Private Layover Tour of Shanghai Zoo, Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund and More

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About this activity

This layover tour provides a great opportunity to explore must-see attractions of Shanghai and it also can be customized based on your interests. With the assistance of our knowledgeable guide, we will get an overview of the city and hear about its history. The itinerary includes Qibao Ancient Street, Shanghai Zoo, Former French Concession, Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund.

1.Comprehensive sightseeing tour of Shanghai.

2.Stroll on Qibao Old Street, taste typical snacks and enjoy the local lifestyle.

3.Observe the giant panda and other animals up close.

4.Take the lift to the Oriental Pear Tower to have a bird's-eye view of Shanghai.

5.Pick-up and drop-off service at airport or hotel in central Shanghai.

6.Flexible starting and ending time depending on your flight.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: MoreFunAsia Shanghai Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission to the indicated attractions
Included: Qibao Old street snacks about 3 snack bars
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off service

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Qibao Old Street

2 hours Admission included

Qibao Town carries visitors back through the centuries by virtue of its history, culture, architecture and local people. A great variety of snacks in Qibao Ancient Town will attract your eye when you are walking the streets of the old town. We will taste Shanghai's traditional snacks and experience the local lifestyle.
Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Dongwu Yuan)

2 hours Admission included

Shanghai Zoo is a large-scale state-level zoo. There are not only animals from China, such as giant pandas, golden monkeys, South China tigers, Manchurian tigers, Yangtze alligators, elks, but also animals from all over the world, such as giraffe, kangaroo, penguin, hippopotamus, sea lion and the like.

You will visit the giant pandas in the Carnivore zone. The giant panda area is fan-shaped, where an indoor exhibition area and an outside playground can be seen. You can watch the panda's every movement. The playground is covered with trees, lawns, artificial mountains, pools so that the giant pandas can enjoy themselves.
Former French Concession

30 min

It is totally different from what you have imagined about this modern, crowded and busy metropolis with skyscraper jungles, is quiet and idle with lots of European style villas and buildings from the early 20th century. It is a great place to learn the history and unique beauty of the city and to escape from the bustling city for a while.
Xintiandi

30 min

Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture, with an old Shikumen building as a supplement. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Here, there is a collection of unique businesses from around the world.
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

2 hours Admission included

This 468 meters high tower is the world's sixth and China's second tallest TV and radio tower. However, even more alluring than its height is the unique architectural design that makes Oriental Pearl Tower one of the most attractive places anywhere. You will visit the Municipal History Museum which is located in the tower's pedestal.

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower consists of three main full-scope sightseeing spheres. Each of these spheres offers an observation deck. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking view of Shanghai at different heights. We will take an elevator up to glass-bottomed sightseeing floor at 259 meters and the main sightseeing floor at 263 meters. It is memorable to walk on it and enjoy a 360° view of the Huangpu River and buildings on both sides of the river.
The Bund (Wai Tan)

one hour

The Bund is the famous waterfront on the west bank of the Huangpu River and is regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund, such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. Others, we will enjoy the night scenery on both sides of huangpu river.