Cultural & Theme Tours in Shanghai

Shanghai Private Layover Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town the Bund and Xintiandi (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Experience several of Shanghai’s top attractions on this private layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, see Zhujiajiao Water Town with a history of 1,700 years and taste Shanghai local delicacies. In the afternoon, stroll around Former French Concession area and appreciate various western-style architecture at Sinan Mansion and the Sikumen style old houses at Xintiandi. With knowledgeable guide leading the way, learn the history of China’s international metropolis and explore its lifestyle. 1. Explore the best preserved water towns - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 2. Take a cruise to admire the old-time buildings and courtyards along waterfronts 3. Learn about the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in the 1920s 4. Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available 5. Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off

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Wuzhen Water Village Tour From Shanghai With English Driver Guide (opens in a new tab)

6 h – 7 h

In this tour you will visit  Wuzhen Water Town, one of the top six ancient towns in the southern region of the Yangtze River,  Local houses made of black bricks and gray tiles end white walls, Stone bridges over small canals making it appear like a Chinese ink wash drawing.

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Shanghai: Hidden Lanes, Local Life & Chinese Tea Experience (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Most Shanghai tours take you to the Bund or Yu Garden. This one takes you down a street where locals actually live. Discover a quieter, more personal side of Shanghai on a small-group walking tour through the historic Xinhua Road neighborhood. This experience concludes at a local tea house, where you will be introduced to the history of Chinese tea and the six major tea families (green, white, yellow, oolong, red, and dark tea). Discover the tools used for brewing, learn how to prepare tea in a local way, and practice pouring and tasting tea with guidance from your host. Combining urban history, architecture, community culture, and hands-on tea preparation, this experience offers a relaxed and engaging way to discover Shanghai beyond the usual tourist trail.

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Private Tour of Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Yu Garden and Fuxing Park (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

This tour provides a great opportunity to explore must-see attractions and local communities. With a private guide, we will learn about culture and history of Shanghai, admire the city’s skyscrapers and experience the original Shanghai atmosphere. The itinerary includes Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence, Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Yuyuan Old Street, Yu Garden, South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market, Nanjing Road and the Bund. 1. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle in Fuxing Park 2. Admire classical Chinese architecture, exquisite sculptures and carvings at Yu Garden 3. Wander in the Bund to see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscrapers 4. Enjoy a traditional Chinese dim sum - Xiaolongbao for lunch 5. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

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5-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Shanghai and Suzhou (opens in a new tab)

5 days

Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai and Suzhou with this 5 day private tour from Shanghai. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Shanghai hotel/airport/train station.

Seat in coach Shanghai's attraction and Tea Tasting Experience (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Wander around Yu Garden, travel through time and space, and come across the poetry of classical gardens in the regions south of the Yangtze River as well as the modern charm of Shanghai, the Magic City. On the century-old Nanjing Road, enjoy immersive shopping and have new experiences in time-honored brands, unlocking the commercial legend of Shanghai, the Magic City. Encounter a new experience full of Zen charm in the thousand-year-old ancient temple - copy Buddhist scriptures quietly, enjoy vegetarian meals, tea and Zen, and engage in cultural and creative handicrafts, and experience spiritual healing in the heart of the city. Immerse yourself in the thousand-year-old charm of tea, encounter the oriental aesthetics, and meet the poetic and slow-paced life of modern people in light, shadow and Zen. Rhapsody in the Art Warehouse. In the mottled factory buildings of M50, encounter avant-garde art exhibitions, trendy toy sculptures and on-site improvised graffiti.

3-Day Shanghai Private Guided Tour with Lunch (opens in a new tab)

3 days

Visit highlights of Shanghai including the Huangpu river cruise, The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center and Zhujiajiao water town with this 3 day private tour from Shanghai. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Shanghai hotel/airport/train station.

