Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

Highlights

  • Visit sights like the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, and more

  • Cover 5,000 years of Chinese history with guided visits to historic sites

  • Comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel plus included lunch

Summary

This action-packed sightseeing tour begins with front-door pickup from your Shanghai hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. At the 19th-century Jade Buddha Temple, a Qing dynasty landmark, your guide gives a rundown on 5,000 years of the history and culture of the fast-paced city. Mingle with locals at People's Square before perusing 12,000 artifacts at the Shanghai Museum. After a tasty local lunch, stop at the picturesque Yu (Yuyuan) Garden and stroll along the Bund, Shangai’s legendary waterfront. Keep ticking off Shanghai highlights with a firsthand peek at the famous tree-lined boulevards of the French Concession district and the nightlife district of Xintiandi. Even first-time travelers will be Shanghai experts by the time they’re dropped back to their hotels.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Shanghai is a frenetic, picturesque port city, home to both traditional silk weavers and cutting-edge fashionistas. Get a taste of both ancient and contemporary sides of the city on this comprehensive full-day guided tour, which covers more than 5,000 years of Chinese history, from Ming-era temples to sleek new waterfront towers. The tour is the perfect primer for first-time visitors to Shanghai, or anyone traveling on limited time.

What’s included?

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide

  • Lunch

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Pickup and drop off from the hotels in the city center

  • Admission tickets

  • Entry/Admission - Jade Buddha Temple

  • Entry/Admission - Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - The Bund (Wai Tan)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Han Tang Tour Shanghai

About operator:

Shanghai is a frenetic, picturesque port city, home to both traditional silk weavers and cutting-edge fashionistas. Get a taste of both ancient and contemporary sides of the city on this comprehensive full-day guided tour, which covers more than 5,000 years of Chinese history, from Ming-era temples to sleek new waterfront towers. The tour is the perfect primer for first-time visitors to Shanghai, or anyone traveling on limited time.

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