Shanghai Guided Tour

Explore Shanghai and discover its typical neighborhoods, temples, and gardens. You can choose a half-day tour or a full-day tour.

Tour Details

When booking, you can select one of the following routes. Each option includes hotel pickup from hotels in central Shanghai and an English-speaking guide. Below are the details of each option.

Morning Tour (4 Hours)

After being picked up from your hotel in Shanghai at the scheduled time, we will first visit the Jade Buddha Temple, renowned as the most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai. Established during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, this temple houses an invaluable collection of Jade statues from Burma. You will learn about the monks residing there and their connection to the Shanghai Buddhist Institute.

Next, we will proceed to the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, where you'll be able to observe the pearl cultivation process. Following this, we will head to People Square, a large green space filled with plants and trees, offering you the chance to feed doves!

After that, we'll visit the Shanghai Museum, which boasts a collection of over 120,000 pieces from various historical periods in China, including bronze ware, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ancient Chinese coins, jade carving, and ancient furniture. We recommend renting an audio guide to enhance your 1.5-hour visit to the museum.

Finally, after 4 hours, we'll drop you back at your hotel.

Start time: pickup for this tour begins at 8 am.

Afternoon Tour (4 Hours)

After picking you up from your hotel in Shanghai at the scheduled time, we will take you to enjoy a delicious traditional Chinese lunch, allowing you to experience the local cuisine.

Post-lunch, we will set off to explore the city's main attractions. First, we'll visit the Yuyuan Garden, where you will be captivated by its traditional pavilions and enchanting ponds. Next, we will head to Shanghai Old Street to observe local businesses and restaurants, learning about the origins of the street during the Ming Dynasty as we appreciate its architecture.

Our next stop will be the Bund, a landmark that represents both historical and modern Shanghai, noted for its 4-kilometre (2.4-mile) promenade that once housed the city’s financial and commercial centers.

We will continue to the silk factory to learn about silk production, which has been a staple of Chinese culture since the 14th century. If interested, you will also have the opportunity to purchase silk products.

After this, we will drive through the former French Concession District and enjoy a stroll through Shanghai's entertainment district, Xin Tian Di. This area features preserved brick buildings transformed into modern clubs, restaurants, and boutiques, allowing you some free time to explore.

Finally, after a total of 4 hours, we will return to your hotel.

Start time: pickup for this tour begins at 12:30 pm.

Full-Day Tour (8 Hours)

For an even more comprehensive experience, this option combines both of the previous tours. After pickup from your hotel, we will follow the same itinerary as both the morning and afternoon tours.

Start time: pickup for this tour begins at 8 am.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels in central Shanghai. If you are not staying in the city center, we will contact you after booking to arrange an alternative meeting point.