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Shanghai Private TCM Experience: Museum, Herbs & Treatment (opens in a new tab)

3 h 30 min

• Visit the Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine with an English-speaking local host • Explore Baicao Garden and learn how selected medicinal plants are used in Chinese tradition • Meet a licensed TCM practitioner for a pulse consultation • Receive one treatment per booked guest, selected with the practitioner according to suitability • Available treatments may include acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, or gua sha • Enjoy a private experience for 1–4 guests with English-language support throughout • Museum admission, the practitioner consultation, and one treatment per booked guest are included • Herbal medicines and herbal products are optional, not included, and paid directly to the clinic

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Shanghai Crouching Tiger Bamboo Forest and White Tea Trip (opens in a new tab)

11 h – 12 h

Escape citylife on a relaxing private day trip from Shanghai to Anji’s Sanbushi Valley near Tianmu Mountain. Enjoy hotel pickup and travel by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Walk along clear mountain streams surrounded by bamboo forests, wildflowers, and peaceful pools. Wade in the shallow water or stay on the shaded path. After a relaxed lunch in the valley, return comfortably to your Shanghai hotel. This easy, family-friendly experience involves no climbing or jumping.

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5-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Shanghai: Kunming, Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang (opens in a new tab)

5 days

On this Yunnan Discovery Cultural Trip, you will experience the historical cities of Kunming, Dali, Shaxi Ancient Town and Lijiang from Shanghai by plane. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off famous attractions, such as Stone Forest, Guihu Park, Flower and Birds Market, Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake,Shaxi Ancient Village, Mu Palace, Lijiang Old Town, Baisha Village. In addition, explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy amazing open-air Impression Lijiang Impression Show which performances by non-professional peasant actors who are from local villages. Tour including plane/train tickets, entrance fee, lunch, show tickets, cable car round trip, English speaking tour guide and travel by air-air-conditoned private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Lijiang or return Shanghai. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

Shanghai Layover Tour: Must-See City Highlights from the Airport (opens in a new tab)

6 h – 8 h

Make the most of your Shanghai airport layover with our exclusive visa-free private tour—no visa hassle required for eligible travelers from 55 countries under China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy! Instead of wasting time in the airport lounge, explore Shanghai’s iconic highlights in comfort and style, with a fully customized itinerary tailored to your exact flight schedule. Our warm professional driver will greet you at Pudong/Hongqiao Airport with a personalized sign, and your dedicated English-speaking guide will lead you on a seamless adventure, covering must-see spots like The Bund, Old Town, Ming Dynasty Garden, and more—all adjusted to fit your layover duration. Enjoy private air-conditioned transfers, flexible sightseeing, and insider insights, ensuring you experience the best of Shanghai without rushing, then get safely dropped back to the airport for your connecting flight. Turn your transit into an unforgettable mini-trip with our stress-free, tailor-made layover tour!

Ultimate 3-Day Tour Package: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou with Zhouzhuang or Tongli (opens in a new tab)

3 days

Three day trip combines Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang/Tongli. Explore the oriental metropolitan Shanghai, visits "one of the most beautiful cities in the world" Hangzhou as well as the "Venice of the East" Suzhou plus a choice of the two water town: Zhouzhuang or Tongli.  Each day will starts from Shanghai and will be back to Shanghai on the same day. As we have so many customers suggested and returning customers keep booking different tours with us, we decided to make this ultimate package that helps the travelers to save time to think about next destination. Customers can customize the order of the visiting cities based on their preference.

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Private Tour: 2-Day Beijing from Shanghai with Round-trip Flight (opens in a new tab)

5 2 days

Hit all of Beijing's must-see sights and experience its culture—including two UNESCO World Heritage sites and a Peking roast duck dinner with other delicious meals—on this two-day private tour from Shanghai. You’ll walk along the legendary Great Wall of China, visit the ancient Forbidden City, and stroll through historical Tiananmen Square. Visit the Temple of Heaven and walk through the oldest Hutong street (Nanluoguxiang) to immerse yourself in the ancient historical atmosphere of the city. Choose from booking options for a round-trip airfare from Shanghai to Beijing, or a one-way airfare from Shanghai to Beijing. Private airport transfers and one night in a 5-star hotel accommodation in Beijing are included in your overnight excursion.

Gardens & Water Town of Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h – 10 h

A full day in Suzhou and Tongli with your own guide and driver. Morning in the Humble Administrator's Garden, the largest of Suzhou's classical gardens, with time to walk it properly rather than pass through. Lunch in Tongli, then the afternoon in the water town — its canals, bridges and the Retreat & Reflection Garden, built by a dismissed official in the 1880s. Private vehicle throughout, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Shanghai, all entrance tickets included. Pace and stops can be adjusted on the day.

