Private Layover Tour of Shanghai with Airport or Hotel Pickup
Don’t spend your Shanghai stopover inside the airport. This trip will lead you to experience many iconic attractions during the classical Shanghai Layover tour. Begin with a visit to the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles and modern skyscraper along the Bund. Experience the original Shanghai lifestyle and classical garden at Shanghai Old City. Appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi. Stroll through famous areas like Nanjing Road, People's Square and Shanghai Museum. Along the way, enjoy an in-depth immersion into Chinese history courtesy of your private guide.
- Walk around Nanjing Road, explore surrounding communities and the thinnest building
- Learn about profound history and culture at Shanghai Museum
- Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included
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Private Layover Tour of Shanghai with Airport or Hotel Pickup
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What's included in Private Layover Tour of Shanghai with Airport or Hotel Pickup
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The Bund (Wai Tan)
Your tour guide will meet you at exit of the airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will move to the Bund by private transportation. The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. We also can appreciate high rises across the Huangpu River. Then, we will transfer to Yuyuan Old Street and experience the original Shanghai atmosphere,visit classical garden and traditional Chinese medicine stores.
Yuyuan Old Street
Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Later, you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577. Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style. At noon, we will Have lunch nearby. After lunch, we will stroll around Former French Concession, Xintiandi and Tianzifang to experience a distinct contrast of the western-style architectures built in early 20th century and modern ones built since 1990s
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from airports in Shanghai or nearby hotels.
