Shanghai Tower & Yangshan Port: Private Tour with Guide

See Shanghai from the 118th floor, then drive the S-shaped bridge to the world's largest cargo port

A private guided tour of Shanghai takes you to three landmarks: Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observation deck, the Donghai Bridge spanning the East China Sea, and Yangshan Deep Water Port, the world's largest cargo facility. The guide picks you up at your hotel at 9 a.m., and the tour runs 7 to 8 hours with admission to all three sites and an air-conditioned vehicle included. A short hike in the Yangshan scenic area lets you see the bridge and port from above.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shanghai Tower and Yangshan Port

• Hotel pick-up at 09:00 a.m.
• Visit Shanghai Tower observation deck
• Drive along Donghai Bridge to Yangshan Port
• Tour Yangshan Deep Water Port and exhibition hall
• Short hike in Yangshan scenic area
• Admire views of East Sea and surroundings
• Return to hotel

The Experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel at 9 a.m. and drives you to Shanghai Tower, the city's tallest building at 632 meters. You'll visit the exhibition hall on the basement level first, then take the express elevator to the 118th floor — it reaches 18 meters per second and covers the distance in 55 seconds. The observation deck, called Top of Shanghai Observatory, is the world's highest indoor one, and from there you can see both sides of the Huangpu River spread out below.

After Shanghai Tower, the route heads to Donghai Bridge, also known as the East Sea Grand Bridge. It's China's first sea-crossing bridge, a cable-stay structure that stretches across the East China Sea and connects Shanghai to Yangshan Island. The bridge is shaped like an S for safety reasons, and you'll drive along it toward the port. The engineering is visible as you cross — the graceful curve and the scale of it become clear only when you're on it.

The final stop is Yangshan Deep Water Port, which handles more cargo than any other port in the world. Built to bypass the shallow waters that limited Shanghai's older port, it can accommodate berths up to 15 meters deep and handles the largest container ships in operation. You'll visit the exhibition hall and then take a short hike in the Yangshan scenic area, which gives you a vantage point to see both the bridge and the port together. The tour ends with that view.

What’s included

• Admission to Shanghai Tower, Donghai Bridge and Yangshan Deep Water Port.
• professional guide in English, German or Chinese.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide and vehicle are yours alone — it's built for someone who wants the day shaped around their pace and interests rather than a group schedule. The 7- to 8-hour commitment and the short hike mean it suits travelers with a full free day and basic fitness, not a rushed afternoon or someone who needs to stay off their feet.

Top questions

What is Shanghai Tower and why is the 118th-floor observation deck special?

Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in Shanghai at 632 meters. The 118th floor holds the Top of Shanghai Observatory, the world's highest indoor observation deck. An express elevator reaches it in 55 seconds at a speed of 18 meters per second, and from there you see the Huangpu River and the city in all directions.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours. Admission to Shanghai Tower, Donghai Bridge and Yangshan Deep Water Port is included, along with the air-conditioned vehicle, the guide and hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch is not included.

What is Yangshan Deep Water Port and why is it important?

Yangshan Deep Water Port is the world's largest cargo port, built to handle the biggest container ships in operation. It was created because Shanghai's older port couldn't accommodate large vessels due to shallow waters. The port can support berths up to 15 meters deep.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, German or Chinese, depending on which language you select when you book.

Is there hiking involved, and how difficult is it?

Yes, there's a short hike in the Yangshan scenic area near the port. It's designed to give you a view of both the bridge and the port from above and is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What time does the tour start and when will I be back at my hotel?

The guide picks you up at your hotel at 9 a.m. With the tour running 7 to 8 hours, you can expect to return in the late afternoon or early evening.