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Private China Tour to 3 Cities Shanghai, Suzhou,Hangzhou in 4Days (opens in a new tab)

4 days

It's a private China tour to 3 cities in 4 days. You will visit the best attractions in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. It covers some of the top attractions in China. Including 1. Shanghai's Promenade: The Bund; 2. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu; 3. Hangzhou's Historic West Lake; and Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Former French Concession, Lingyin Temple, South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market, Shanghai Tower (or Oriental Pearl Tower), etc. This tour includes all the main entrance tickets to the attractions in the itinerary. This tour also includes Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the best part of West Lake. The tour also includes private cars service in all the 3 cities, two round trip bullet train tickets to Suzhou and Hangzhou from Shanghai, and daily lunches.

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Private Layover Tour of Shanghai City Highlights and Local Market with Pickup (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Explore Shanghai, China's cosmopolitan center of commerce, during this 8-hour private layover tour of the city's history and the innovations of its future. See the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscrapers along the Bund. See Shanghai's financial district and visit the Shanghai World Financial Center. Enjoy a traditional Chinese dim sum - Xiaolongbao for lunch and experience the original Shanghai lifestyle at Yuyuan Old Street. Visit Yu Garden, a famous fabric market, China Art Museum and the Shanghai Expo Axis. • Enjoy the panoramic views of Shanghai from the Observation Decks of World Financial Center with transparent glass-walled walkways • Enjoy the masterpieces of China's modern and contemporary artists at China Art Museum • Enjoy an in-depth immersion into Shanghai history courtesy of your private guide • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from airport in Shanghai

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【ChinaGem】Shanghai Roots Guangfulin Deep Pit and Sky Village Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Most travelers stay downtown, missing the true "origin story" of this megacity. Why this route? Escape the crowds of the Bund. We head west to Songjiang, the "Roots of Shanghai." In one day, you’ll witness the collision of Neolithic history, modern architectural wonders, and the cutting edge of cosmic exploration. Guangfulin Museum: Explore iconic floating pavilions and trace 6,000 years of Shanghai’s roots. Deep Pit Hotel: Descend 88m into a quarry to witness this National Geographic architectural wonder. Sci-Fi Village: Encounter a 65m radio telescope for a surreal blend of rural life and deep space. Private Service: Enjoy flexible, door-to-door transfers from downtown with a private itinerary. Curated Route: Designed for photography lovers, history buffs, and off-beat explorers.

Shanghai Day City Tour with Yu Garden and Hot Pot Buffet Lunch (opens in a new tab)

8 h

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.

Shanghai Customized One Day Tour: Explore All the Top Highlights (opens in a new tab)

4 6 h

Embark on an unforgettable Shanghai customized day tour! Our private, full - day tour is perfect for those eager to explore the city at their own pace. Led by an English speaking guide with a license, you'll enjoy a personalized experience tailored especially for you. This tour is an excellent way to get oriented in this vast metropolis. With just your group and the guide, moving between Shanghai's top attractions is a breeze. You'll have the chance to tick off famous spots like The Bund, Yuanyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai World Fincial Center French Concession. One of the highlights is the convenience we offer. Your private guide will give you their full attention throughout the tour, ensuring you don't miss out on any hidden gems and get the most out of your Shanghai adventure. • A pesonalized experience designed to orient first-time visitors • Tick off top attractions of Shanghai in one day • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off • Private English speaking licensed guide

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3 Day Xi'an Culture and Food Tour from Shanghai (opens in a new tab)

3 days

Discover Xi’an through its history and local food on a three-day journey from Shanghai. This experience combines some of Xi’an’s best-known cultural sites with regional meals, allowing travelers to explore the city’s imperial heritage while tasting distinctive Shaanxi cuisine. See the Terracotta Warriors, walk along Xi’an City Wall and visit cultural and archaeological sites including the Dayan Pagoda, Xi’an Museum and Hanyangling Museum. In the evening, visit the illuminated atmosphere of Grand Tang Everbright City before exploring the Muslim Quarter by tuk-tuk and discovering its lively food streets. The itinerary also introduces travelers to three different Xi’an dining experiences: a Shaanxi-style meal at Chang’an Dapaidang Restaurant, traditional biangbiang noodles and a specialty dumpling banquet. With hotel pickup in Shanghai, airport transfers and a balance of sightseeing and local food, the tour offers an efficient introduction to Xi’an for travelers with limited time.