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Shanghai Highlight Tour and Enjoy the Special Local Cuisine (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Walk in Yu Garden, cross time, meet garden poetry and Shanghai's modernity. Enjoy market, lanterns, intangible heritage for a new Chinese trend experience. The Bund at night is brightly lit, with historical and modern buildings showing Shanghai's charm. Nanjing Road combines history, food, and shopping. Feel old and new Shanghai, a great place for culture. Xintiandi blends history and modernity. Walk in alleys to experience local culture. The world's largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery offers an immersive coffee journey. Century-old Zhang Garden has new looks with art and boutiques, mixing modern and retro. At the Jade Buddha Temple, pray, visit market, enjoy shows, and feel Shanghai culture's warmth.

from$225

Shanghai Bund at Blue Hour Private Deep Dive History Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 h

This private 3 hour walking tour of the Bund unfolds Shanghai’s century-long story, at the fleeting twilight moment just before the city lights fully brighten.Your local cultural guide leads you along the waterfront. We treat the Bund’s historic heritage buildings not just as landmarks, but as physical records of Shanghai’s dramatic rise and transformation. We draw a powerful cross-river contrast: the layered history embedded in the Bund, paired with the futuristic skyline of Pudong, representing a century of change in one single view. Unlike quick night tours limited to photo spots and disconnected anecdotes, this deep dive follows one continuous historical narrative. We explore how global trade, migration and shifting times built this iconic waterfront. This exclusive private experience offers unrushed pacing. We include photo guidance for the beautiful blue hour scenery while keeping history and storytelling at the heart of your tour.

from$89

Shanghai Local Foodie (opens in a new tab)

3 h

Taste special flavors: Start with Xinjiang beef kebabs, then enjoy Shanghai's pan-fried buns at Dahuchun and Hongchangxing. Don't miss Xian Delai's pork chop with rice cake. Finally, try various toppings in noodle restaurants to taste the essence of different foods. Experience traditional craftsmanship: Dahuchun's pan-fried buns use fermented dough and special frying. Hongchangxing's beef pan-fried buns follow traditions. Noodle restaurants make noodles by hand and boil gravy carefully, showing the ingenuity behind the food. Immerse in local life: Feel the lively atmosphere at street stalls. Queue with locals at stores, exchange food experiences. Chat in noodle restaurants while listening to Shanghai dialect to integrate into local life and get an authentic experience.

from$109

Huangpu River and History Museum Private Shanghai Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this private day tour. Walk through People’s Square and learn about Shanghai 6000 years civilization at Shanghai History Museum; enjoy yourselves at Shanghai Great World Amusement Park; explore local Bird And Flower Market, Shanghai Old City, Nanjing Road and other locals-frequented areas; walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge and Riverside Promenade to admire Skyscrapers. Plus, have a whole new experience - taking a cruise to enjoy the scenery along the Huangpu River. 1. Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle at Shanghai Old City 2. Wander in Riverside Promenade with the panorama of the Bund 3. Walk around Nanjing Road and discover the thinnest building 4. Lunch is included, with vegetarian options and local speciality available 5. Private guide for a more personalized experience 6. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Shanghai hotel

from$197

2-Day Putuo Mountain Self-Guided Tour from Shanghai (opens in a new tab)

2 days

Enjoy the easy and hassle-free trip from Shanghai to Mount Putuo in Zhoushan Island. Known as the most sacred and holy Buddhist mountain and the popular destination pilgrimages. Pay the visit to the Guanyin Statue, peaceful temples and take in the beautiful natural landscapes at your own pace. Take the advantage of reliable and comfortable private transfers between Shanghai and Putuo Mountain.

from$394

Guilin in One Day: Day Trip from Shanghai by Air (opens in a new tab)

4 14 h

Explore China’s most beautiful mountains and waterways on a day trip to Guilin from Shanghai. Guilin is renowned for its famous natural scenery, and was a source of inspiration for Chinese brush paintings. This day trip is the perfect option for those seeking an escape from the busy city life of Shanghai.

from$950

Shanghai Jinmao Tower Yuyuan Old Street Xintiandi Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

This layover tour will amaze you with top and popular attractions in Shanghai. After a convenient airport pickup, enjoy panoramic view of Shanghai on the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower; stroll along Riverside Promenade; visit the mysterious Jade Buddha Temple; visit Jiangnan Silk Museum to know how to distinguish real and fake silk; appreciate the Sikumen style old houses at Xintiandi and stroll around Yuan Old Street, , experience the original Shanghai lifestyle and taste Chinese Dim-sum - Xiaolongbao. 1. Wander in Riverside Promenade to admire the panorama of the Bund 2. Copy the Buddhist Scriptures with a writing brush and enjoy vegetarian noodles at Jade Buddha Temple 3. Your guide can answer all your questions about the city on this small group tour 4. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from airport in Shanghai

from$229

Private Tour: Shanghai Museum, the Bund, Yu Garden & Cruise in Huangpu River (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

