Shanghai Tours for First-Time Travelers

Duration：6-8 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), Jade Buddha Temple, Old French Concession

Tour Style：Shanghai Highlights: a flexible one day tour in Shanghai for travelers with just 24 hours to see the city. An expert private Shanghai guide covers the main sights in a well-paced order, with commentary on local history, daily life, and how the city has changed. You can follow a ready-made plan or adjust it to your own interests. This guided city tour runs from the Bund waterfront and the Pudong skyline to the old lanes around Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, and a slice of the Former French Concession, so you leave with a balanced first view of Shanghai. It suits a short stay, a layover day, or anyone who wants the essentials of a Shanghai 1 day tour covered at your own pace.

Duration：10 - 12 hours

Attractions(Cities)：The hangzhou Westlake(includingThree Ponds Mirroring the Moon), Guo Garden, Drangon Well Tea Plantation, Bamboo lined path at Yunqi, Hefang Street.

Tour Style：This day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou links the two cities at an easy pace. Start with a boat ride on West Lake to see the causeways and the hills across the water. Walk through a classic Hangzhou garden built along the shore, then head to Meijiawu, a tea village where you can watch Longjing leaves picked and roasted and drink a cup at the source. Near Yunqi there is time for a short walk through bamboo groves and shallow streams. The day ends on Hefang Street, the old market lane, for local snacks and handicrafts before the return to Shanghai. It suits a relaxed Hangzhou one day tour from Shanghai with no overnight stays.

Duration：9-10 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street

Tour Style：Book this Shanghai to Suzhou day trip and reach Suzhou by bullet train in under 30 minutes. With a private guide you move through the old canals, stone streets, and classical gardens of the city. Entrance tickets are booked ahead, so you skip the ticket lines and start walking right away. The plan covers the well-known gardens and the narrow lanes beside the canals, and can be adjusted to what you want to see. It suits travelers who want a calm, well-organized look at the canal-and-garden heritage of Suzhou in a single day from Shanghai.

Duration：2 Days, 1 Night

Attractions(Cities)：The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, Old French Concession, Yuyuan Bazaar & Snack Street, Disneyland Park

Tour Style：This two-day Shanghai family tour is planned for families traveling with children. A private guide who works well with kids keeps the pace easy, builds in breaks, and explains each stop in a way both children and adults follow. The route covers Disneyland Park for rides and shows, the old snack and food street for local flavors, and the city skyline along the Bund and Shanghai Tower, with a walk through the old French Concession. Every stop has a real story behind it, so parents get the history and the children get something to look at. The mix of park time, food, and sightseeing makes it a balanced shanghai 2 day tour with disneyland for the whole family.

Duration：5 Days, 4 Nights

Attractions(Cities)：Hangzhou: Westlake, Lingyin Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, Longjing Tea Village... Suzhou:Lingering Garden, Hanshan Temple, Tongli Water Town

Tour Style：Above there is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou is an old saying, and this 5-day tour covers all three cities on one private itinerary. A guide and a private vehicle handle the transfers between Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, so language and logistics are not your problem. The route gives you time on West Lake, a slow look inside a classical Suzhou garden with its rockeries and covered walkways, and a view of how people live and work in each city. You also visit a tea village south of Hangzhou and walk old streets that predate the modern skyline. It is a full introduction to the Yangtze delta for travelers who want the three cities covered together, at a steady pace, without arranging trains and tickets on their own.

Duration：9 Days, 8 Nights

Attractions(Cities)：Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Huangshan

Tour Style：Span nine days across Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan, this private tour moves from river cities to mountain villages while a guide and driver handle hotels, local meals and every transfer. In Suzhou you take a boat along the ancient Grand Canal, walk the courtyards of the Garden of the Humble Administrator, and stroll the lanes of a centuries-old water town. In Hangzhou you follow West Lake by its causeway and arched bridges, visit a Longjing tea plantation in the hills west of the lake, and drink the green tea where it is grown. The last days head to Huangshan, the range the Ming-era traveler Xu Xiake rated above every mountain he had climbed, where you hike granite ridges above the cloud line and finish at Hongcun Village, a UNESCO site of Ming and Qing houses reflected in its old canals.

Duration：4 - 5 hours

Attractions(Cities)：VIP Huangpu River Boat Cruise

Tour Style：Shanghai changes after dark, and this night tour is built around the Huangpu River. You board a VIP cruise with a guide aboard, take a buffet dinner on the boat, and watch the skyline light up from the water. The route runs past the Bund and its old bank buildings on one side and the Pudong towers, the Oriental Pearl and the Shanghai Tower, on the other, with about an hour on the river. Seeing the city from the water gives a clearer read of its scale than standing on the quay. It suits an evening where you want dinner, a boat, and the main night views handled in one go, without arranging the crossing yourself.

