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Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket & Optional Private Transfer
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket & Optional Private Transfer2h–4hYou get timed entry to Yu Garden during your chosen window (morning or afternoon), with the option to add a private hotel transfer so you don't have to arrange transport yourself. Walk the garden at your own pace, photograph the pavilions and ponds, and spend as long as you want at any spot. The transfer picks you up from your hotel and drops you at the garden entrance, which is what makes the whole morning or afternoon feel less like logistics and more like a visit.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see one of Shanghai's most important cultural landmarks without the stress of finding transport or timing yourself against a group schedule — the self-guided format and optional transfer mean you show up and walk at whatever pace feels right.Instant confirmationNewfromUS$ 9.95View ›
Shanghai Tower: 118th Floor Observatory & Fastest Elevator
Shanghai Tower: 118th Floor Observatory & Fastest Elevator2h–4hYou ascend Shanghai's 632-meter tower in the world's fastest elevator, reaching the 118th-floor observation deck in 55 seconds for unobstructed 360° views of the city, river, and skyline. Your two-hour visit includes the lower-level exhibition on Lujiazui history, the optional glass skywalk on the 119th floor, the world's highest post office, and dynamic hologram displays. Entry is by timed slot only—book the hour that works for you and bring your original passport, as it cannot be changed once confirmed.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants Shanghai's full skyline in one visit without arranging transport or worrying about queues—the timed slot means you skip the line and control when you go up. Bring your passport and pick your hour carefully, since the time slot locks in and can't be changed.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 38View ›
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day & 2-Day Park Entry Tickets
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day & 2-Day Park Entry Tickets1dYou get entry to all seven themed lands, rides from gentle to thrilling, character encounters, live shows, parades, and the nightly castle performance. Choose between one full day or two days to pace yourself. No separate tickets needed for attractions once you're inside — everything is included with your park entry.Is it for me?Right for families, couples, and Disney fans who want the freedom to explore at their own pace without a guide or fixed schedule — the ticket covers everything inside the gates, so you're not managing separate bookings or timing windows.Free cancellationTravelers' pickNewfromUS$ 94View ›
Shanghai: Yu Garden & Huangpu Cruise & 24h Bus Pass
Shanghai: Yu Garden & Huangpu Cruise & 24h Bus Pass20mYou redeem one card at the airport and gain entry to Yu Garden's evening lantern display, a 45-minute Huangpu River cruise from Shiliupu Pier, and a 24-hour hop-on bus covering 30+ Shanghai stops. All three benefits activate together on the same calendar day—the cruise and garden must be used the same day, the bus runs for 24 hours after your first swipe. Valid through December 2026.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing in Shanghai who want to cover the main sights in one day without booking separate tickets or planning transport—the single card removes the hassle of three separate reservations and the guesswork of getting between stops.Instant confirmationNewfromUS$ 43View ›
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day Ticket & Hotel Transfer
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day Ticket & Hotel Transfer5h–6hYou get hotel pickup, a 1-day Shanghai Disneyland ticket, and return transfer—all you bring is your original passport or ID. The park scans your document at entry and issues your physical ticket on the spot. Spend the day exploring themed lands, riding attractions like TRON Lightcycle Power Run, and meeting characters at your own pace. Meals and entertainment extras are separate, but transport and park entry are locked in.Is it for me?Book this if you want the park entry and hotel transport sorted before you arrive—no ticket scramble, no transport negotiation, just show your ID and go. The fixed price and included transfer mean one less thing to figure out on the day.Instant confirmationKids −24%fromUS$ 172View ›
Shanghai Tower 118th Floor: 546m Observation Deck & City Views
Shanghai Tower 118th Floor: 546m Observation Deck & City Views1h–3hYou get entry to the 118th floor observation deck at 546 meters, a 55-second high-speed elevator ride, and access to interactive exhibits on Shanghai's urban development since 1840. The Sky Lobby offers 360-degree views of the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, and the entire Lujiazui skyline. Plan for at least 90 minutes to take in the views and exhibitions without feeling rushed.Is it for me?This ticket is for anyone who wants the highest vantage point in Shanghai without arranging transport or timing — the location in Lujiazui and the no-time-limit access mean you can come straight from the metro and stay as long as the light holds.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 21View ›
Shanghai Tower and French Concession Private Day Tour
