Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Shanghai on a private tour. Explore historical landmarks, enjoy a river cruise, and experience the local lifestyle in the Old City. Don’t miss the chance to admire classical Chinese architecture at Yu Garden and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Travel like a local using public transportation. Book now!
Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Shanghai on a private tour. Explore historical landmarks, enjoy a river cruise, and experience the local lifestyle in the Old City. Don’t miss the chance to admire classical Chinese architecture at Yu Garden and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Travel like a local using public transportation. Book now!
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People’s Square (Renmin Guang Chang) - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to People’s Square by public transportation and start the highlight tour.
Shanghai People’s Square is located at the very center of Shanghai and is the demarcation point of East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road. It is a…
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People’s Square (Renmin Guang Chang) - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to People’s Square by public transportation and start the highlight tour.
Shanghai People’s Square is located at the very center of Shanghai and is the demarcation point of East Nanjing Road and West Nanjing Road. It is a flourishing place for people to look around.
Before 1949, the area of Shanghai People’s Square and the People’s Park was used as a famous horse racetrack which was built in 1861, honored as the ‘No.1 Racetrack in Far East’. Visitors still can find the ruins for the former main building standing at the northeast part of the People’s Square.
We will see many scenic spots around people’s square, such as the new Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theater, Shanghai History Museum the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Later, we will visit Shanghai Museum. -
Shanghai Grand Theater - We will admire the facade of Shanghai Grand Theater.
Shanghai Grand Theater is uniquely designed and beautifully shaped. It combines western and Chinese architectural styles perfectly. The white arched vault sets off glass curtain walls like a crystal palace.
Then, we will visit Madame Tussauds Shanghai. You can closely contact with their favorite celebrities at the Madame Tussauds Shanghai.
- Madame Tussauds Shanghai - Madame Tussauds Shanghai, which opened to the public in 2006, is the sixth in the world. It is situated on the tenth floor of New World Building, West Nanjing Road. It is the place where common people can closely contact with their favorite celebrities. Aside from taking your picture onstage with Michael Jackson, and also the special experience area is a favorable chance to get involved into waxen making for visitors that it is rather exciting and pleasurable to make a specific fingerprint of one’s own.
Then, we will walk around Yuyuan Old Street, experiencing the original Shanghai atmosphere and visiting a classical garden and Temple of the Town God.
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Yuyuan Old Street - Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler’s store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.
Then, we visit the largest of Shanghai’s ancient gardens - Yu Garden. -
Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Later, you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577.
Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style. -
Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao) - The Old Town God Temple of Shanghai, with far-reaching history, attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world to visit. As well as praying, visitors to the Old City God Temple can watch some folk performances, can take part in cockfighting, special calligraphy and some other acrobatic performances. The Old City God Temple is most famous for its local snacks, and as such is a real kingdom of delicious food with many different kinds of restaurants spread along the streets.
At noon, we will have local speciality for lunch, with vegetarian options available.
After lunch, we will wander in the Bund and take a cruise to enjoy the scenery along the Huangpu River.
- Huangpu River - The Huangpu River divides two iconic but different Shanghai sights: high modern buildings in the Pudong area and 26 various buildings of different architectural styles on the west side. We will take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river including the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower.
- The Bund - The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel(Heping Fandian), Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. We will see the Bund City Sculptures, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Huangpu Park and Waibaidu Bridge. We also can appreciate skyscrapers across the Huangpu River.
Then, we will transfer to Pudong New Area, walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge and visit the Shanghai Tower.
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Pudong New Area - As a new and bustling district, Pudong offers visitors some of the most modern attractions, businesses, skyscrapers and shopping malls, all featuring the latest in entertainment, technology and fashion.
We will walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge which is good place to photograph skyscrapers. -
Shanghai Tower - The new landmark of Shanghai, the tallest building in Shanghai with a total height of 632 meters. The 118th floor of the tower has a indoor observation deck which is the world’s highest indoor observation deck and called the ‘Top of Shanghai Observatory’. Tourists are recommended to visit the exhibition hall on floor B1 first, and then take the express elevator to the 118th floor directly within only 55 seconds, its speed can reach 18 meters per second. Here, you have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai. You will have time to stop and admire the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River on the 119th floor.
Afterwards, we will transfer back to your hotel by public transportation. Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Entrance fees included
- Public transportation
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Entrance fees included
- Public transportation
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Shanghai embodies a fusion of historical richness and contemporary chic as a global city. This guided tour offers a unique chance to uncover Shanghai’s must-visit spots. Accompanied by a personal guide, traverse the People’s Square and witness a range of important structures; engage up close with celebrity figures at the Madame Tussauds Shanghai;…
Shanghai embodies a fusion of historical richness and contemporary chic as a global city. This guided tour offers a unique chance to uncover Shanghai’s must-visit spots. Accompanied by a personal guide, traverse the People’s Square and witness a range of important structures; engage up close with celebrity figures at the Madame Tussauds Shanghai; meander around Shanghai Old City, explore Yu Garden, and the Shanghai Temple of the Town God; stroll across the Bund and embark on a boat ride to take in the sights along the Huangpu River. Moreover, gain a fresh perspective by admiring Shanghai’s panoramic skyline from the Shanghai Tower.
- Mingle with the locals and gain a sense of the everyday lifestyle in Shanghai Old City
- Appreciate traditional Chinese architecture, intricate sculptures, and carvings at Yu Garden
- A meal is provided, offering a selection of vegetarian dishes and local favorites
- Get around Shanghai authentically via public transportation options such as the bus, metro, or taxi
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.