Shanghai Highlights City Tour : Yuyuan Garden, Bund & Tianzifang

4.5 (4 reviews) Shanghai, China
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of Shanghai on this small-group tour limited to 15 guests. Begin in the historic Old Town with Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden surrounded by lively bazaars. Walk along the Bund waterfront, where colonial-era buildings face the modern Pudong skyline. Explore the Shanghai History Museum to learn about the city’s transformation into a global metropolis. After a local Chinese lunch, wander the artistic lanes of Tianzifang, filled with galleries, boutiques, and cafés. With a small group size and comfortable transportation, enjoy a relaxed, personalized experience of Shanghai’s culture, history, and modern charm.

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Chinese lunch served at a local restaurant
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transfers between attractions by air-conditioned coach
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
  • Global Financial Center top floor admission ticket (approx. CNY180 per person)

What to expect

  1. Downtown
    Pass by
    Heart of Shanghai, close to popular attractions, restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.
  2. Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the Chenghuangmiao surrounding Yuyuan Garden. Bustling streets feature traditional architecture, souvenir shops, tea houses, and local snacks, offering a lively glimpse into Shanghai’s historic culture.
  3. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Step into Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden built during the Ming Dynasty. Admire elegant pavilions, koi ponds, rockeries, and zigzag bridges, showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese landscaping.
  4. The Bund
    45m
    The Bund is Shanghai’s most famous waterfront promenade, showcasing a row of grand European-style buildings from the early 20th century. Across the Huangpu River, see the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong. It’s an ideal spot for photographs and to appreciate Shanghai’s unique blend of history and modernity.
  5. Shanghai History Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Located near People’s Square, the Shanghai History Museum presents the city’s transformation from a small fishing village to a global metropolis. Exhibits include life-size street scenes, vintage trams, historic artifacts, and photographs that vividly illustrate Shanghai’s culture, trade history, and everyday life across centuries.
  6. Tianzifang
    1h
    Explore Tianzifang, a maze of narrow lanes converted from traditional Shikumen houses. Today, it’s a hub for art studios, boutiques, galleries, and cafés. Wander the alleys, shop for unique souvenirs, and enjoy the creative, bohemian vibe that blends Shanghai’s past and present.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance. Please wait in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • Hotel information should be provided 24 hours before departure

Cancellation policy

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

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