Shanghai Tower and French Concession Private Day Tour7h–8hA private guided day tour of Shanghai covering the Former French Concession, Nanjing Road, People's Square and Shanghai Tower, with hotel pickup, lunch and all entrance fees included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and visits Wukang Road—where 21 city-level and 22 district-level heritage buildings line a single street in European style—then moves through Sinan Road's garden houses, the Dangdang sightseeing tram, Shanghai Museum and the 118th-floor observation deck of Shanghai Tower. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of two other languages, and the itinerary is built around your hotel's location and schedule.Is it for me?If your guide speaks your language fluently, the whole day's history and detail comes through without translation lag—the stories behind Wukang Road's 43 protected buildings, the significance of People's Square, the engineering of Shanghai Tower all land as the guide tells them, not as summaries afterward.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 209View ›
Shanghai Zoo, Qibao Old Town & Shanghai Tower: Private metro tour
Shanghai Zoo, Qibao Old Town & Shanghai Tower: Private metro tour9hThis private 9-hour guided tour of Shanghai covers four major sites—Shanghai Zoo (with giant pandas), Qibao Old Town, Shanghai Tower, and the Bund—by metro and on foot, with a professional guide, all entrance fees, and metro fares included. The tour operates in English, Spanish, French, German and additional languages, and pickup is arranged. Lunch is not included; private transportation is available as an option at checkout.Is it for me?If your group speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of the other available languages, the guide delivers commentary in that language throughout the day, so you follow the history and details without translation delays. Private transportation between sites is available as an option if you prefer not to use the metro.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 142View ›
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: 360° Views & Glass Skywalk
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: 360° Views & Glass Skywalk1h–3hYou get timed-entry access to the 263-meter observation deck with 360° views of Shanghai's skyline, the transparent glass skywalk at 259 meters, an immersive multimedia show, and the city history museum—all included in one ticket. Present your e-voucher and passport at the entrance and skip the ticket line.Is it for me?Book this if you want Shanghai's most iconic skyline view without arranging transport or hunting for tickets—the timed-entry system gets you straight to the observation deck, and the glass skywalk and multimedia show are included, so you're not paying extra for the main attractions.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 42View ›
Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai★★★★★★★★★★ 3.78 (437)10hYou get picked up from your Shanghai hotel and driven to Suzhou, where you walk through Net Master Garden and visit the Silk Museum. After lunch, you travel to Zhouzhuang Water Village and take a gondola boat through the waterways where locals still live and work. Everything — transport, entry tickets, the boat tour, and lunch — is arranged, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of the Yangtze region's oldest towns in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included guide handle all three, leaving you free to walk the gardens and watch the water village work.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 135View ›
Huangpu River Cruise & Bund Evening Tour Shanghai
Huangpu River Cruise & Bund Evening Tour Shanghai★★★★★★★★★★ 3.84 (119)2h 30mYou’ll watch Shanghai’s skyline flicker to life from a Huangpu River cruise before strolling the Bund with a local guide. Explore historic Peace Hotel and ride a trolley down lively Nanjing Road — all with hotel pickup included. Expect sensory overload (in a good way) and moments you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTop ratedKids −20%fromUS$ 79View ›
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: West Lake Cruise & Tea Village
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: West Lake Cruise & Tea Village★★★★★★★★★★ 3.34 (115)10hYou travel from your Shanghai hotel to Hangzhou on a guided day trip that includes a West Lake cruise past historic causeways and pagodas, a traditional tea ceremony at Meijiawu Tea Village, entry to Six Harmonies Pagoda with its museum, lunch, and return transport — everything arranged so you only show up and follow along.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hangzhou's main sights in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing — the fixed itinerary and included guide mean you arrive at each stop ready to go, not figuring out logistics.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 169View ›
Shanghai Half-Day Tour: Jade Buddha Temple & The Bund
Shanghai Half-Day Tour: Jade Buddha Temple & The Bund★★★★★★★★★★ 3.63 (112)4h 50mYou choose morning or afternoon, pick your guide up from your hotel, and spend four hours hitting the main Shanghai landmarks without arranging tickets or navigation yourself. Morning covers People's Square, Jade Buddha Temple, and the museum; afternoon takes in The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, the bazaar, Xintiandi, and the French Concession entertainment district. Entry fees and transport are included, and the guide handles the timing so you're back by early afternoon or evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you have only a morning or afternoon free and want to see Shanghai's main sights without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed schedule fits the key stops into one half-day and gets you back to your hotel on time.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 53View ›
