Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Yu Garden & Bund

5.0 (3 reviews) Shanghai, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Make the most of your layover with a private, no-shopping Shanghai tour covering the city’s essential highlights. Visit the classical Yu Garden, explore the lively Nanjing Road, admire the historic Bund and Shanghai skyline, and enjoy panoramic views from the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower. With a private vehicle, guide, and round-trip airport transfers included, you can explore Shanghai comfortably with no shopping stops and return to Pudong Airport for your onward flight.

What's included

  • Entrance fee listed in the itinerary
  • China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
  • Round-trip airport transfers to and from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • English Speaking tour guide
  • Shanghai Tower 118th-floor observation deck ticket
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Own expense
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Pudong International Airport
    1h 30m
    Your driver and guide will meet you at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and start your tour. It takes approximately 1 hour by private vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yu Garden.
  2. Yu Garden
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    First, head to Yu Garden (closed on Mondays). Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Yu Garden is a private classical garden featuring traditional elements such as rockeries, Taihu stones, brick carvings, and wooden structures. Stroll through the garden to see the distinctive layout and traditional landscaping techniques of a Jiangnan garden.
  3. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
    1h
    Next, visit Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, one of Shanghai’s major commercial areas. Along the street, you will see large shopping malls, brand stores, and historic buildings, offering a glimpse into Shanghai’s mix of traditional streetscapes and modern commerce.
  4. The Bund
    1h
    Then, continue to the Bund, an open waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River. The riverside is lined with dozens of historic European-style buildings, forming the famous Bund architectural heritage. From the waterfront, you can look directly across the river to the skyscrapers of Lujiazui, making it a great spot for photographing Shanghai’s iconic skyline.
  5. Shanghai Tower
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, head to Shanghai Tower and visit the observation deck on the 118th floor. Standing 632 meters tall, Shanghai Tower is one of China’s most prominent supertall buildings. From the 118th floor, you can enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of Shanghai through the circular glass walls, with landmarks such as the Huangpu River, the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Jin Mao Tower all visible below.
  6. Pudong International Airport
    2h
    After the tour, your private vehicle will take you back to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your onward flight.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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