Private Tour: Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

Shanghai, China
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Got only half a day to explore Shanghai? Discover the 'must-see' sights such as Jade Buddha Temple, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery and Shanghai Museum on the morning tour or The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, a silk mill and Shanghai's entertainment district on the afternoon tour. A guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai is a must for anyone visiting China's most modern city.

What's included

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center
  • Admission tickets
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
    1h 30m
    This is the morning tour highlight. Shanghai Museum is a highlight of the tour. The museum design is in keeping with Feng Shui principles. It houses a great permanent collection and hosts various exhibitions with over 120,000 pieces that showcase the 5000 years of China's history. We recommend you rent an audio phone (USD 5) to make the most of your 1.5 hours' visit.
  2. People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
    15m
    This is the morning tour highlight. People Square, in the heart of the city is a vast green area surrounded by great buildings on all sides. Here you have the opportunity to feed the doves to pray for the world peace.
  3. Jade Buddha Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This is the morning tour highlight. Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1875-1909), Jade Buddh Temple contains a priceless collection of jade statues from Burma. The temple is constructed in the magnificent architectural style of the Song Dynasty. Currently the temple houses the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.
  4. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    30m
    This is the afternoon tour highlight. The Bund is known as Shanghai's waterfront. It is the most famous landmark and a symbol of old and new Shanghai. Four kilometers long, it has long been one of the most important areas of Shanghai. In the 1930s, the Bund was host to the city's financial and commercial centers.
  5. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This is the afternoon tour highlight. Yuyuan garden includes many halls, springs and other buildings of interest. The visit brings you back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644).
  6. Yuyuan Old Street
    30m
    This is the afternoon tour highlight. It is a big bazaar in city center surrounding Yuyuan Garden, which was built 500 years ago. All the buildings are in Ming Dynasty architecture.
  7. Former French Concession
    This the afternoon tour highlight. The former French Concession is characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets wander through Shanghai's hottest new entertainment district.
  8. Xintiandi
    30m
    This is the afternoon tour highlight. Xin Tian Di is located in the central area of old French Court. The brick buildings on these two-square blocks have been preserved and transformed into trendy clubs, restaurants and boutiques.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: Tour departs from Shanghai city location hotels
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Shanghai Museum is closed on every Monday. You will visit M50 Art Zone instead if your tour is on Monday.
  • Yuyuan Garden is closed on every Monday. You will visit City God Temple and Yuyuan Bazaar instead, if your tour is on Monday.

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