Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise

5.0 (8 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Yu Garden — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Shanghai Bund — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Shanghai's highlights on a private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and its nearby Bazaar, the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and a Huangpu River cruise. Become familiar with Shanghai's history at the Shanghai Museum, then enjoy the splendid Yu Gardens. Browse the goods at the traditionally styled Yu Bazaar and hit the modern shops along Nanjing Road. Check out colonial architecture on the Bund, and enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on the Huangpu River. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel China Guide

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air conditioned car with chauffeur
Included: Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Included: Centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Huangpu River Cruise Tickets
Included: Private English Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunches and dinners
Not included: Not suitable for people over 80 years old

Itinerary

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

1 h 30 min Admission included

Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, and then take you to visit Shanghai Museum. Covering an area of 40,000 square meters (47,840 square yards), it is a huge treasure house of ancient Chinese arts. You can take time to enjoy a fantastic collection of ancient Chinese art at the museum.
Yu Garden

1 h 30 min Admission included

After that, follow your guide to visit the Yu Garden, once a private garden owned by a court official. Now it has become an internationally recognized historical site. Here you will see, clear ponds, bizarre rockeries and lush plants harmoniously blending to create a natural atmosphere throughout the garden. Your knowledgeable guide will share historic stories with you.
Yuyuan Old Street

1 h 30 min

After leaving the garden, you will be guided to the nearby Yuyuan market to take a leisurely walk along the bustling pedestrian street. The pseudo-classic architectures lie along ancient streets to form a market selling souvenirs and snacks. You may have lunch here on your own choices.
The Bund (Wai Tan)

30 min

In the afternoon, hanging out in the Shanghai Bund, where you can capture the essence of both old and modern Shanghai. It is seated on the eastern bank of the Huangpu River, and faces the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Jin Mao Tower in Pudong on the opposite bank. Snap marvelous photos of this glamorous view and enjoy some leisure time here.
Huangpu River

one hour Admission included

Then, you will take a one-hour Huangpu River Cruise with the company of your guide. Cruising on the Huangpu River will provide you with a superb experience of viewing the Bund, enjoying the beauty of the river and taking nice photos of the high-rise architectural complex of Pudong from a different perspective.
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

30 min

Finally, you will pay a visit to the prosperous Nanjing Road to fully experience the city's prosperity and jolly atmosphere.

After that, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Parkline Century Park Hotel Shanghai
Ocean Hotel Shanghai
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
The Peninsula Shanghai
Sunrise On The Bund Hotel
Golden Riverview Hotel
Holiday Inn Shanghai Jing'an

Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai

Using your ticket

You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please carry for passport on the day of travel.