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Shanghai Highlights City Tour : Yuyuan Garden, Bund & Tianzifang

4.5 (4 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation
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Shanghai Highlights City Tour : Yuyuan Garden, Bund & Tianzifang

About this activity

Experience the best of Shanghai on this small-group tour limited to 15 guests. Begin in the historic Old Town with Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden surrounded by lively bazaars. Walk along the Bund waterfront, where colonial-era buildings face the modern Pudong skyline. Explore the Shanghai History Museum to learn about the city’s transformation into a global metropolis. After a local Chinese lunch, wander the artistic lanes of Tianzifang, filled with galleries, boutiques, and cafés. With a small group size and comfortable transportation, enjoy a relaxed, personalized experience of Shanghai’s culture, history, and modern charm.

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At a glance

Duration
6–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Century Holiday OTA

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour guide
  • Included: Chinese lunch served at a local restaurant
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Transfers between attractions by air-conditioned coach

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
  • Not included: Global Financial Center top floor admission ticket (approx. CNY180 per person)

Itinerary

  1. Downtown

    Passing by

    Heart of Shanghai, close to popular attractions, restaurants, shops, and cultural sites.

  2. Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)

    one hour Admission included

    Explore the Chenghuangmiao surrounding Yuyuan Garden. Bustling streets feature traditional architecture, souvenir shops, tea houses, and local snacks, offering a lively glimpse into Shanghai’s historic culture.

  3. Yu Garden

    one hour Admission included

    Step into Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden built during the Ming Dynasty. Admire elegant pavilions, koi ponds, rockeries, and zigzag bridges, showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese landscaping.

  4. The Bund

    45 min

    The Bund is Shanghai’s most famous waterfront promenade, showcasing a row of grand European-style buildings from the early 20th century. Across the Huangpu River, see the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong. It’s an ideal spot for photographs and to appreciate Shanghai’s unique blend of history and modernity.

  5. Shanghai History Museum

    one hour Admission included

    Located near People’s Square, the Shanghai History Museum presents the city’s transformation from a small fishing village to a global metropolis. Exhibits include life-size street scenes, vintage trams, historic artifacts, and photographs that vividly illustrate Shanghai’s culture, trade history, and everyday life across centuries.

  6. Tianzifang

    one hour

    Explore Tianzifang, a maze of narrow lanes converted from traditional Shikumen houses. Today, it’s a hub for art studios, boutiques, galleries, and cafés. Wander the alleys, shop for unique souvenirs, and enjoy the creative, bohemian vibe that blends Shanghai’s past and present.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance. Please wait in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required

  • Hotel information should be provided 24 hours before departure

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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