Things to do in Shanghai
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Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: Buffet & Fast AccessYou ride express access straight to the 267-meter rotating restaurant, eat a two-hour buffet as Shanghai circles past, then explore the 263-meter gallery, transparent corridor at 259 meters, and outdoor observatory. The ticket includes all levels and the multimedia show, with no separate queues once you're inside.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Shanghai's skyline without arranging separate tickets for each level and without waiting in the entry queue — the reserved dining slot and express access are what make the whole experience fit into one afternoon or evening.
Private Shanghai Museum, Bund & Yu Garden Tour with River CruiseYou’ll get up close with both sides of Shanghai—from historic Bund buildings to buzzing Nanjing Road shops—with an expert local guide leading every step. Enjoy a river cruise past iconic skylines, wander peaceful Yu Garden, sample street snacks in Old Town alleys, and explore creative corners like Tianzifang—all by public transport so you travel like a true local.
Shanghai Tower: 118th Floor Observation Deck & Fastest ElevatorYou take the world's fastest ultra-high-speed elevator to the 118th floor of Shanghai's tallest building and spend as long as you want on the observation deck, taking in 360-degree views of the city and the Huangpu River. The exhibition hall explains the tower's twisting design, and you can send a postcard from the world's highest post office. Bring a valid ID, and your e-ticket arrives by email the day before.Is it for me?This works well if you want Shanghai's best city views without arranging transport or timing yourself — the ticket is valid for your chosen date and time, and the observation deck stays open for as long as you need to take it in.
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: 468m Observation Deck TicketsYou get timed-entry access to two observation decks on Shanghai's tallest structure: the 63-meter main floor for a full-city overview, and the 259-meter glass skywalk for the unobstructed drop-view. No queue, no negotiating entry times on the day — you choose your two-hour window when you book and walk straight in with your ID and phone number. A few hours total, suitable for all fitness levels, and the skyline views work just as well in daylight or after dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want Shanghai's best skyline views without spending your morning in a ticket line — the timed-entry system is what makes that possible, and it works the same whether you go at 9am or 4pm.
4-Hour Private Tour of Pudong: China Art Palace & Shanghai TowerA 4-hour private guided tour of Pudong in Shanghai takes you through the China Art Palace Museum's 27 galleries—including masterpieces from the British Museum, Rijksmuseum and Maisons de Victor Hugo—then up Shanghai Tower's observation deck for a 360-degree view of the city. Hotel pickup in downtown Shanghai, entrance fees, and local transportation are included; your guide speaks English, German or Chinese.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want to start fresh and have the rest of the day free after the tour ends; the afternoon departure works better if you prefer a later start or have other plans in the morning. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included transport mean the day holds together without you arranging pickups, tickets or navigation.
Shanghai day trip: Yuyuan Garden, Bund & Museum tourThis 8-hour private Shanghai tour visits Yu Garden's classical Ming architecture, the Bund's former British financial center, Shanghai Museum's bronze and jade collection, and Xintiandi's old French Concession, with an English-speaking guide, private transport, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and local lunch included. You choose between public transport or private vehicle for the route. Children from age 1 are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat.Is it for me?Book the private vehicle option if you want the flexibility to pause longer at any stop or adjust the pace—the guide and driver move at your rhythm. Choose public transport if you prefer a smaller footprint and the chance to move through Shanghai the way locals do, though timing becomes tighter and the day requires more walking between stations.
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: 468m Observation Decks & Glass SkywalkYou get admission to Shanghai's most iconic tower with access to the 259-meter glass-floored Transparent Skywalk, the 63-meter main viewing floor, and the Shanghai City Historical Development Exhibition Hall. The experience is self-guided, and your e-ticket is sent by email the day before your visit — just show it on your phone at the gate on Century Avenue in Pudong.Is it for me?This ticket works well if you want to see Shanghai's skyline from multiple heights without arranging separate transportation or timing — the self-paced format means you move through the levels on your own schedule, and the glass skywalk is the main draw that makes the visit memorable rather than routine.
