Group Tour
Brief Schedule (Pending):
Aug. 18th: Depart from Royalton Hotel at 19:00 to the Bund, and will be back to the hotel at 21:00.
Aug. 20th: Depart from Royalton Hotel at 19:00 to cruise Huangpu River, and will be back to the hotel at 21:30.
Aug. 21st: Depart from Royalton Hotel at 7:00 to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower or Shanghai World Financial Center and the Old City God's Temple, and will be back to the hotel after having supper at Shanghai Classical Hotel.
Introductions of the scenic spots
The Bund
The Bund with a length of 1.5 kilometers is located in the Huangpu District which is downtown Shanghai. On the east of this area, you won't miss the mother river of Shanghai----Huangpu River; and on the west of it, you will see the 1930s resplendence of Shanghai proved by a row of buildings of variegated western architectures titled as ‘the museum of international architecture', in detail, 52 buildings in different styles: Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Chinese and Western combined. Therefore, the Bund is an influential attraction, a landmark and one of most famous destinations worth traveling in Shanghai.
Huangpu River Cruise
The Huangpu River (Huangpu Jiang) is the city's shipping artery both to the East China Sea and to the mouth of the Yangzi River, which the Huangpu joins 29km (18 miles) north of downtown Shanghai. It has also become a demarcating line between two Shanghais, east and west, past and future. On its western shore, the colonial landmarks of the Bund serve as a reminder of Shanghai's 19th-century struggle to reclaim a waterfront from the bogs of this river; on the eastern shore, the steel and glass skyscrapers of the Pudong New Area point to a burgeoning financial empire of the future. The Huangpu's wharves are the most fascinating in China. The port handles the cargo coming out of the interior from Nanjing, Wuhan, and other Yangzi River ports, including Chongqing, 2,415km (1,500 miles) deep into Sichuan Province. A ship ride on the Huangpu River is highly recommended: Not only does it provide unrivalled postcard views of Shanghai past and future, but it'll also afford you a closer look at this dynamic waterway that makes Shanghai flow.
Zhujiajiao ancient town
Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers, the little fan-shaped town glimmers amongst the landscape of lakes and mountains.
Endowed with another elegant name, 'Pearl Stream', the little town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers are shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the hustle and bustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquility.
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is located in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Shanghai. The tower, surrounded by the Yangpu Bridge in the northeast and the Nanpu Bridge in the southwest, creates a picture of 'twin dragons playing with pearls'. The entire scene is a photographic jewel that excites the imagination and attracts thousands of visitors year-round. This 468 meters high (1,536 feet) tower is the world's fourth highest TV and radio. However, even more alluring than its height is the tower's unique architectural design that makes the Oriental Pearl TV Tower one of the most attractive places anywhere. The base of the tower is supported by three seven-meter wide slanting stanchions. Surrounding the eleven steel spheres that are 'strung' vertically through the center of the tower are three nine-meter wide columns. There are three large spheres including the top sphere, known as the space module. Then there are five smaller spheres and three decorative spheres on the tower base. The entire structure rests on rich green grassland and gives the appearance of pearls shining on a jade plate.
The Old City God's Temple
The Old City God's Temple (Laochenghuangmiao) is a major yet relatively inactive, Taoist temple in Shanghai. It is located in the area south of Yan'an Road on the Fangbang Zhong Road. During the Ming Dynasty, Zhangshouyue, the head of Shanghai County, dedicated a temple to the local city god. Since then, the City God's Temple has been destroyed several times and the current temple was built in 1926. During the the war of resistance against Japanese invasion during World War II, local merchants built a new City God's Temple in the Foreign Concession (between Lianyun Road and West Jinling Road). That area is now a high-rise residence building. The "former" temple is known as the Old City God's Temple. The Old City God's Temple and the enclose Yuyuan are not only famous tourist sites but also popular shopping attractions. There are boutiques, shops selling local specialties, as well as large jewelry stores, department stores and fabulous local snack restaurants to be found here.
Shanghai World Financial Center
Shanghai World Financial Center is a super high skyscraper in the city as well as the highest in the mainland China with a height of 492 meters. It is a multifunctional office-based building combining offices, commerce, business, conferences, hotels, exhibitions and sightseeing. Embodies the concept of Vertical Garden City and incorporates the building company's vast know-how and experience, the project offers office space with cutting-edge specifications and all the expected functions of a world-class international financial center. The center is also a hub of culture and information, boasting sophisticated retail space, elegant conference facilities, most advanced security, and superior urban facilities within world's highest observatories, and a five-star luxury hotel- Park Hyatt Shanghai. Restaurants and cafes are set for various business needs, offering diverse kinds of dishes; the forum is Shanghai’s most sought-after event venue for a wide range of top-tier events; the media center is a gateway linking Shanghai and the rest of the world; and the observatories are giant windows in the sky, providing a commanding view of the city and its future
The 4th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (ICBEB2015)
August 18th - 20th, 2015, Shanghai, China
