




One-Day Shanghai Essence and Water Village Tour
Product code 214248P79
From
From USD 206
Dates
Jul 30, 2026 to Jul 25, 2027
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-99
Options
Private day tour
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 206
One-Day Shanghai Essence and Water Village Tour





Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
View Shanghai in three ways in one day: From a super-tall skyscraper: Skip the lines at the amazing World Financial Center and view shanghai from on high. By ancient waterway: Take a sculling boat through Zhujiajiao Water Village. Walking between past and future: Wander along the unique bund and discover the old and new faces of Shanghai's colonial and 21st century buildings.
Overview
View Shanghai in three ways in one day: From a super-tall skyscraper: Skip the lines at the amazing World Financial Center and view shanghai from on high. By ancient waterway: Take a sculling boat through Zhujiajiao Water Village. Walking between past and future: Wander along the unique bund and discover the old and new faces of Shanghai's colonial and 21st century buildings.
What's Included
Included
Admission to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai World Financial Center.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Personal expenses.
A gondola tour in Zhujiajiao. (Price 200 RMB per boat)
Lunch
Tipping of guide & driver recommended on good service on a 2:1 ratio separately
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 1
8:00 AM - 9:30 AMHotel Pick-Up and Journey to Zhujiajiao Water Village On the morning of your tour, your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby at around 8:00 AM, holding a placard with the China Highlights / Trippest logo and your name on it. Show our confirmation letter and you will be guided to our vehicle.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
9:30 AM – 11:30 AMExplore Zhujiajiao Water Village In centuries past Zhujiajiao (/joo-jyaa-jyaoww/) was a trading area: the many canals were used to ferry products along in little boats and barges. Boats are still very much part of the charm of the place. Small boats are ubiquitous there, functioning as a nice way to get a view of the town and experience local life. See our cruise guide on Zhujiajiao. It is recommended to take a gondola on the waterway to view the face of old town from a different angle at your pace. Your group will be 3 to 10 people, offering good flexibility. If you want some more time for taking photos, or you have more questions about the history and architecture, just let your guide know.
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunch at a local restaurant (Not Included)
Stop 4
3 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
12:30 PM – 4:00 PMAscend the World Financial Center In the afternoon, travel 1 hour by car to the World Financial Center and go up to the 100th floor for spectacular views of the city.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMWalking on the Bund Next we will drive you to the top scenic spot in Shanghai - the Bund. It is a fantastic promenade along the Huangpu River. Across the riverside street you will see some of the most unique and wonderful buildings of colonial Shanghai. To avoid a "just-a-glance" superficial experience, when we walk on the Bund, our guide will present an In-depth introduction. On a map we label the 17 most-representative buildings and document the architecture of Shanghai. What you will get is not only a few photos of the new buildings, but also the history and historic images of its colonial past.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMTransport to Your Hotel or Onward Transport We will transfer you to your hotel at the end of the tour, or, if you need to catch a flight or a train after the tour, we are more than happy to help you arrange it. Please let us know. Going back to your hotel in Shanghai will normally take about 20 to 30 minutes. Likewise for a Shanghai train station. Going to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport directly normally takes about 1½ hours, while 2 hours is needed for going to Pudong Airport from the Bund. You will need to be at the airport 1½ hours before a domestic flight, or 2½ hours before you're an international flight. Tell us about your departure time when booking, and remind our guide, and we will make arrangements accordingly.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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