Shanghai Day City Tour with Yu Garden and Hot Pot Buffet Lunch

Shanghai, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

Explore Shanghai’s most iconic attractions including Yu Garden, the Former French Concession, the Bund, and Huangpu River. This full-day city tour offers a balanced combination of traditional culture, historic neighborhoods, local lifestyle, and modern city views, allowing travelers to discover both the classic and contemporary sides of Shanghai with a professional local guide.

Enjoy a deeper understanding of Shanghai’s history through stories behind ancient gardens, colonial architecture, and vibrant local communities, while tasting authentic local cuisine during a hot pot buffet lunch. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, and travelers who want a convenient and immersive way to experience Shanghai’s highlights in one day.

Options

Huangpu River cruise included

Huangpu River cruise

Basic package

What's included

  • Shanghai City God Temple (Monday)
  • Yu Garden (Tuesday to Sunday)
  • Transportation from the City God Temple to the Former French Concession, and from the Former French Concession to Nanjing Road
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Enjoy an all-you-can-eat individual hot pot lunch
  • Huangpu River Cruise (Optional Add-on, Ticket Not Included)

What to expect

  1. Yu Garden
    1h 5m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Yu Garden and admire its traditional Jiangnan-style landscape, featuring pavilions, covered corridors, rockeries, ponds, and elegant courtyards.
  2. Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
    1h
    Visit Shanghai Old Street and the City God Temple commercial area. Stroll through the City God Temple tourist area and the free public areas of Shanghai’s Old City. Admire traditional buildings with upturned eaves, historic lanes, local snacks, and lively shops.
  3. 1h
    Have a lunch--hotpot buffet. The fee is included.
  4. Former French Concession
    1h
    Explore Shanghai’s Former French Concession. Admire the exterior of the historic Wukang Building and stroll along Wukang Road.
  5. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
    1h 5m
    Stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and experience its vibrant mix of time-honored brands, traditional department stores, and modern businesses. Learn how Shanghai developed from a modern trading port into an international metropolis.
  6. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    1h
    Stroll along the Bund and admire the historic buildings on the western bank of the Huangpu River. Enjoy views of the Lujiazui skyscrapers across the river, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center. These three iconic landmarks are important symbols of the Pudong skyline and form one of Shanghai’s most recognizable panoramic views.
  7. Huangpu River
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Optional Huangpu River Cruise experience. Travelers who wish to join the cruise can purchase the ticket separately on the tour day. The cruise lasts approximately 45 minutes, and waiting time may vary depending on departure schedules.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can take Metro Line 10 or Line 14 to Yuyuan Garden Station. Leave the station through Exit 3 and walk to the meeting point.

End point

Additional information

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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