Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise





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Duration
4 hours to 5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Maximize your experience of Shanghai visit regardless of the time constraints on a fully customized half day private tour, visit the city’s must-see attractions with your own expert guide. From elegant Yu garden to historical Bund; from charming French concession to exquisite Jade Buddha Temple or grand modern skyscrapers etc. In addition, enjoy a relaxing and romantic night river cruise when it’s fully illuminated. Flexible afternoon departure catering your own schedule.
What's Included
Included
River cruise ticket
Driver with air-conditioned car
Great Local guide
Local tasty dinner( If "Dinner" Option is booked)
Not included
Entrance fees if apply
Airports/Disneyland area & outskirts pick up and drop off ( Can be arranged at surcharge).
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Your local expert guide and the driver will meet at your place in Shanghai. Choose flexible departure according to you own schedule. Typically for the first-time visitors recommend you tick off the must-see highlights such as Old Town/ Yu garden, Bund, French concession, historic Jade buddha temple. As private customized tour, the itinerary can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary, please feel free to let your guide know if you need to make any changes during the tour.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
After exploring the old town / Yu garden bazaar, you will head to the Bund. One of the top attractions in Shanghai with spectacular old and new skylines along the waterfront. Enjoy a nice leisure stroll and learn the fascinating colonial history from your guide.
Stop 3
40 minutes
Stop 3
Next continue the tour to the charming French concession, enjoy fun time to explore the chic areas full of “European glamour”.
Stop 4
40 minutes
Stop 4
Make a stop at Lujiazui hub of Pudong new district, here marvel at fantastic buildings of the 21st skyscrapers such as Asia No.1 tallest building Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, 100-Storey Shanghai World Financial Tower, 88- Story Jinmao Tower. If nice clear day choose to go up to one of the observation decks and enjoy the amazing view of whole Shanghai.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
When night falls, head for Hungpu River cruise, enjoy a relaxing and romantic boat cruise along mother river of Shanghai, take in the wonderful view of city when it’s illuminated at night. If you have been to the above-mentioned sites, you could substitute to other sites such as Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center, Confucius Temple, Maglev train experience etc. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a local delightful dinner base on your own dietary requests. After the great tour you will be dropped off back to your hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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