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Shanghai Tang Dynasty Immersive Dinner Show (opens in a new tab)

1 h 50 min

Unveil the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty in a captivating immersive dinner show set within an upscale palace adorned with holographic lights and stunning Dunhuang scenes. Guests are invited to don exquisite Tang, Song, and Dunhuang costumes, complete with professional hairstyling, enhancing the royal experience. The evening features a delightful array of refined court dishes, meticulously plated to please both local and international palates, all while engrossed in live performances that bring history to life. This event provides a unique blend of culture, cuisine, and artistry, perfect for those seeking a memorable evening in Shanghai.

from$85.70

Online Cooking Class Fried Rice by Sunflower Li (opens in a new tab)

5 1 h

Learn to cook authentic fried rice in this online cooking class, led by an experienced cook. You can learn from anywhere in the world. Just get your ingredients, and get ready to cook. You’ll learn chopping and cooking techniques, and be able to cook this for friends and family any time. Note there is a vegan option, if you’d rather cook that version. 1: Plan on around one hour for this lesson 2: Buy your ingredients before so you’re ready to go 3: Vegetarians and Vegans can be accommodated 4: Learn about Chinese cooking from your chef Sunflower Li

from$20

Online Cooking Class Sesame Chicken by Sunflower Li (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Learn to cook Sesame Chicken in this online cooking class, led by an experienced cook. You can learn from anywhere in the world. Just get your ingredients, and get ready to cook. You’ll learn chopping and cooking techniques, and be able to cook this for friends and family any time. Note there is a vegan option, if you’d rather cook that version. 1: Plan on around 1.5 hours for this lesson 2: Buy your ingredients before so you’re ready to go 3: Vegetarians and vegans can be accommodated 4: Learn about Chinese authentic cooking from your chef

from$20

2-Day Private trip to Beijing from Shanghai by Train (opens in a new tab)

2 days

Spend 2 days discovering the historic capital city Beijing on this private tour from Shanghai. Enjoy a relaxing bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing and explore the famous Great Wall and Tian’an men square. This tour takes care of hotel pick-up and drop off, train ticket and entrance fees. Optional drop off locations based on your own travel need.

from$320

Half Day Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town from Shanghai (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Ancient town tour is the most popular choice for a side trip from Shanghai. Zhujiajiao is one of the most visited ancient towns. This 5-hour Zhujiajiao Ancient Town tour from Shanghai is especially designed for tourists who are looking for a leisurely ancient town tour. Tourists could decide when to start/end the tour.

from$183

International Settlement Tour 老静安旧时光之旅 (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min – 3 h

Shanghai's Internataional Settlement exited one century (1843-1943), the largest concession at the time. This tour leads you to explore the celebrities glorious past, including Eileen Zhang, I.M.Pei. This tour takes you back to the spelendid mixed life style, from Buddhist Temple to Christian Church, from former graveyard to Paramount Ballroom dancing Hall. Join us ! 老静安是上海十大旧景静安涌泉之所在；是原公共租界的西尽头；是上世纪20-30年代中西精英，人文荟萃，商贾聚集之地；是上海人人向往的上只角。 这里见证了张爱玲的风华绝代；伫立着邬达克的毕生杰作；回响着百乐门十里洋场的音乐；流传着哈同从一文不名到富甲一方的传奇。 曾经的风流人物俱往矣。曾经的繁花似锦无人谙。让我们一起走进老静安高档商务楼后面的小街小巷，去追寻一回洋房原主人的故事，去开启一段日渐褪色封存的记忆。

from$85

Shanghai Full-Day Private Tour to Xitang Ancient Water Town (opens in a new tab)

6 h – 8 h

The one-day tour will lead you to visit Xitang water town, experience beautiful scenery and immerse you into local culture. Your guide will pick you up at around 8:00 Take a traditional sculling boat in the river to tour around the town. Main attractions are West Street → Shipi Lane → Carved wooden pavilion → Xiyuan → Button museum → Yongning bridge → misty rain Promenade ... The lunch is on your arrangement. You can choose a local restaurant in the town according to your own preference, and at your own expense. You can make most of your time without any tourist shopping stops. Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

from$205

Shanghai Huangpu River Sightseeing Cruise Ticket QingJiang Line (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Experience Shanghai's spectacular skyline from the water aboard the Huangpu River Cruise. This sightseeing journey offers a unique perspective of the city's contrasting architecture, from the historic European-style buildings of The Bund to the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong. Admire iconic landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao Tower while enjoying beautiful riverside scenery. The cruise is particularly memorable after sunset, when the illuminated buildings create a breathtaking cityscape reflected across the river. It is an excellent opportunity for sightseeing, photography and discovering Shanghai's vibrant atmosphere from a relaxing waterfront perspective. We provide great deals, seamless booking, and an overall fantastic and incredibly smooth process from start to finish. Book with us for guaranteed entry to Cruise that typically sell out, expert knowledge from a guide, enjoy competitive prices, instant ticket confirmation, Customer Support.

from$25

3-Day Private Tour from Shanghai by Air:Guilin, Longji Rice Terrace and Yangshuo (opens in a new tab)

3 days

Spend 3-day to discover the highlights of Guilin for a private and customizable sightseeing tour from Shanghai by Plane. Tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Guilin attractions, such as Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, Seven Star Parks. 4 Star Cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo to experience the timeless landscapes on a leisurely boat ride. Admiring the stunning karst peaks, stroll around the West Street, experience the Ten-Mile Gallery. Use the convenient cable car to explore Dazhai/Jinkeng or spend 2 hours to hike around Ping'an Village at Longji Rice Terrace. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, cruise ticket and travel by private vehicle with door to door transfer. You can choose to end your tour in Longsheng/Guilin or return Shanghai.Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

from$1,001

Private Tour of Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Old Street and Sunset in Shanghai Tower (opens in a new tab)

