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Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights

5.0 (3 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights

About this activity

Make your Shanghai layover into a fun and memorable experience by taking this exclusive private layover tour. Discover the city’s best highlights from both old and new perspectives. From the 500-century elegant garden to soaring modern skyscrapers. From top site at Bund to the charming French concession or the famed local temple -the choice is yours. Great local guide, private door to door transfer, entrance fee to Yu garden are include. Optional lunch or dinner available to choose based on your own arrival schedule and interests.

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At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Chinese, English
Operated by
Sunny Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–6 years) · Adults (7–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
  • Included: Tasty local lunch or dinner ( If "Tour with Lunch or Dinner" is booked)
  • Included: Great Local guide
  • Included: Entrance fee to Yu garden

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks (( If "Tour with Lunch or Dinner" is NOT booked)
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. The Bund (Wai Tan)

    30 min

    Your local great driver will be holding your name sign waiting for you at the airport arrival area, enjoy the relaxing ride to the city center. Upon meeting your guide, have a discuss about your tour today. Following is the popular itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if you need make any changes. First , tour at the must visit site at The Bund, known as the “ Free Museum of the World Architecture”, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the river front and take in the fantastic view city’s best old and new skylines such as Oriental Pear TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower, Peace Hotel and more.

  2. Old Town (Nanshi)

    50 min

    Next head to Old Town Bazaar ,a top site in Shanghai that still preserve its traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, have fun explore around, check out the lively old street and bazaar market, cross the lucky ring bridge in the middle lake while taking in the ancient charm along. You may also enjoy some souvenir shopping here if needed.

  3. Yu Garden

    50 min Admission included

    Then pay the visit to the 500 years old Yu Garden, once a private garden owned by the Ming Dynasty official, one of the best-preserved classic Chinese gardens along the sea, enjoy the tranquil explore the elegant garden designed with exquisite rockeries, ponds , pavilions, flowers and trees while learn its fascinating culture and custom from your guide.

  4. Pudong New Area

    one hour

    Continue the tour to Pudong New Island, once a small swamp now has developed into the hubs of the world’s financial area. Take a walk on the skybridge along the “Forest of Skyscrapers”, marvel at some of the amazing world class towers such as Oriental Pear TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower etc. You could choose to go one of the top observation decks on the nice clear day to enjoy the spectacular view of the mega Shanghai. Based on the time and interests, you are free to choose other popular attractions such as: 1) Former French Concession; 2) Jade Buddha Temple; 3) People’s square/park, 4) Nanjing Road; 5) Museum such as Shanghai museum or Jewish museum, urban planning museum etc. After the great tour you will be dropped off at airport for your connecting departure flight or you could be dropped off at your city hotel if you stay overnight.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Pu Dong Airport
  • Hongqiao Airport

Private pick up is provided at Pudong or Hongqiao Internationa airport based on your arrival flight. Drop off could be airport or your city hotel if you stay over night.

Using your ticket

  • Your private driver will welcome you at arrival hall with your name sign, and your tour guide will meet you at tour starting place in the city center
  • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day

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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

  • In case your flight arrives early before 5.00 a.m, your local driver will pick up you at 7a.m at the airport arrival hall with the pick up sign.

  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation

  • Please provide detailed flight details upon booking

Options

  • Private Layover Tour Only

    Private Tour Only: Great guide, driver with car , entrance fee to Yu garden are included.

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour with Lunch

    Layover Tour with Lunch: Great guide, driver with car , entrance fee to Yu garden, tasty lunch are all included.

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour with Dinner

    Layover Tour with Dinner : Great guide, driver with car , entrance fee to Yu garden, tasty dinner are all included.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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