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2009 Total Solar Eclipse Tour in Shanghai

Trip highlights: On Wednesday--July 22nd, 2009, a total eclipse of the Sun is visible from within a narrow corridor that traverses half of Earth. The total eclipse will cover many cities, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Haining, Huangshan. Join us to witness the longest total solar eclipse in over a century. 2009 Total Solar Eclipse Tour in Shanghai
Tour price: From US$343.00      4 Days        What is included question
Destinations: Shanghai
Tour type: Private tour for a 7-seat van with tour guide and driver, available every day

Day by Day Itinierary

Day  1  Shanghai  (   )
Our English speaking tour guide will hold a welcome sign and wait for you at Shanghai airport. Pickup and transferred to the hotel, leisure on your own for the rest of the day. Recommend you to take a walk alone on Nanjing Road, the most famous shopping street in Shanghai (optional).
Nanjing RoadIf you are a fashion-seeking shoppers, this is the right place for you where all-in-one shopping malls, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views can be found. Buildings with distinctive features erect on both side of the street, huge signboards and advertisements show the city’s prosperity.

[ Optional ] The solar eclipse in China on July 22-2009: The solar eclipse that will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 will be a total eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.080 that will be visible in Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Shanghai, etc. The solar eclipse is the longest total solar eclipse that will occur in the twenty-first century.
Day  2  Shanghai  ( B,L )
Eclipse Day! At 06h30, drive for 1 hour to the Sheshan astronomical observatory. The eclipse will start around 8:00. For the total highlight of 5 minutes Solar Eclipse, a special courtyard on the mountain summit has been reserved for us, arranged by the Sheshan astronomical observatory; The inspection tour to the astronomical observatory is highly appreciated. After the astronomical shocking, visit the famous Sheshan Marian Basilica. Free time after transfering back to Shanghai. (Special note: the deadline of signing up is March 30th, 2009. Earlier booking is highly appreciated!)
Sheshan Marian BasilicaSheshan Marian Basilica is located on the top of Sheshan west hill, the level B basilica was built in 1935. It was even the most famous Catholic church in the far east in the 1940's. Even today many pilgrims visit the basilica to worship the Christian God and "Our Lady".
The solar eclipse in China on July 22-2009The solar eclipse that will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 will be a total eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.080 that will be visible in Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Shanghai, etc. The solar eclipse is the longest total solar eclipse that will occur in the twenty-first cent……

[ Optional ] The Bund: The Bund is always the first thing to hit tourists when they visit Shanghai as it is regarded as Shanghai’s magnificent landmark. It is a waterfront area of Pu Xi (Shanghai Old Town), facing the newer part of Shanghai – Pu Dong.
Day  3  Shanghai  ( B,L )
Shanghai city tour.
Yuyuan GardenThe Yuyuan Garden, also known as the “Yu Garden”, is an eminent classical Chinese garden and famed as “an architectural miracle in South China”. Inside the Yu Garden, you will be fascinated with traditional Chinese style houses, grottoes, pavilions, lotus ponds, and zigzag bridges crossing streams.
Yuyuan MarketLocated next to the Yuyuan Garden, it's a lively market that specializes in traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Souvenir hunters should not miss this hot tourist destination. Also you can try some Shanghai Xiao Long Bao, vegetarian buns, chicken soup to experience a little of the Shanghai culture.
Shanghai MuseumShanghai reputedly holds China's best collection of treasures from ancient bronzes, exquisitely carved jades and Ming and Qing dynasty antique furniture. Every visitor to Shanghai should try to pop in for at least an hour, but it's easy to spend a whole morning here.
Oriental Pearl TV TowerWith 467.9 meters in height, It is the forth tower in height in Asia and the sixth tallest in the world, opposite to the Bund. Its transparent elevator will take you to the top, which will offer a quiet good view of Shanghai. The basement houses the Shanghai Municipal History Museum.
The BundThe Bund is always the first thing to hit tourists when they visit Shanghai as it is regarded as Shanghai’s magnificent landmark. It is a waterfront area of Pu Xi (Shanghai Old Town), facing the newer part of Shanghai – Pu Dong.

[ Optional ] Sheshan Marian Basilica: Sheshan Marian Basilica is located on the top of Sheshan west hill, the level B basilica was built in 1935. It was even the most famous Catholic church in the far east in the 1940's. Even today many pilgrims visit the basilica to worship the Christian God and "Our Lady".
Day  4  Shanghai  ( B )
Continue our city tour in the morning. Later today you will be transferred to the airport for flight to sweet home.
The French ConcessionA residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, it is a very nice European place in Shanghai with lots of French and German cafes, tree-lined avenues, up-market stores as well as historical buildings.
Jade Buddha TempleIt's a peaceful refuge from the bustle Shanghai, quite venerable, known for the two white jade Buddha statues imported from Burma. Its classic layout and architectural style of Song Dynasty makes the temple inimitable with neat and strict composition, ingenious structure and grand exterior.

[ Optional ] Yuyuan Garden: The Yuyuan Garden, also known as the “Yu Garden”, is an eminent classical Chinese garden and famed as “an architectural miracle in South China”. Inside the Yu Garden, you will be fascinated with traditional Chinese style houses, grottoes, pavilions, lotus ponds, and zigzag bridges crossing streams.