Duration：2 Days, 1 Night

Attractions(Cities)：The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, Tianzifang, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center

Tour Style：This 2-day private tour covers Shanghai at a pace built for families with children. The plan pairs the main sights - the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and the Oriental Pearl Tower - with places kids can take part in, like the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum and the LEGOLAND Discovery Center. A private guide and car move the family between stops, so you are not working out the metro with strollers or tired children. Tickets for the paid venues are arranged ahead of time. It is a two-day introduction to the city that gives adults the landmarks and the children something to do besides look.

Duration：7 - 8 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Old French Concession, The Bund

Tour Style：Shanghai offers visa-free transit for visitors from 51 countries, letting you spend up to 72 hours in the city without a visa. If you are on a tight connection or traveling alone, this Shanghai Airport Layover Tour turns that window into time you can use. You get a guide for the hours between flights and a plan built around your arrival and departure times, whether that is one afternoon or a full day. Sightseeing can cover the old town, the Bund waterfront, and the Pudong towers, adjusted to how much time you have. Transfers run from your Shanghai hotel and can be arranged around your transit plans, with or without a hotel night between flights. It suits travelers who want the main sights of the city handled in a short stop without working out the logistics alone.

Duration：1 Hour

Attractions(Cities)：N/A

Tour Style：This one-way transfer moves you from a Shanghai cruise terminal to your downtown hotel without the taxi queue. Your driver meets you at arrivals, takes your bags, and drives you straight to your hotel. The pickup covers the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal, and the Waigaoqiao terminal, so the car is waiting wherever your ship docks. After days at sea, the ride into the city gives you time to settle in before you start walking again. Booking it ahead keeps the arrival day simple, and the driver handles traffic and directions for you.

Duration：6-8 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：Bund, Yu Garden, Former French Concession, Lujiazui, Oriental Pearl Tower

Tour Style：This one day tour runs through the parts of Shanghai where the old city and the new one sit close together. It starts at the Bund, where the colonial-era bank buildings face the Pudong towers across the Huangpu River. From there you move to Yu Garden, the classical rockery and waterway garden in the old town, with time to try local food your guide recommends. A short drive takes you through the Former French Concession, the plane-tree-lined streets of old villas, then on to Lujiazui and the Oriental Pearl Tower for a high view over the river. By the end of the day you have seen the market lanes, the colonial waterfront, and the financial skyline in one loop.

Duration：2 Days, 1 Night

Attractions(Cities)：The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, Former French Concession, Oriental Pearl Tower, Tianzifang, M50 Creative Park, Sinan Mansions

Tour Style：This two-day Shanghai tour pairs the old city with the newer art districts. You walk The Bund at daylight to see the colonial-era bankfronts, then take in Yuyuan Garden and the bazaar lanes beside it. The next day moves to Tianzifang and M50 Creative Park, two areas where studios and small galleries sit inside converted factory blocks and lilong lanes. Along the way your local guide covers how the settlement years, the Republican-era merchants, and the current art market shape the streets you are standing in. Pickup and drop-off are at your Shanghai hotel, at a Shanghai train station, or at the airport.

Duration：6-8 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Second National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Longhua Martyrs' Cemetery, Shanghai Revolutionary History Museum, Lu Xun Memorial Hall

Tour Style：This day tour follows the revolutionary-era sites of Shanghai from the 1920s and 1930s. The route stops at the First and Second National Congress sites of the Communist Party of China, Longhua Martyrs Cemetery, and the Lu Xun Memorial Hall. Your local guide covers the print shops, meeting halls, and executions of those years, and the writers and organizers who moved through them. Pickup and drop-off are at your Shanghai hotel, at a Shanghai train station, or at the airport.

Duration：8-9 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Tianzifang,The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple

Tour Style：A one-day Shanghai highlights tour built around your cruise schedule, with round-trip transfer between your ship and the city. Your English-speaking guide and driver meet you at any of Shanghai's cruise terminals (Wusongkou in Baoshan, the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal, and Waigaoqiao) holding a Your Way Holiday sign, then a private car or van takes you into the city and back the same day. In a few hours you cover the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and its bazaar, a local lunch, Tianzifang, The Bund, and the Jade Buddha Temple. The route and pace follow your ship's arrival and departure times, so you see the heart of Shanghai without worrying about getting back to the terminal.

Duration：8 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：Shanghai private tour guide service,Shanghai Translator Service,Shanghai Interpreter Service,etc.

