom House, and show you hidden photo spots (like the Bund Source and Zhapu Road Bridge) that most tourists miss.

Finish with a view of Lujiazui, Shanghai’s modern financial centre, where you’ll see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jinmao Tower. Learn how this area transformed from farmland to a global skyline in just 30 years.