Your Gateway to China's Treasures

3 days Free cancellation Private tour

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Chinese, English
Audio guide: English
Operated by: 240hr Travel China

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Day 1 · East Meets West

The Bund

1 h 30 min

Stroll along Shanghai’s iconic waterfront to admire colonial-era buildings and futuristic skyscrapers across the Huangpu River.

Time: 9:00–10:30 AM (avoid crowds).
Yu Garden

2 hours

A Ming-dynasty garden with pavilions, koi ponds, and zigzag bridges. Explore the bustling bazaar for souvenirs. Lunch here

Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Tianzifang

2 hours

Artsy labyrinth of galleries, indie boutiques, and cafés in renovated Shikumen houses.

Time: 2:00–4:00 PM.
Former French Concession

1 h 30 min

Tree-lined avenues, historic villas, and hip coffee shops. Don’t miss Sinan Mansions for a photo op.

Time: 4:30–6:00 PM.
Lujiazui Central Greenland

2 hours

Sky-High Option: Shanghai Tower Observatory (world’s second-tallest building) for 360° views.

Alternative: Cocktails at Flair Rooftop (The Ritz-Carlton, 58th floor).

Local Snack: Crab-shell sesame cakes (黄桥烧饼) at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (南翔馒头店) in Yu Garden. · Yunnan-inspired fusion in a moody, ethnic-chic setting. Try rosemary lamb skewers and pineapple sticky rice.

The Waterhouse at South Bund Industrial-chic boutique hotel with river views, blending history and modern design.

Day 2 · Past & Future Collide

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

2 hours

Ancient Chinese art, including bronzes, ceramics, and calligraphy. Focus on the Minorities Gallery for unique cultural insights.

Time: 9:30–11:30 AM.
Daming Cinema Nanjing West Road Shop

Passing by

Quick Walk: Glimpse Shanghai’s shopping heritage before heading to lunch.
Power Station of Art

2 hours

China’s first state-run contemporary art museum in a former power plant. Rotating avant-garde exhibitions.

Time: 1:30–3:30 PM.
M50 Creative Park

1 h 30 min

Industrial art district with edgy galleries and street murals. Great for buying unique prints.

Time: 4:00–5:30 PM.
Shanghai Circus World

1 h 30 min

Acrobatics show blending tech, dance, and gravity-defying stunts. Jaw-dropping for all ages!

Time: 7:30–9:00 PM.

Mercato Italian comfort food by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges. Truffle pizza and burrata salad are must-tries.

URBN Hotel Carbon-neutral boutique hotel in a quiet lane. Combines eco-luxury with Shanghai’s alleyway charm.

Day 3 · Off the Beaten Path

Wukang Road

1 h 30 min

Wander this historic avenue lined with 1920s villas. Snap the iconic Wukang Mansion (former “I.S.S Norman Apartment”).

Time: 9:00–10:30 AM.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

3 hours

Venice of the East! Boat ride through canals, visit Qing-dynestone bridges, and try sticky rice stuffed with pork (扎肉).

Time: 2:00–5:00 PM.

1-hour taxi or 1.5 hours metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station.
Found 158

2 hours

Vibe: Underground bars and speakeasies in converted bomb shelters. Sip cocktails at Sober Company or dance at Arkham.

Aimee’s Bakery Bites: Fresh sourdough, avocado toast, and flat whites—Western comfort with local ingredients. · Fu 1039 Shanghainese classics like braised pork belly and drunken chicken in a restored French Concession villa. · Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet A 20-course sensory feast with immersive tech (sound, scent, visuals). Book months ahead!

The Puli Hotel & Spa Urban sanctuary with a Zen garden and infinity pool. Ideal for unwinding after a packed trip.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Take the Subway Line 11 and go to the Exit 11 we will meet at the outside gate.

End point

Take the Subway Line 11 and go to the Exit 11 we will meet at the outside gate.

Pickup points

GreenTree Alliance Disneyland North Gate
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
Acme Service Apartment
Juran Fashion Hotel
Opartment
Haishang Xiaowo Beijing East Road
Jingchang Hotel Shanghai Xinchang
The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi
Phoenix Hotel Huangpu
Huijiang Holiday Hotel
Sweetome Vacation Apartment - East Nanjing Road
Seventh Heaven Hotel

and 68 more pickup points

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.