3-Day Essence of Shanghai Tour

Shanghai is an intoxicating blend of ancient culture and an ultra-modern megacity. You will never be the same once you experience both parts of this mix.

Highlights

• Wander the exquisite pavilions/halls/rockeries/ponds, and cloisters of the classic Yuyuan Garden.
• Enjoy a nice panoramic view from the Shanghai World Financial Center.
• See the coexistence of classical and modernist style architectures along the Bund

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Shanghai Arrival

• None

When you arrive, our tour guide will greet you in the airport arrival hall, holding a sign with your name on it. Then, transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.

Once you have settled in, you can rest or explore the downtown area at your leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2 Shanghai Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, Tianzifang

• Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, visit the first place Yuyuan Garden, a private garden showcasing the architecture and design of classical Chinese gardens.

Next, visit Tianzifang to see traditional Shikumen architecture, narrow alleys, art studios, boutiques, and bustling cafés.

After lunch, move on to the Shanghai Tower and take the super-high-speed elevator to the top. In just 55 seconds, you will reach the observation hall on the 118th floor, which is 546 metres high.

Tourists to Shanghai must visit the Bund, which has become a symbol of the city. Its classical and modernist structures coexist there.

Note: Yuyuan Garden will be closed every Monday (except for Chinese public holidays). Your travel advisor will arrange another site for a visit during this period.

What's Included

• Entrance fees to attractions listed above
• Private tour guide and driver throughout the tour
• Authentic local meals as listed in the itinerary
• Centrally located hotels with breakfast
• Service charges & government 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.

Good to Know

• This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
• You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
• Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby on the tour date at the appointed time.
• The meal (if included) is in a Chinese restaurant, and your guide will help you order the dishes according to your taste.
• There is absolutely no forced shopping.

Our Guides and Vehicles

Excellent Local Guides

All of our tour guides are certified and experienced. They are local experts with detailed knowledge about attractions, history, culture, and more. They know the best places to visit and can give you advice on restaurants that serve great local food, the best places to shop, or theaters for the best shows in town.

Private Car and Driver

We use modern air-conditioned luxury cars for families or 2-3 persons and small buses for small groups of 4-7 persons.

We ensure that all of our vehicles are well-maintained (not over 4 years) and always very clean. Our drivers are very nice and careful, with over 5 years of driving experience.