Shanghai Classic Tour with Shanghai International Cruise Terminal Transfer
Discover the modern city of Shanghai on this full-day trip, immersing you in China's vibrant urban life. Begin with a pick-up at the cruise terminal gate, then tour top sights like the Shanghai Tower, Yuyuan Garden, and the Bund river walkway. Enjoy the ease of being picked up and dropped off at the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal included in this tour.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
What to Expect
- Effortless Transfer: Enjoy seamless transportation to and from your cruise terminal, ensuring a stress-free experience during your short visit.
- City Must-Sees: Marvel at the city's gems like the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, and People's Square.
- Cultural Experience: The itinerary is carefully planned to let you explore the history and culture of Shanghai.
Tour Itinerary
To ensure a smooth pickup and transfers, please confirm with your travel advisor the exact time and terminal that your cruise will stop at. This tour included the pick-up and transfer from Shanghai International Cruise Terminal is located on Dongdaming Road, which is relatively close to the city center.
Meet your driver and tour guide at the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, and then take the private vehicle to Yuyuan Garden. Along the way, the tour guide will introduce you to the local customs and traditions of Shanghai and the itinerary arrangements for the day.
A classic Jiangnan-style garden with a history of more than 400 years. The pavilions, terraces, towers, rockeries, and ponds in the garden are arranged in a scattered and orderly manner. You can stroll around, admire the exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings, and feel the charm of ancient garden art.
At the same time, you can visit the Yuyuan Shopping Mall around Yuyuan Garden. There are various traditional handicraft shops and food stalls.
Lunch arranged at Yuyuan Garden and taste authentic Shanghai-style cuisine, such as braised pork with rich sauce, stir-fried shrimps, and stir-fried eel paste with scallions. This will give your taste buds a full taste of Shanghai's culinary culture.
Take a look at the historic buildings on the Bund. Built in a variety of styles, including Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque, these buildings bear witness to Shanghai's history since it opened as a trading port. You can take pictures here and experience the city's historical charm.
Starting from the Bund and crossing the Huangpu River, you will see that, among the numerous skyscrapers in Lujiazui, the remarkable 632-metre-high Shanghai Tower stands out. It only takes 55 seconds to go from the second underground floor to the 119th-floor observation deck to enjoy a 360-degree view of the entire metropolitan area of Shanghai.
After the visit, return to the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal or head to your designated hotel in Shanghai.
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers from/to Shanghai International Cruise Terminal.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Cancellation received 3 or more days before departure: Full refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
- Cancellation received 2 days before departure: 50% refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
- Cancellation received 1 to 0 days before departure: No refund will be issued.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the tour price. Additionally, we are unable to provide refunds for any unused services once the trip has commenced, whether due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed tour days.
Important Info
- Meeting Point: Ensure to keep in touch with your guide and travel consultant to confirm the exact meeting location in advance to avoid missing each other.
- Prepare your Documents: Make sure to have all necessary travel documents, including passports, visas, and tour confirmations.
- Currency and Payments: Have some local currency (Chinese Yuan) on hand for small purchases. Credit cards are accepted in most places, but it's good to have cash.
- About Port Visa: Shanghai has implemented a visa policy for foreign tourist groups arriving via cruise ships. Foreign tourist groups, comprising two or more individuals and organized by domestic travel agencies, are granted visa-free entry as a collective entity at Shanghai's cruise port. The group must proceed to the next port with the same cruise ship and is allowed to stay in China for up to 15 days, limited to activities in coastal provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and Beijing.
- 240-Hour Visa Free Transit: Passengers can apply for visa-free transit at the border inspection office at the eligible cruise port. They need to show their valid passport and onward cruise ticket to a third destination.
- The price of this tour will rise during the China National Day holiday (September 30th to October 7th) and the Chinese New Year holiday.