Art of Shanghai Tour (half day sightseeing)

Private Sightseeing

Discover the uniquely spectacular art and architecture of Shanghai during this half-day tour of the Jade Buddha Temple and the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Research Institute.

Depart the pier for the drive to the Jade Buddha Temple, one of the most renowned Buddhist temples in the entire South of China. Built in 1882 to house two jade Buddha statues brought back from Burma by the monk Huigen, the temple was rebuilt in 1918, and is easily identified by its bright saffron walls. During your inside visit, you will view the 6-foot-tall white jade Buddha that is seated, and encrusted with jewels. Although they are not all on display, artifacts abound here, and some 7,000 Buddhist sutra line the walls.

Next, you will proceed for a visit to the Arts and Crafts Research Institute, located in a lovely former French bourgeois villa situated in what was once the French concession area. Established in 1956, the Institute is the first center in Shanghai to focus on the comprehensive study of traditional Chinese folk arts and crafts. When first opened, the Institute had only twelve veteran craftsmen. Today, five decades later, it is staffed with over 160 skilled artisans. The Institute is active in the comprehensive research of woolen needlepoint work, silk embroidery, knitting, boxwood and lacquer-ware carving, jade and ivory carving, fancy lantern making, and many other art forms.
Following your tour, you will rejoin your car or minibus for the return drive to the pier and ship.

Approximate duration : 4 hours

Included services:
* Transportation in a private vehicle (depending on the number of persons of your party)
* toll and parking fees if applicable
* English speaking guide 
* taxes
* cold towel and mineral water in your car, minibus or car or minibus

Not included
* personal expenses
* gratuities

Parties or groups with more than 20 persons : Please use the contact form to request a specific quotation for your group.