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Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights 5

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

By Jennys China Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$304 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

If you have very limited time in Shanghai, and want to go home with a great understanding of Shanghai, its people, history and culture, then this private day tour is perfect for you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and also discover Shanghai's fascinating mix of modern and classic character. The major attractions in this tour includes: Shanghai Tower, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Centre, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), Yu Yuan Garden, French Concession area and much more!

Note that observation decks in Lujiazui area are optional so you can choose based on conditions.

Activity location

  • Shanghai Tower
    • No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shanghai Tower
    • No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Check availability

Guide only

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Flexible tour option: This option includes guide service only to give you ultimate flexible to choose your sites and meals.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$304.10 x 1 AdultNZ$304.10
Total
Price is NZ$304.10

All-inclusive w/Metro & taxis

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Authentic dumpling lunch
Transport by metro/taxis: This option is includes entrance fees, lunch and public metro and taxis.
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$465.50 x 1 AdultNZ$465.50
Total
Price is NZ$465.50

All-inclusive W/Private Car

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Authentic dumpling lunch
Private car: Modern vehicle with A/C and ample room
All entrance fees: This option includes all entrance fees (except observation decks) and lunch.
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$558.77 x 1 AdultNZ$558.77
Total
Price is NZ$558.77

Activity itinerary

Shanghai Tower

  • 30m
The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa.) It has the world's highest observation deck and the world's fastest lifts at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world's A truly amazing view and experience.

Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

  • 15m
This iconic symbol of Shanghai, at 468 m (1,535 feet) high, was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. An observation deck is in the highest sphere with glass floor 360-degree view.

Shanghai World Financial Center

  • 15m
This iconic structure looks like a bottle opener and is the 2nd tallest building in Shanghai. Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors. The 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you'll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks.

Yuyuan Old Street

  • 1h
Once called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits as well as the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweller's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here.

Shanghai Confucian Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Confucius Temple was founded during the Yuan Dynasty, when Shanghai was just a small fishing village. It was also the most prestigious learning institution, combining a spiritual temple with a top-rated school. A beautiful and serene site of gardens, halls, statues and an amazing complimentary tea ceremony.

Former French Concession

  • 1h
Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.

The Bund (Wai Tan)

  • 1h
The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.

Location

Activity location

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    Shanghai Tower
    • No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shanghai Tower
    • No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

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