Tour Style：Hire a licensed Shanghai private guide for a day built around you. Every guide on our team holds a professional tour-guide certificate, speaks fluent English, and knows the city beyond the ticket sites, from history and museums to shopping, food streets, and business help. Tell us your plan and your guide can also work as an interpreter or personal assistant, help you get fair prices without middlemen, and adjust the pace as you go. Pick-ups start from your hotel in Shanghai, and you can book a single day or several. This is a straightforward way to explore Shanghai with someone local who plans the day around you rather than a group schedule.

Duration：5-6 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：Bund, Shanghai Circus World, Yunnan Nan Road Food Street

Tour Style：A Shanghai night tour for the hours when the city changes character. Your guide meets you in the evening and starts on foot along the Bund, where the colonial-era buildings and the Pudong skyline are lit up after dark. Then you take your seats at Shanghai Circus World for the Journey Through Time acrobatics show, where performers combine agility, strength, and timing on stage. After the show, the night ends on Yunnan South Road food street, sampling late-night Shanghai snacks such as xiaolongbao, shengjianbao, and scallion oil noodles. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from your hotel, the train station, or the airport, so the tour fits around your evening or departure.

Duration：6 - 8 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：the Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession

Tour Style：This private Shanghai airport transit tour is built for passengers with a layover at Pudong or Hongqiao. Your guide and driver meet you in the arrivals hall, keep your luggage in the car, and take you to the Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, a local lunch, Jade Buddha Temple, and the Former French Concession before returning you in time for check-in. It is a full-day Shanghai city tour that starts and ends at the airport, so you can see the center of the city between flights without carrying bags onto the metro.

Duration：4 Days, 3 Nights

Attractions(Cities)：Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar, Old French Concession, Tianzifang, Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund, Shanghai Disneyland, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Nanjing Road

Tour Style：Four days in Shanghai cover the classic city sights, a full day at Shanghai Disneyland Park, and a canal water town, with a private guide and driver throughout. The route runs from the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden and Old Town Bazaar through the tree-lined Former French Concession and the Tianzifang art lanes, then on to the Jade Buddha Temple and the waterfront Bund. One day is set aside inside Shanghai Disneyland; the last morning visits Zhujiajiao Water Town, followed by time on Nanjing Road and your airport transfer. This Shanghai tour package is private, so your guide can adjust the order and pace around what you most want to see.

Duration：4-5 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：The Bund, Shiliupu Wharf, Yunnan South Road Food Street or Changli Road Night Market

Tour Style：See Shanghai after dark on this private night tour, built around a Huangpu River boat cruise. Your guide meets you at your hotel, train station, or the airport and starts the evening with dinner near the Bund, then a walk along the lit colonial buildings. You board the night boat at Shiliupu Wharf for views of both the Bund and the Lujiazui skyline, then finish at an old food street such as Yunnan South Road or Changli Road for local snacks. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, train station, or airport are included, and the order of stops can be shifted to fit your arrival time.

Duration：6-8 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Breakfast Spot, People’s Park, Wet & Food Market, Shanghai Bird and Insect Market, Xintiandi, Old French Concession, Tianzifang Area

Tour Style：See Shanghai the way a resident knows it on this one-day Shanghai sightseeing tour. Your English-speaking local guide starts the day at your hotel in Shanghai or the Shanghai train station, then takes you off the usual tourist route: a traditional breakfast of jianbing and xiaolongbao, the morning scene at People's Park and its Marriage Market, a neighborhood wet market, and the bird and insect market. You break for a Shanghai lunch of soup dumplings and pan-fried buns, then walk Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, and Tianzifang. The pace is flexible, and your guide adjusts each stop to what you want to see. This Shanghai land tour is built around real daily life rather than a fixed checklist, so you finish the day with a fuller picture of how the city eats, shops, and spends its mornings.

Duration：9 - 10 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai New World Daimaru, Nanjing East Road, Creative Markets, Huaihai Middle Road, K11 Shopping Center, Tianzifang area, Yuyuan Bazaar, Anyi Night Market/Sinan Mansion Market

Tour Style：This one-day Shanghai shopping tour covers the main retail districts of the city with a local guide. Start on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and the New World Daimaru department store, take a Shanghainese lunch near Nanjing East Road, then browse independent designers on an artistic side street and a cultural craft market. Continue along Huaihai Middle Road for boutique brands, K11 for art and fashion, and Tianzifang for Shikumen-lane studios, then finish at Yuyuan Bazaar for traditional goods and an evening stop at Anyi Night Market or the Sinan Mansion Market. Pickup and drop-off are at your Shanghai hotel, and the order of stops flexes to what you most want to shop.

