2-Day Private Shanghai Classic Tour

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Zhujiajiao Water Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Shanghai Bund — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See the best of Shanghai and Zhujiajiao on a private 2-day tour with an informative guide. First travel out to Zhujiajiao water town to see ancient streets lined with charming old buildings and stone bridges that cross the canals. Returning to Shanghai, take in colonial architecture along the Bund. The next day visit the Shanghai Musuem, walk through lovely Yu Gardens and Bazaar, browse the creative shops around Xintiandi and have a bird's eye view of the whole city in Shanghai Tower.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, 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: Breakfast
Included: Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Included: Private English Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunches and dinners
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entry visa fees
Not included: Arrival and departure flights or trains.
Not included: Not suitable for people over 80 years old

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Shanghai, Zhujiajiao Water Town, the Bund, Huangpu River Cruise

Shanghai

one hour

According to your arrival flight schedule, your personal tour guide will meet you at the airport. If you arrive by different means, your guide can also meet you at the port or railway station.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

5 hours Admission included

Then drive for about 1.5 hours to reach the Zhujiajiao Water Town, where you may take time to wander through the narrow streets, climb over the various bridges, discover interesting handmade articles from the street shops and appreciate the traditional architecture of the houses. It would be quite a different experience to see the old and ancient part of China.You may either try some local food in the water town.
The Bund

30 min

In the afternoon, your guide and driver will take you back to Shanghai. Stroll along the iconic Bund freely, you will enjoy the charming riverside scenery, and also the unique western and gothic architectures also deserve a look.
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

one hour

We will take you to the well-selected hotel for check-in. If you haven’t got enough of Shanghai’s unique charms, just continue to walk the lively Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street for more, until you think it’s time to leave (on your own).

Ocean Hotel Shanghai (4 stars)

Day 2 · Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden & Shanghai Tower; Airport See-off

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

2 hours Admission included

After breakfast, you will visit Shanghai Museum that presents you the profound history and culture of China. It is a large-scaled museum of ancient Chinese arts, collecting almost million relics of bronze wares, pottery, calligraphy works, paintings, etc.
Yu Garden

one hour Admission included

Then have a relaxing time rambling in the beautiful Yu Garden. Renowned as a shinning jewel among classical gardens in southern Yangtze River of China, it mainly features waterside pavilions, artistic stone carvings and wood engravings.
Yuyuan Old Street

40 min

After visiting Yu Garden, have a taste of Shanghai specialties. Tourists from all over the world like to taste snacks on Yuyuan Old Street. You may get advice from your local guide and try by yourself.
Xintiandi

30 min

In the afternoon, you will be accompanied to visit Xin Tian Di, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

Then, you will ascend to Shanghai Tower by taking the fastest elevator in the world. Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China, and the second in the world. You could look straight forward to the sharp roof of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, experience the roof of the Jinmao Tower at your feet and have a bird's eye view of the whole city.

Afterwards, your sightseeing trip will draw to an end as your guide will take you to the airport, railway station or port and see you off there.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pu Dong Airport
Hongqiao Airport

Pick you up from airports, railway stations or ports in 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.