Yu Garden Shanghai: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Self-Guided EntryYou book online, receive a QR code by WhatsApp on arrival day, and skip the cash-and-queue situation entirely. Walk through Yu Garden's Ming Dynasty pavilions, bridges and water gardens at your own pace, with entry to the Garden of Virtue Harmony and Tower of Buddhist Incense included. Pick morning or afternoon depending on your Shanghai itinerary—the whole thing is self-guided, so you move as slowly or quickly as you want.Is it for me?Right for anyone landing in Shanghai without time to hunt for an ATM or stand in a ticket queue—the QR code means you walk straight in whenever you choose that day. The self-guided format works best if you're comfortable navigating a large garden without a group or commentary, and prefer moving at your own speed.
Shanghai Tower & Bund private 8-hour city sightseeing tourThis 8-hour private guided tour of Shanghai covers the city's financial heart and waterfront history, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll ride the express elevator to Shanghai Tower's observation deck (55 seconds to the 118th floor), explore the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, walk through the 1933 Old Millfun art district, visit People's Square and Park Hotel, and finish at the Bund to see 26 buildings spanning different architectural eras. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or another language, recommends lunch spots based on what you want to eat, and handles all entrance fees.Is it for me?The tour runs 8 hours with moderate walking across multiple neighborhoods and museums, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet for stretches and want to cover Shanghai's main landmarks in a single day. If you prefer a slower pace or want to linger longer at one site, a private guide lets you adjust the timing as you go.
Shanghai Tower, Zoo & Nanjing Road: 9-hour private tourA private 9-hour sightseeing tour of Shanghai with a professional guide covering Shanghai Tower, the Bund, Shanghai Zoo, Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road. The tour includes metro fares, all entrance fees, a guide in your choice of language, and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) for lunch. Hotel pickup is included; private transportation is available as an add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want one guide to navigate you through six major Shanghai sites in a single day using metro transit, with all entrance fees included.
Shanghai Tower: 118th Floor Observatory & Fastest ElevatorYou 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.
Shanghai Tower 118th Floor: 546m Observation Deck & City ViewsYou 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.
Shanghai Tower and French Concession Private Day TourA 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.
Shanghai Zoo, Qibao Old Town & Shanghai Tower: Private metro tourThis 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.
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket & Entry | Morning & Afternoon SessionsYou enter Yu Garden with your official e-ticket and valid ID, choosing either the morning slot (9am–12:30pm) or afternoon (12:30–4pm). You walk winding pathways past ornate pavilions, koi ponds, and ancient rockeries without navigating entry lines or arranging transport. The garden is flat and accessible, and you spend as long as you want exploring before heading out to the nearby bazaar or back into the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Shanghai's only classical Chinese garden downtown without navigating entry lines or arranging separate transport—the timed slot is what keeps the garden from overwhelming with crowds, and the self-guided format means you spend as long as you want in front of each pavilion or pond.
Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: 360° Views & Glass SkywalkYou 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.
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket & Optional Private TransferYou 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.
Shanghai: Yu Garden & Huangpu Cruise & 24h Bus PassYou 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.
Shanghai Tower, The Bund & Huangpu River Night CruiseA half-day group tour of Shanghai combining three vantage points: the Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observation deck for panoramic views, free time at The Bund to walk among historic colonial buildings, and a 50-minute Huangpu River night cruise watching the illuminated skyline. The tour includes a guide, sightseeing bus, tower entry and cruise ticket; groups run two to twenty-five travelers.Is it for me?Choose the group option that matches your party size—two travelers or three to twenty-five—and you move through all three vantage points on a single schedule, with the guide and bus handling the logistics so you focus on the views instead of navigation.
Shanghai Disneyland: 1-Day Ticket & Hotel TransferYou 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.
