Things to do in Shanghai
Shanghai Tower Tickets46 optionsCity Tour Shanghai19 optionsDay Trips from Shanghai18 optionsOriental Pearl Tower Tickets7 optionsYu Garden Tickets54 optionsShanghai Airport Transfer16 optionsShanghai Museum Tours13 optionsFood Tour Shanghai19 optionsShanghai Walking Tour47 optionsBoat Tour Shanghai24 optionsLayover Tour Shanghai10 optionsMuseums13 options
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Shanghai: Bike tour of Shikumen, French Concession & BundYou’ll cycle through Shanghai’s historic Shikumen neighborhoods with a local guide, sample real street snacks near Yu Garden, and pause under leafy trees in the French Concession. From bustling bazaars to quiet lane houses, this day trip lets you feel both old and new Shanghai — moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Xi'an Day Trip from Shanghai: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall by AirYou're picked up from your Shanghai hotel and flown to Xi'an, where you spend the day walking through the Terracotta Warriors Museum and climbing the Ming Dynasty city wall with an English-speaking guide. Lunch is included, as are all flights, airport transfers in both cities, and admission tickets. You return to Shanghai by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see one of the world's most significant archaeological sites without spending two days away from Shanghai or arranging flights and transfers yourself—the fixed itinerary and included flights are what make a full Xi'an experience possible in a single day.
Shanghai Tower at night: Private tour with river viewsA private night tour of Shanghai that starts with hotel pickup in downtown Shanghai and takes you to the observation deck of Shanghai Tower, Asia's tallest building, where you watch the city transition from sunset to evening lights across the 118th floor. A local guide in English or Chinese narrates the skyline and its landmarks. You can add a Huangpu River cruise to float past the Bund's colonial architecture and modern towers reflected in the water. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and includes entrance to the observation deck, local transport (premium Uber for small groups, private van for five or more), and hotel drop-off.Is it for me?Book the Tower Option Only if you want to focus on the observation deck and have time to linger over the sunset-to-night transition without rushing. Add the Huangpu River cruise if you want to see the city from two angles—from above at the tower, then from the water—and hear the guide's take on Shanghai's colonial and modern history from the Bund side.
Shanghai Alley Noodle & Wonton Food Tour with Local BeerIf you want to taste real Shanghai—no tourist traps, just honest bowls of noodles and wontons—this tour is for you. You’ll eat where locals eat, hear stories from someone who grew up here, and maybe find your new favorite alleyway snack.
Shanghai: Private City Tour with Local Guide & PickupYou’ll explore Shanghai’s most iconic sights with a local guide who adapts the day to your pace—wander Yu Garden’s hidden paths, sip tea in Old Town, stroll along the Bund’s skyline views, and pause for reflection at Jade Buddha Temple. Includes hotel pickup and flexible timing so you can really feel the city as it unfolds around you.
Shanghai Cruise Port to Pudong Airport Private TransferYou’ll skip taxi chaos at Shanghai Baoshan Cruise Port and meet your local driver right at arrivals. Enjoy a cool ride with Wi-Fi and help with luggage all the way to Pudong Airport — plus those little human touches you’ll remember long after you land.
Shanghai Hotel to Pudong Airport: Maglev Train TransferYou're met at your Shanghai hotel by an English-speaking representative who drives you to the Maglev train terminal, then escorts you aboard the world's fastest ground transport for an 8-minute, 32-kilometer ride to Pudong Airport. The whole transfer takes around 30 minutes, and the timing is confirmed the night before so you know exactly when to check out.Is it for me?Book this if your hotel is in downtown Shanghai and you want to skip the traffic and taxi negotiation — the Maglev cuts the journey to 8 minutes, which is what makes arriving early enough to breathe actually possible.
Shanghai Afternoon Tea & Dessert Tour on Huaihai RoadIf you’re curious about what locals really eat for afternoon tea in Shanghai, this tour takes you straight to the source—pastry shops, teahouses, and hidden dessert cafes along lively Huaihai Road. You’ll taste classic mooncakes, join a real Chinese tea ceremony, and finish with icy Cantonese sweets that’ll stick in your memory (and maybe your shirt sleeves). It’s not just food—it’s stories and moments you can’t get anywhere else.
Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Private Garden TourYou're picked up from your Shanghai hotel, taken to the bullet train station with tickets ready, and travel 30 minutes to Suzhou with a private English-speaking guide. You choose three or four attractions — classical gardens like Humble Administrator's or Master-of-Nets, a 30-40 minute boat ride on the Grand Canal with lunch included, Tiger Hill's pagoda, or canal-side streets for tea and shopping. Your guide handles the route and timing, and a driver returns you to your hotel after the return train arrives in Shanghai.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Suzhou's main attractions without arranging your own train tickets, navigating the station, or planning which gardens to visit — the guide handles the logistics and you choose what interests you most, which keeps a full day from feeling rushed.
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket: Ming Dynasty Garden EntryYou get admission to Shanghai's most intact Ming Dynasty garden, where carved stone and still water replace the city outside. The QR code entry is fast, the garden opens at 9am with last entry at 4pm, and you can spend two to three hours moving through pavilions and courtyards at your own speed. Public transport gets you there without a car.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Shanghai who wants to step out of the city without leaving it—the garden's compact size and flexible hours mean you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without planning around a guided group or a fixed schedule.
