Shanghai, the largest city in China, is unlike any other in the world. The gateway to China promises a land of history, prosperity and mystery.
Your guided day tour of Shanghai starts as your tour guide meets you at the lobby of your hotel at the appointed time. After a warm greeting, start your journey from the Shanghai Museum. The museum, which houses a fantastic collection of ancient Chinese art, is a great introduction to Chinese heritage. Later, your guide will accompany you to the 400-year old Yu Garden.
Afterwards, leave the serenity of the garden and head to the bustling streets of Shanghai. Take a leisurely walk through the pedestrian Yuyuan market. Lunch is not included in this tour, but your guide will be happy to offer you some suggested restaurants.
You haven’t been to Shanghai, if you haven’t been to the Bund, people say. The Bund is a mile-long stretch of waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River and a reminder of China’s concession era. The stretch, with its colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers is a living museum presenting the transformation of the city. Enjoy the spectacular Shanghai skyline with an hour-long Huangpu River cruise.
Finally, visit the prosperous Nanjing Road to fully experience the city's prosperity and jolly atmosphere. At the end of the tour, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Explore oases of greenery and architectural beauty located in chaotic Shanghai during this seven-hour, guided tour. Your tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel according to the starting time and drive you to Yu Garden, an enchanting sight that date back to the Ming dynasty.
Yu Garden, also known as Yuyuan Garden, is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape gardening and includes halls, springs and other buildings dating back to the Ming dynasty. If time allows, we will visit an antiques market after that.
Next, attend a traditional Chinese tea ceremony which includes tasting three different kinds of tea and then make your way to Shanghai French Concession, an area characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets and weathered European architecture. Pass by the legendary mobster Big Eared Du’s house as well as Sun Yat-sen’s residence among other landmarks.
Dine in a famous restaurant and taste the best Beijing duck in the town before heading back to your accommodation.
Experience the Sichuan lifestyle on this unique late afternoon tour.
You will be picked up at 4 p.m. in your hotel lobby and head to Yu Garden. The garden covers a significant space and includes many pavilions, plants, rockery and other buildings of interest that will take you back to the time of the Ming Dynasty.
Then, enjoy a delicious local dinner while watching a Chinese face-changing show. For dinner, there are 2 options: hot pot or Sichuan cuisine. The performance style is known for its unique face changing act. You will see the actor change their facial makeup in seconds to show the different emotions of the character.
After dinner, try a Chuan-style ear cleaning and massage, a unique custom in the area. The technician will clean your ear and use special techniques to promote your health and well-being!
After the tour, get dropped off at your hotel.
Experience the best of Nanjing and get true celebrity treatment during this 11-hour, fully-customizable, private sightseeing tour. Your private guide will organize everything for you, including pre-booking your bullet train tickets, picking you up in your hotel lobby and ensuring you have a hassle-free day in Nanjing, visit all the highlights and top attractions!
The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel lobby in Shanghai city center. Then, you will take a bullet train to see the historical city-Nanjing, the former capital city of Ming Dynasty.
Start at the ancient city wall and Zhonghua Gate, the biggest castle-style city gate in China and a structural element of the most complicated castle in the world. You can explore the castle also enjoy the city view by standing on the ancient wall.
Enjoy a local authentic lunch at the Confucius Temple Market, dedicated to our great philosopher and educator of ancient China. Take a walk afterwards to see the ancient buildings and Qinhuai river view.
Continue to visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum by cable car. Dr. Sun is respected as the father of modern China since he fought unyieldingly against the corrupt Qing Dynasty government. He led the 1911 revolution to end the feudal system and founded the Republic of China, leading the Chinese people into a new era.
Your tour finish in the evening. Our guide will send you to your hotel in a private car.