Shanghai Private Day Tour: Old and New City Highlights Discovery

Shanghai, China
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Within 8 hours tour, follow your local guide to discover the city at the most .When in Shanghai ,do as the Shanghaineses do.

First, take a leisure walk along the bustling Bund, and listen to the explanation of different buildings . savor the most famous local snack, then join the local crowds to take the ferry across the river.

Then climb the highest Shanghai Tower and have a bird's eye view of the city . In the afternoon, move back to the Old city and visit the oldest garden in Town.

The tour will ends at Xintiandi in the Former French Concession where you can order a relaxing afternoon tea or enjoy some souvenir shopping on your own.

What's included

  • Professional guide service
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Tickets of spots listed in the schedule
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense

What to expect

  1. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    1h
    Your local guide will lead you to trace the clues starting from the Bund, where foreigners first landed in Shanghai hundreds of years ago. Each building tells a story of its golden age, and you will find out the special features hidden in the buildings that highlight their age.

    Afterwards,wander through alleyways to get a glimpse of the locals' lives, living in small homes due to the great pressure caused by the urban housing stress,but at the same time, people are so close to each other after so many years' accompany , listen to the guide's sharing and you will find why Shanghai is called the " Melting pot " in China.
  2. 30m
    Sit down in a Michelin-starred Dim-sum restaurant for a break and enjoy some delicious Shanghai snacks (such as bottom fried bun, the beef curry noodle soup, or the Shrimp Won Ton soup. Price included). You will also have a chance to experience the most popular way to order takeout in China, or sit down to taste a cup of bubble milk tea or coffee.
  3. Shanghai Tower
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Try to fit on the public ferry among the crowds to cross the Huangpu River and slowly travel from old Shanghai to Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, which updates the latest chapter of Shanghai’s story, imagine everything was put up in the latest 20 years, that's the Shanghai Speed .
    Then ascend the highest building in Shanghai — Shanghai Tower. You can enjoy seeing the Shanghai World Financial Center (bottle opener) below you and get a bird's-eye view of the whole city on a sunny day. If you prefer to go to other high building, feel free to tell your guide.
  4. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Yuyuan Garden is located in the center of old Shanghai Town. It was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The complex covers an area of 2 hectares, with rockeries, pavilions, ponds and corridors. Yuyuan Garden is surrounding by a busy market place, where visitors can find everything from popular local snacks, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs to some famous time-honored restaurants.
  5. Xintiandi
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Xintiandi is nestled between the towering skyscrapers in city center. It is one of the busiest urban tourist attractions and imbued with the city's historical and cultural legacies. Shanghai Xintiandi's Shikumen building was created by converting traditional residential blocks into a multi-functional dining, retailing and entertainment center flowing with restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars of international standard.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will be picked up at your centrally located hotel in Shanghai city.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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