Zhujiajiao Water Village Tour with Boat Ride & Silk Mill Visit
Zhujiajiao Water Village Tour with Boat Ride & Silk Mill Visit★★★★★★★★★★ 3.89 (54)4hYou’ll wander ancient canals, glide past riverside homes by boat, and see how real silk is made—all in half a day. If you want a taste of old China without leaving Shanghai for long, this tour’s got you covered.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 99View ›
Beijing Day Trip from Shanghai: Great Wall & Forbidden City by Air
Beijing Day Trip from Shanghai: Great Wall & Forbidden City by Air★★★★★★★★★★ 3.88 (25)14hYou're picked up from your Shanghai hotel and flown to Beijing for a full day inside the Forbidden City and walking the Great Wall at Badaling, with lunch and all admission included. A guide meets you at the airport and handles the pacing and logistics, so you move between the two landmarks without arranging transport or tickets yourself. You return to Shanghai the same evening.Is it for me?This works well if you're based in Shanghai and want to see Beijing's two most famous landmarks in a single day without arranging flights, transport, or tickets yourself—the fixed schedule and included logistics are what make a full day trip possible instead of a rushed blur.Free cancellationfromUS$ 950View ›
Shanghai: Urban Planning, Yu Garden & World Financial Center Private Tour
Shanghai: Urban Planning, Yu Garden & World Financial Center Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (25)9hYou're picked up from your hotel and guided through Shanghai's layers—from urban planning models to classical gardens, the colonial Bund, a 492-meter financial tower with city views, and the artisan alleyways of Tianzifang. Entry fees are included, lunch is your choice, and the driver returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Shanghai and want to understand the city's layers—old gardens, colonial history, modern skyline—in a single day without arranging tickets, transport or timing yourself. The private guide and no-shopping-stops format means you move at a real pace and see actual sights.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 229View ›
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Private Departure Transfer Service
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Private Departure Transfer Service★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (7)You’ll get picked up right at your hotel by an English-speaking driver who handles everything—directions, timing, even your bags. No stress about taxis or language mix-ups; just a smooth ride straight to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport so you can focus on your trip ahead.Free cancellationfromUS$ 67View ›
Shanghai: Bund, Yu Yuan Garden & Jade Buddha Temple Private Tour
Shanghai: Bund, Yu Yuan Garden & Jade Buddha Temple Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)You visit Yu Yuan Garden, walk the Bund's waterfront, spend time in the Shanghai Museum's 120,000-piece collection, drive through the French Concession, stop at Jade Buddha Temple, and finish at Xintiandi. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking driver, transport, and water. You choose your lunch spot and how long to stay at each stop.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Shanghai's major landmarks in one day without arranging their own transport, tickets, or navigation—the driver handles the route and timing, leaving you free to focus on each place.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 139View ›
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden & Zhujiajiao Water Village
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden & Zhujiajiao Water Village★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)8hYou're picked up at your hotel and driven to The Bund to see Shanghai's colonial and modern skyline, then walk through Yu Garden where you sit for a tea ceremony. You visit the Silk Museum to watch the process of silk production, then board a canal boat through Zhujiajiao water village before returning to your hotel. The private guide handles the route and timing, and soup dumplings are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want Shanghai's main landmarks and a water village escape in one day without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself — the private guide and fixed itinerary handle all of that.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 264View ›
Qingdao 2-Day Private Tour: Laoshan, Tsingtao Beer & Colonial Sights
Qingdao 2-Day Private Tour: Laoshan, Tsingtao Beer & Colonial Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)10h–16hYou’ll wander colonial streets shaded by sycamores, sip fresh Tsingtao beer where it’s brewed, and breathe in mountain air at Laoshan—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. If you want real Qingdao—history, food, sea views—this tour covers it all without rushing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 465View ›
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