Shanghai Layover Tour: Yuyuan Garden & Bund with TransferA guided layover tour of Shanghai departing from Pudong International Airport or the cruise terminal, with return transport included. You visit Yuyuan Garden (or Jade Buddha Temple if the garden is closed), Shanghai Tower with its 360-degree city views, the Bund waterfront, and the French Concession—all with a professional English or Mandarin-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, and a local lunch featuring soup dumplings. The tour runs 8 hours and requires at least 8 to 10 hours between connecting flights or before cruise departure; the latest pickup is 3:00 PM.Is it for me?Choose the round-trip transfer if you're staying at a Shanghai hotel and want pickup and drop-off both arranged; pick the one-way option if you're heading straight to the airport or cruise terminal after the tour and don't need a return journey. Either way, the fixed 8-hour route and included guide mean you see the main sights without building an itinerary yourself or negotiating transport between stops.
Shanghai: Bund, Yu Garden & Jade Buddha Temple Full DayYou walk the Bund with a professional guide, tour the Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden, eat lunch at a local restaurant, explore Xintiandi's restored colonial buildings, and visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with entry fees to the garden and temple. The Jin Mao Tower observation deck is optional and separate. No shopping stops, no group restaurants — just the city itself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Shanghai's main landmarks in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and private guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on what the city actually looks like.
Shanghai Layover Tour: Maglev Train & the BundA 4-hour guided tour from Shanghai airport that pairs a round-trip maglev train ride with stops at the Bund, Yu Garden, and a wet market, plus food tastings and a guide who meets you at arrivals and returns you to the station in time for your flight. You choose between shared taxis and metro or an upgraded private Buick with driver; the maglev ticket and guide are included either way.Is it for me?Book the Buick option if you're landing tired and want a comfortable seat between stops instead of navigating shared transit after a long flight. The shared taxi and metro option works if you travel light and don't mind moving quickly—either way, the maglev and guide handle the hard parts, so a layover that could have been a layover becomes a real glimpse of Shanghai.
Suzhou & Tongli Water Town Day Trip from Shanghai: Private TourYou're driven from Shanghai to Suzhou's Tiger Hill and UNESCO Lingering Garden, then to either Zhouzhuang or Tongli Water Town—two of China's most photographed water towns. The day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all entry fees, a private English-speaking guide, and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. You move at your own pace with no group waiting, and the whole experience runs about ten hours door to door.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Suzhou's main sights and a water town in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private vehicle and guide handle all the logistics, and you move at your own pace instead of a group's schedule.
Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Classical GardensYou get hotel pickup, a private guide who speaks English, round-trip bullet train tickets, entry to one classical garden, a local lunch, and a boat ride along the canals. The itinerary adjusts to what interests you, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule. Return to Shanghai in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Shanghai and want to see Suzhou's gardens and canals without arranging train tickets, garden entry, or timing everything yourself—the private guide handles logistics and adjusts the day to what actually interests you, so you're not following a fixed group schedule.
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West Lake with GuideYou get hotel pickup, a private English-speaking guide, and round-trip bullet train seats to Hangzhou. The day includes West Lake by boat, Jingci Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, and a walk through Meijiawu tea village and the historic Hefang Street. Entrance fees and lunch are covered, and you're back in Shanghai by evening without arranging transport or worrying about language barriers.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Shanghai and want to see Hangzhou's main sights in one day without arranging your own train tickets, navigating in Chinese, or managing a group schedule — the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace and never wonder what comes next.
Nanjing Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Sun Yat-Sen MausoleumYou get picked up from your Shanghai hotel, ride the bullet train to Nanjing with your guide, then spend the day visiting Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, ancient gates, Ming tombs, and temples—customizing stops based on what interests you. Lunch is included, and you choose between famous sites or lesser-known alternatives depending on how your energy and curiosity flow. The return train gets you back to Shanghai by evening, where your driver meets you at the station.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nanjing's major sites—the mausoleum, ancient gates, Ming tombs—without arranging train tickets, transfers, or timing yourself, and you'd rather spend the day with a guide who adjusts the route to what actually interests you instead of following a fixed schedule.
Pudong Airport - Shanghai Hotel: Private Transfer, Meet & GreetYou’ll be met at Pudong Airport by a local driver holding your name sign — no taxi stress or language worries. Relax in an air-conditioned car straight to your hotel in downtown Shanghai. Includes pickup and help with bags so you can just watch the city roll by on your way in or out.
Suzhou & Tongli Water Village Day Trip from ShanghaiYou start with hotel pickup in Shanghai and travel by private vehicle to Suzhou, where you explore the Humble Administrator's Garden and choose between Hanshan Temple or Tiger Hill on Pingjiang Road. After lunch, you're driven to Tongli water village for a walk through Tuisi Garden and a boat ride among the ancient riverside houses. Entrance fees, transport, guide, and lunch are all included; you return to your Shanghai hotel in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Suzhou's famous gardens and Tongli's water village in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private guide and included logistics let you focus on the places instead of the logistics.
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Guide & Flexible StopsIf you want to shop Shanghai like a local—with real bargaining tips and access to hidden gems—this tour covers it all: markets for deals, Nanjing Road for big brands, plus pearls, tea tastings, and custom tailoring along the way.