Duration：7 Days, 6 Nights

Attractions(Cities)：Shanghai, Xian, Beijing

Tour Style：This seven-day China tour covers the Golden Triangle in one direction, from Shanghai to Xi'an and on to Beijing, so first-time visitors see the country's three best-known cities without backtracking. You travel between the cities by high-speed train, with a private guide and driver meeting you in each one. The route runs from the Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai, to the Terra-cotta Warriors and old city wall in Xi'an, to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace in Beijing. This Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai tour package is private, so your guide can adjust the pace and the order of sights around what you most want to see.

Duration：8-9 hours

Attractions(Cities)：Shanghai Disneyland

Tour Style：Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Shanghai Disneyland tour, where magic meets world-class entertainment. This Shanghai Disney experience offers thrilling rides, spectacular live shows, and immersive themed lands that bring beloved Disney characters to life. Enjoy exclusive attractions unique to China, indulge in diverse international and local cuisine, and witness the breathtaking evening fireworks. Our seamless service ensures a stress-free visit, from convenient transportation to expert guidance, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wonder of Disney. Perfect for families, couples, and Disney fans, this tour creates lifelong memories in the heart of Shanghai.

Duration：N/A

Attractions(Cities)：Private Transfer Service

Tour Style：Shanghai, being the largest city in China, is known for its bustling traffic, which can make navigating from the airport, train station, or cruise port to your hotel quite challenging. To ensure a smooth and stress-free journey, consider our private transfer service. We offer a reliable and professional private transfer in Shanghai, including dedicated service from the Shanghai train station to your hotel. By booking this private arrival transfer, you can avoid the hassles of public transportation and long taxi lines. As a trusted local operator, we provide secure and efficient transportation solutions, ensuring a comfortable and seamless trip to your Shanghai hotel.

Duration：2 Days, 1 Night

Attractions(Cities)：Chongming Dongtan Wetland Park, Dongping National Forest Park, Xisha Wetland Park, Mingzhu Lake

Tour Style：This Shanghai 2-day tour offers an immersive experience in the natural wonders of Chongming Island, where guests can enjoy serene landscapes, lush wetlands, and tranquil forests. On Day 1, explore the rich biodiversity of Dongtan Wetland Park and the peaceful Dongping National Forest Park. Day 2 takes you to the picturesque Xisha Wetland Park and Mingzhu Lake, perfect for nature lovers seeking calm and beauty. Throughout the journey, our expert guide will provide insightful cultural and ecological knowledge, ensuring you gain a deeper appreciation for the island’s unique environment. Enjoy personalized service and a memorable connection to the island's rich natural heritage on this unforgettable Shanghai 2 days tour.

Duration：TBA

Attractions(Cities)：Michelin-starred restaurants/local boutique restaurant, VIP Huangpu River Night Cruise, Shanghai Disneyland, Yuz Museum, Fu He Hui, Plaza 66 (Henglong Plaza), Jing’an Kerry Centre

Tour Style：This 3-day tour offers a blend of luxury, culture, and entertainment in Shanghai. You'll experience the VIP Huangpu River Night Cruise, enjoying premium service and stunning views of Shanghai's skyline. At Shanghai Disneyland, skip the lines with VIP access and explore the magical world of Disney. Visit the Yuz Museum for a taste of contemporary art, and savor exquisite vegetarian cuisine at the Michelin-starred Fuhui restaurant. You'll also enjoy shopping at high-end locations like Henglong Plaza and Jing'an Kerry Center. This tour is designed to deliver a seamless, curated experience, ensuring you enjoy Shanghai's culture, dining, and shopping. Ideal for those seeking a luxurious Shanghai experience.

Duration：4-5 Hours

Attractions(Cities)：Bund, Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao

Tour Style：Make the most of your layover with our Shanghai airport tour! This expertly guided Shanghai airport transit tour takes you through the city’s must-see sights, from the historic Bund to the serene Yu Garden and the charming water town of Zhujiajiao. Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s rich culture, admire its stunning architecture, and enjoy authentic local cuisine—all with seamless airport transfers and a professional guide ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience. Whether you're interested in history, photography, or simply exploring like a local, this tour offers the perfect blend of culture, convenience, and comfort. With personalized service, we ensure you maximize your time and create unforgettable memories before your next flight.

Duration：1 hour

Attractions(Cities)：N/A

Tour Style：Book a reliable Shanghai airport transfer from Pudong Airport to your Shanghai hotel with our professional service for a swift and stress-free journey. Our one-way airport transfer ensures you avoid the hassles of public transport and crowded taxi ranks. Enjoy a comfortable ride to your private accommodation in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle. With our Shanghai Pudong airport transfer, you can relax and experience a smooth, efficient trip from the airport to your hotel. Manage and schedule your transfer now to ensure a seamless start to your Shanghai visit, making your travel experience as enjoyable as possible.