Things to do in Shanghai
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Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese DishesThis 3-hour food tour of Huangpi Road in Shanghai takes you on foot through the old border between the French Concession and residential Shanghai, stopping at traditional restaurants to taste a dozen Shanghainese dishes including soup dumplings with black vinegar, parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, and spring rolls. A local guide in English, Korean or Chinese explains the history and construction of each dish and shares stories about how immigration shaped the city's food culture. Food and drink tastings are included; vegetarian options are available with advance notice.Is it for me?Choose the morning or afternoon departure if you want the tour during daylight so you can see the architecture and street life clearly as your guide explains the Concession's history. The late night special at 8:30PM is built for a different meal—craft beer, hand-pulled noodles and lamb kabab instead—and lets you experience Shanghai after dark.
Shanghai: Private City Tour Old & New Highlights with PickupYou’ll wander through Yu Garden’s winding paths, cross the Bund where old meets new, taste local dishes off Nanjing Road, and catch glimpses of daily life in both ancient temples and futuristic skyscrapers—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect moments that surprise you—and maybe leave you wanting more time in each spot.
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day TourA private day tour of Shanghai pairing a half-day in Zhujiajiao Water Town—a 1700-year-old preserved settlement with canals, old bridges and antiquated architecture—with a half-day tour of Shanghai's landmarks: Yu Garden, the Bund's skyline and the observation deck of Shanghai Tower. Your guide and driver handle transport, entry fees, and an authentic local lunch are included; the tour runs eight hours total.Is it for me?Book the City Departure option if your hotel is in Shanghai and you want the guide to collect you there and return you at the end of the day. Choose Outskirts Departure if you're arriving at or leaving from the airport or cruise port and need pickup and drop-off at those points instead—the logistics stay the same, just the endpoints change.
Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour & Canal Boat RideYou’ll step into Zhujiajiao’s winding streets with a local guide, float along quiet canals by boat, and taste street snacks you’ve probably never tried before. With hotel pickup and all tickets sorted for you, it’s easy to just take it in — even if your Mandarin is as bad as mine.
Shanghai: Night Food Tour with 15+ Tastings & Local BeersYou taste 15+ regional Chinese dishes across a residential neighborhood north of Nanjing Road, paired with local beers or spirits, guided by someone who knows the history and the restaurants. The tour includes a welcome packet with restaurant recommendations and local tips for the rest of your stay. Plan for an evening out — roughly three hours on foot, stopping frequently to eat.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to eat like locals rather than tourists, and who have an evening free to spend walking and tasting across a real Shanghai neighborhood. The pace is steady but unhurried — you're stopping frequently to eat, so it's not a strenuous walk, just a long one.
Shanghai French Concession: 10-Dish Food Tour & Local EatsYou walk through the French Concession with a local guide, eating at four real restaurants and trying 10+ dishes that tourists usually miss — xiaolongbao, pan-fried buns, pork belly, and fresh dessert. All meals and drinks are included, the group stays small, and you finish with craft beer near the subway so you can get back on your own time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals actually eat in Shanghai without spending hours researching restaurants or navigating menus alone — the guide takes the planning out of it and the fixed route means you hit four solid spots in one evening instead of wandering and guessing.
Suzhou Private Day Trip from ShanghaiYou’ll board a bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou with your local guide, wander through UNESCO-listed gardens, snack along Pingjiang Road’s canals, and relax on a boat ride past ancient bridges. Expect laughter over language slips and moments that linger long after you’re back at your hotel.
Private Full-Day Shanghai Tour: East & West HighlightsA private full-day tour of Shanghai with a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Chinese covers the Bund's colonial architecture, Yu Garden's Ming Dynasty halls and rockery, the French Concession's tree-lined streets, and three of the city's tallest buildings in Lujiazui. Hotel pickup and flexible start time are included; observation deck entry is optional so you choose based on the day.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option with private car if you want one vehicle for the whole day and don't want to navigate the metro between stops. Choose metro and taxis if you prefer to move through the city like a local and save on transport cost. The guide-only option works if you're comfortable arranging your own lunch and transport but want someone who knows the history and can explain what you're standing in front of.
Shanghai Walking Tour: The Bund, Nanjing Road & People's SquareYou walk through four key Shanghai landmarks — People's Square, Nanjing Road, The Bund, and Chinatown — with a local English-speaking guide who explains the history and culture behind each stop. A street food break is included (you pay for the food itself), and the tour takes 3.5 to 4 hours. Groups stay under 5 people, which means you're not herding through crowds, and you tip your guide at the end based on what you thought of the experience.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the main downtown Shanghai landmarks covered in one morning without figuring out routes or timing yourself — the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're seeing, not just check boxes.
