The Modernist

Shanghai · Shenzhen · 7 days · from $3280 USD

Design · Food

Stroll the colonial Bund waterfront as the Pudong skyline lights up across the river.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai — Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel, then a first evening stroll on the Bund.
  • Day 2: The Bund & Colonial Architecture — Walk the historic waterfront and trace the 1920s buildings of the Bund with an architectural guide.
  • Day 3: Lujiazui & Contemporary Galleries — Skyline views from the tower, then contemporary galleries in the Pudong art district.
  • Day 4: Tianzifang & the French Concession — Lose yourself in the narrow lanes of Tianzifang, then a private kitchen dinner in the Concession.
  • Day 5: High-speed Rail to Shenzhen — A fast train south to the design capital, settling in for the evening.
  • Day 6: Shenzhen Design & OCT-LOFT — Explore the creative quarter of OCT-LOFT and the city’s leading design shops and studios.
  • Day 7: Departure — Private transfer to Shenzhen airport for your onward journey.

What's included

  • Signature hotels
  • Private chauffeur & transfers
  • Curated experiences
  • Local bilingual guide
  • Travel insurance