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Private Shopping Experience with Insider

4.3 (3 reviews) 4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Shopping Experience with Insider

About this activity

Shop till you drop in Shanghai local market. Get unforgettable shopping experience in most popular local markets: Fabric market, Tea market, off brand market, antique market, etc. Learn various fabric qualities and choose some to tailor made your suits, coat, dress, etc. Taste 3 different kind of tea and recognize what it is. Seek out a bargain or pick up some unique souvenirs in off brand, antique market.

You have options to visit 2 of your favor markets where to enjoy a half day (4 hours) shopping experience, or take a full day (8 hours) tour stroll in the 4 best select markets.

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At a glance

Duration
4–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Shanghai Advisor Tour

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: Professional shopping guide
  • Included: Round-trip private transfer
  • Included: Tea tasting experience in tea market

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

    4 hours

    Shanghai has been famed as the “Shopping Paradise” and the “Oriental Paris’ in history. Not only for shopping in the upscale malls, but more for the barging in the markets and hunting out treasure from Antique shops. There are 4 popular markets recommended by your local shopping expert. Fabric market (for tailor-made cloth); Tea market (various Chinese tea from all over China); Off brand market (Sale textiles, footwear, pearl, bags, handcraft, etc. Antique market (hunting out real antique from thousands of years ago)

    What you can do in the markets:

    Fabric market: There are hundreds of tailor shop in the market. Every shop is different and specializes in their own way. Some better for making suits and coats; others make silk; And some of them only make leather and leather jackets. You can even prepare photos or magazine images for fashion ideas! They will make it exactly the same as the example you show. Don’t worry, if you haven’t prepared already we do have a selection that would best represent the styles available! They also have plenty of ideas to share with you as well!

    Tea market: You have the opportunity to taste 3 different types of tea and learn about their quality, efficiency, history, etc. A tea expert will help you to choose the tea which matches with your body the best!

    Off-brand market: Get your handcraft, bags, sunglasses, artist, T-shirt, Pearl, etc. Everything you can imagine all made in China with brilliant quality.

    Antique market: You may have the chance to hunt out real antiques here only if you have a good eye for it! Otherwise, you must start practicing your bargaining techniques! Don’t worry, you shopping guide will give you an advice and prepare you ahead of time!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Ji Hotel Shanghai Zhangjiang
  • Jinbalan Hotel Shanghai Shenzhuang Baochun Road
  • Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Caobao Road Jiuxing Building Material Market
  • Shell Hotel Shanghai Pudong Gaoxing FTA Qiulan Rd
  • Jiu Yu Hotel
  • KE Hotel (Shanghai Hongqiao Airport)
  • Jinyao Huajia Hotel
  • Kaweisi Boutique Business Hotel
  • Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Baoyang Pier
  • Jinqiong Business Hotel
  • 99 Inn Shanghai South Station
  • Longyuan Hostel

and 3,712 more pickup points

Using your ticket

E-voucher and paper voucher all accept.

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear comfortable walking shoes

Options

  • 8 Hours Shopping Tour

    Duration: 8 hours

    Pickup included

  • 4 Hours Shopping Tour

    4 hours Private shopping tour. Flexible departure time from morning to afternoon.

    Duration: 4 hours

    Private car/mini van

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 3 reviews
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