Shanghai Night River Cruise with Xinjiang DiningA 3-hour private night tour of Shanghai pairs a 60-minute Huangpu River cruise with Xinjiang halal dinner on Nanjing East Road. Your guide meets you at your hotel, takes you to the river terminal to see Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower and the Bund's colonial buildings lit up after dark, then walks you to a local restaurant where you watch cultural and belly dancing between courses. Soft drink or beer is included; additional alcoholic drinks are available to purchase. The dinner is served in the restaurant, not on the boat.Is it for me?Pick the city hotel departure if you're staying downtown, or the outskirt option if you're based further out—the tour syncs your hotel location with the river cruise and dinner timing so everything flows without gaps.
Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train, Gardens, CanalA full-day private tour from Shanghai to Suzhou by bullet train, with a guide, hotel pickup and visits to the UNESCO-listed Humble Administrator's Garden, historic Pingjiang Road (by rickshaw), Panmen Gate, and a boat ride on the Grand Canal. Choose between the all-inclusive package with entrance fees and lunch, or the private tour option where you select which sites to enter and arrange your own meal on Pingjiang Road.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive package if you want entrance fees and lunch settled before you go—it removes the stop-and-pay moment at each site. The private tour with lunch works better if you'd rather choose which gardens to enter and keep the day flexible, since your guide can suggest alternatives and you decide what to visit as you go.
Zhujiajiao Water Town: Half-Day Tour & Boat Ride from ShanghaiYou’ll slip out of Shanghai’s rush and into Zhujiajiao’s slow world: wandering ancient alleys with your guide, tasting street snacks by the canal, drifting under stone bridges on a quiet boat ride, and pausing in Kezhi Garden’s hush. It’s not flashy — just real moments that linger longer than you’d expect.
Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food TastingA half-day bicycle tour of Shanghai Old Town led by an English-speaking guide, covering food, architecture, history and religion across the neighborhood's most authentic sections. The tour includes a vintage bike, helmet, fresh coffee at the start, water, and local food tastings; kids under 12 ride an electric scooter instead of a bike, accompanied by an adult. Meeting point is the tour base for a safety briefing before departure.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Shanghai Old Town without renting a bike yourself or figuring out which streets are safe to ride—the guide handles the route and the pace, so you can focus on the temples, the food and the people who live there.
Shanghai: Private City Tour with Flexible Itinerary & Hotel PickupYou’ll pick your own Shanghai adventure with a local guide—wander temple courtyards scented with incense, taste street snacks near Yu Garden, and watch neon reflections along The Bund. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you can just focus on soaking it all in.
Shanghai Private City Tour: Old Town, Yu Garden & Bund WalkYou’ll wander Shanghai’s Old Town with its lively bazaar scents, step into peaceful Yu Garden’s pavilions, stroll along the Bund’s dramatic skyline, and maybe catch your reflection in Pudong’s glass towers—all with a local guide who adapts to your pace. Expect hotel pickup and drop-off plus flexible stops for snacks or photos whenever something grabs you.
Shanghai French Concession: Late Night Food Tour & Street EatsYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession at night with a local guide, tasting over 20 late-night dishes from Uyghur noodles to street barbecue and craft beer. Expect laughter over shared plates, stories about Shanghai’s changing neighborhoods, and enough food for a real dinner — plus small moments you’ll remember long after.
Shanghai: Street Breakfast Food Tour & French Concession WalkYou’ll start your morning shoulder-to-shoulder with locals in Xiangyang Park, tasting Shanghai’s classic street breakfasts—from jianbing crepes to hand-pulled noodles—with a guide who knows every vendor by name. Watch tai chi and water calligraphy, sample hot dumplings straight from the steamer, and leave with a full belly and new stories buzzing in your head.
Hangzhou Tour from Shanghai: Bullet Train, West Lake, TempleA private day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou by bullet train, with a guide who meets you at your hotel and customizes the route based on your interests. The tour includes a 45-minute boat ride on West Lake, a visit to Lingyin Temple, a walk through Meijiawu tea village, and local lunch; you return to Shanghai the same day. The all-inclusive package adds West Lake boat entry and one attraction ticket; the lunch-only option lets you choose which sites to visit beyond the core stops.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive package if you want the boat ride and temple entry handled upfront; choose lunch only if you prefer to decide on the spot which attractions to pay for separately. Either way, the private guide and car mean you are not waiting for group departures or switching between transport types during the day.
Shanghai: ERA2 Acrobatics Show 60 or 100 MinutesYou'll watch acrobats and martial artists move through China's story — ancient to modern — across either 60 or 100 minutes of live performance with special effects and costume changes. Both versions cost the same, so you choose based on your time in Shanghai. Redeem your ticket voucher at the box office on arrival.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a free evening in Shanghai who want to see skilled acrobatics and martial arts without a language barrier. The 60-minute version fits a shorter window; the 100-minute version lets you settle into the full narrative arc.
Shanghai: Private City Tour with Temples, Bund & Dumpling LunchYou’ll wander Shanghai’s lively squares and quiet temples with a local guide who knows all the shortcuts (and stories). Taste fresh dumplings, watch daily life unfold along the Bund, and find unexpected calm in ancient halls or over tea — all with hotel pickup and flexible stops built around you.