Get to know Shanghai with your private guide on this layover tour. Wander in the Bund and take a cruise to enjoy the scenery along the Huangpu River; walk around Nanjing Road, explore surrounding communities and the thinnest building; learn about profound history and culture at Shanghai Museum; visit the largest ancient garden in Shanghai and explore Yuyuan Old Street and other locals-frequented areas. According to your preference, your guide will recommend some delicious local foods to eat. 1. Wander in the Bund and admire the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles 2. Visit the central origin of Shanghai urban coordinate axis at Park Hotel 3. Personalized experience with a private guide 4. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from Shanghai airport or nearby hotel

from$195

Suzhou Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h

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. " Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the ravages of the Cultural Revolution and its famous gardens survived almost intact.

from$404

Private Shanghai DayTour with Tai Chi Yu Garden and The Bund (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

We connect Shanghai's signature places — Yu Garden and the old City God Temple district, the 1930s Bund waterfront that was once the Wall Street of the Far East, and today's Lujiazui skyline — into one living story instead of a rush of disconnected photo stops. Your licensed English-speaking guide shows how a Song-dynasty trading port became the Far East's financial capital in the 1930s and a global city today, so Shanghai finally makes sense. You also enjoy genuine local encounters most visitors miss: a traditional tea ceremony in the 240-year-old Huxinting Teahouse, an optional Tai Chi session with a master, and a classic Shanghainese Benbang lunch rather than a tourist canteen. Everything is private for your own party — no strangers, no forced shopping, a relaxed pace — with private-car hotel pickup and drop-off. Ideal for culturally curious travellers, couples and families, and both first-time and returning visitors who want real depth, not a checklist.

from$360

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

Taichi and Tea Culture Appreciation- Miukia Culture Experiences Series (opens in a new tab)

2 h 15 min

This class is the combintation of KungFuTea Appreciation and Taichi Quan Excercise, other classes are Pottery Craft Experience, Calligraphy Excercises, Guqin/Guzheng Chinese Classic Music Experience and Appreciation. From this class, you not only can learn, excercise and appreciate Chinese Taichi and Tea culture, but also can join our Miukia Facebook Culture study group, in which we share teaching videos regularlly, the members may interact with teachers and other members after this activity. Kung Fu Tea is a technique of making tea. The reason why it is called Kongfu Tea is because this way of making tea is extremely particular. It takes a certain amount of time to operate. Taichi quan, a national intangible cultural heritage, it is based on the traditional Chinese philosophy of Taichi and yin yang in the philosophy of Confucianism and Taoism. It combines the functions of supporting temperament, physical fitness, martial arts, formed a traditional Chinese boxing technique.

from$120

Online Cooking Class General Tso's Chicken by Sunflower Li (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Learn to cook General Tso's 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 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 private chef

from$20

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Transfer To Disneyland Resort (opens in a new tab)

2 50 min

One-way private transfer from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Shanghai Disneyland Avoid the hassle of locating a taxi by pre-booking your shared transfer service. Our driver will go inside the airport and wait for you at the exit by holding your name sign. Ride in comfort and safety with a courteous professional driver . Includes an air-conditioned minivan with ample room for luggage storage.

from$38

Private Full Day Shanghai Zhujiajiao And French Concession Tour, Chinese Lunch (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

This is a Shanghai excursion tour to the water town named Zhujiajiao, which is 1-hour driving from Shanghai downtown. Half-day tour will be to French Concession. If you have short time in Shanghai and want to experience the highlight of its modern and historic culture. This tour is the perfect choice. 1.Non shopping tour 2.No tourist traps 3.No hidding fee 4.The best use of time 5.Your own Private tour 6.Flexible itinerary 7.Licensed guides and tour vehicles 8.Unbeatable price and 5 stars service

from$241

Private Half Day New In Shanghai (opens in a new tab)

4 h – 5 h

Your half-day tour of “New Shanghai” will offer up a selection of the city’s modernization along with multicultural flair that combines to create a unique glamour. Discover the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional and the western and the oriental. Travel in climate-controlled comfort with your local and knowledgeable guide from the pier area and visit the Bund with its colonial buildings and skyscraper views as well as Xintiandi, an affluent car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district.

from$180

Private Transfer Between Wusongkou Terminal and Shanghai Hotel (opens in a new tab)

40 min – 50 min

Enjoy a hassle-free, one-way private transfer between Shanghai city hotels and Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal with door-to-door convenience. When booking, please provide your cruise line, ship name, terminal number, and your hotel name with full address. Service runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. A professional driver (with basic English) will monitor your ship’s schedule, meet you at the designated exit in the cruise terminal arrivals area, or pick you up punctually from your hotel for departures. Your driver will contact you mainly via WhatsApp (or WeChat) to reconfirm details; please provide a reachable contact number when booking.

from$43.59

Private Transfer to Nantong City from Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao Airport (opens in a new tab)

This comfortable private transfer service takes you Nantong city in Jiangsu province from Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Ariport (SHA). Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver. Your friendly driver looks forward to meeting you at the airport arrival terminal.

from$104

Huangpu River Cruise Sightseeing Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Diverse Experience: Admire the Bund view, cruise to see Huangpu River scenery, stroll on Nanjing Road, and enjoy the blend of history and modernity in Shanghai. Huangpu River Cruises: Board the ship, enjoy the breeze, view the lights, relish refreshments, and make it a lively gathering place on the water. Special Delicacies: Xiaolongbao offers juicy taste and Jiangnan charm. Noodles, whether local or special, immerse you in Shanghai's food culture.

from$158

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