9 h – 10 h

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this full-day private tour. Walk through People’s Square and visit Shanghai Museum; wander in the Bund and take a cruise to enjoy the scenery along the Huangpu River; explore local Bird And Flower Market, Former French Concession area, Yuyuan Old Street and other buzzing, locals-frequented areas; walk along Nanjing Road - the Busiest Shopping Street, enjoying charming night scenery. Plus, have a whole new experience - enjoying a cup of coffee and admiring bird’s-eye views of Shanghai and sunset from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower. 1. Appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi 2. Experience the original Shanghai atmosphere in Yuyuan Old Street and local market 3. Personalized experience with a private guide 4. Experience Shanghai like a local by public transportation(Bus/Metro/Taxi)

from$172

Full-Day Private Historical Guided Tour of Shanghai City (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this private day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, walk through People’s Square and visit Shanghai Museum; walk around Nanjing Road, exploring surrounding communities and the thinnest building. In the afternoon, visit the largest Shanghai's ancient garden - Yu Garden and the oldest temple - Longhua Temple, explore the Historical Sites along Wukang Road and Hengshan Road. According to your preference, your guide will recommend some delicious local foods to eat. 1. Learn about profound history and culture at Shanghai Museum 2. Experience the original Shanghai atmosphere in Yuyuan Old Street and local communities 3. Visit the central origin of Shanghai urban coordinate axis at Park Hotel 4. Personalized experience with a private guide 5. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

from$147

Shanghai Private Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Todays activities:Yuyuan Garden,Oriental Pearl Tv Tower,Bund,River Cruise Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in the morning Visit the Yu Garden-----It is a typical private garden in China with nearly 500 years history,located in Shanghai old town. Continue to the Bund-----The Bund shows off Shanghai's outstanding foreign buildings, most of which were erected before 1937.it is the emblem of Shanghai, the area used to be British concession. Afternoon: Visit the Oriental Pearl Tv Tower-----which is the third tallest Tv Tower in the world,after climbing up the Tv Tower Take the cruise on the Huangpu River------------The best place to see the Bund and Lujiazui area Drop-off service at your hotel and end today trip.

from$290

Five-day tour of Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Mount Huangshan (opens in a new tab)

1 5 days

The first day of the tour you will visit from the Bund and the Old Town to the backstreets of the former French Concession in Shanghai. The paradise city Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in China, founded in about 600 BC. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the city is often referred as " The Venice of the East. " You can walk or take a cruise dawdling around willow-fringed West Lake in Hangzhou, one of the nation's top sights, the most famous city lake in China, it's vast, placid and beautiful in equal measure, with its pagoda-capped hills to the north, picturesque causeways and lakeside gardens and parks. The Huangshan Mountain, China's most renowned mountain, is often referred to as the "most fantastic mountain under heaven". It's unique beauty blends the amazing grandeur, awful steepness, the misty clouds, the torrential waterfalls, the grotesque rocks, and the shy recesses. In 1990, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.

from$2,500

China Shanghai Typical one day tour. (opens in a new tab)

8 h

1, This is a good quality private tour .. completely different with big group tour ! 2, I am local citizen .. follow me you can touch and catch the real Shanghai/ local feeling .. 3, I am a knowledgeable person .. have you know more local culture knowledge and information, then you feel valuable and fun enough..! 4, I graduated from tourism English college .. So I have professional skills for the tour ! 5, I am also as the car driver ... then the tour is easier for all of you ! if you need one more driver , just have me as guide also can be .. 6, I am handsome boy .. good looking, even the tourists said better than the scenery ..! .......

from$533

2 Days Shanghai-Xian Private Tour by Flight: Terracotta Warriors & More Sites (opens in a new tab)

2 days

With this tour you will take the early morning flight to Xian on day one and the evening flight back to Shanghai on day two. We will book the round way flight tickets in advance. The door-to-door service will ensure you a worry-free tour. The only thing you need to do is to book a hotel you like in advance and bring your passport on the touring days.

from$668

Private Tour:Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, the Bund+Dinner in Oriental Pearl Tower (opens in a new tab)

9 h – 10 h

Experience many iconic attractions in this classic Shanghai day tour. This tour will take you through local communities, Yu Garden, People’s Square and Pudong New Area. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle at Fuxing Park and Old Street. Learn about profound history and culture at Shanghai Museum. Walk and shop around Nanjing Road. Experience the original Shanghai atmosphere and classical garden. Appreciate the panoramic night views of Shanghai and sunset on the glass-bottomed sightseeing floor of Oriental Pearl Tower. 1. Wander in the Bund and admire the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles 2. Have dinner at the revolving restaurant in the Oriental Pearl Tower 3. Your guide can answer all your questions about the city on this private tour 4. Take it easy with 2-way door-to-door private transfers and guiding

from$292

7 hours Guangfulin Heritage Travel (opens in a new tab)

7 h

Guangfulin Heritage Park Cultural Immersion Tour An Exclusive Journey Through History, Art, and Tradition Tour Highlights: 1. Han Chinese Clothing for female and Tang suit for male with making up (For customers ordered costume service) 2.Professional Photography by the Parisian magazine Roidx-featured team. 3.Authentic Cultural Workshops led by “非遗” (Intangible Cultural Heritage) experts. 4.Hands-on Experiences from traditional incense crafting to Suzhou-style rice cake making.

from$388

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