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Shanghai Bund 3 Hours Discovery of Old and New via Local Ferry
Product code 5644193P11
From
From USD 55
Dates
Available from Apr 25, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Child ages 5-17, Adult ages 18-80
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Shanghai Bund 3 Hours Discovery of Old and New via Local Ferry
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Thai, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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Shanghai Bund 3 Hours Discovery of Old and New via Local Ferry





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Thai, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
This 3-hour tour offers 09:00 AM or 02:00 PM departures to fit your schedule. Cross the Huangpu LIKE A LOCAL Forget the tourist traps. We’re hopping on the local ferry for a 2-yuan crossing—the best skyline view in the city for the price of a snack. Go INSIDE the Bund’s Legends Most people just take a selfie out front. We’ll take you inside the Peace Hotel’s Art Deco lobby to walk the same halls as Charlie Chaplin and Sun Yat-sen. The "Viral" Skyline Shot We’ve found the perfect vantage point tucked under the Shanghai Tower and SWFC. We'll show you exactly where to stand to get that massive skyscraper backdrop. The Most Instagrammable Bridge Zhapulu Bridge is where the magic happens. You’ll get the historic Garden Bridge and the futuristic Pudong towers in one perfect frame. Shanghai’s Best-Kept Secret We’ll finish with a bonus stop at a hidden marble hall that most travelers walk right past.
Overview
This 3-hour tour offers 09:00 AM or 02:00 PM departures to fit your schedule. Cross the Huangpu LIKE A LOCAL Forget the tourist traps. We’re hopping on the local ferry for a 2-yuan crossing—the best skyline view in the city for the price of a snack. Go INSIDE the Bund’s Legends Most people just take a selfie out front. We’ll take you inside the Peace Hotel’s Art Deco lobby to walk the same halls as Charlie Chaplin and Sun Yat-sen. The "Viral" Skyline Shot We’ve found the perfect vantage point tucked under the Shanghai Tower and SWFC. We'll show you exactly where to stand to get that massive skyscraper backdrop. The Most Instagrammable Bridge Zhapulu Bridge is where the magic happens. You’ll get the historic Garden Bridge and the futuristic Pudong towers in one perfect frame. Shanghai’s Best-Kept Secret We’ll finish with a bonus stop at a hidden marble hall that most travelers walk right past.
What's Included
Included
Peace Hotel Lobby Visit
One-way Local Ferry Ticket
Multilingual Professional Guide
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will contact you via phone/WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the meeting time and location. On the day of the tour, the guide will be waiting for you at the agreed meeting point.
Itinerary
Stop 1
40 minutes
Stop 1
We begin at the birthplace of modern Shanghai. You'll admire the former British Consulate and Art Deco masterpieces like the True Light Building. We’ll also explore "New Chinese" luxury brands like ToSummer and Songmont to see how traditional aesthetics meet modern lifestyle.
Stop 2
40 minutes
Stop 2
Step into the Shanghai Postal Museum to capture the "Shanghai Gate," one of the city's most cinematic photography spots. Next, visit the Museum of Securities to experience the historic stock exchange via VR and view original global certificates. Finally, walk across the iconic Waibaidu Bridge to reach Zhapu Road Bridge—the ultimate vantage point to frame the historic Bund and futuristic Lujiazui skyline in a single shot.
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
From this elevated promenade, your guide will explain the dramatic contrast between the "Museum of International Architecture" on the Puxi side and the "Wall Street of the East" rising across the river in Pudong.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Step inside the lobby of the "Number One Mansion in the Far East." Experience the glamour of the 1930s Jazz Age, admire the signature green copper roof, and learn about the legends who stayed in this iconic Art Deco landmark.
Stop 5
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Skip the tourist cruises and board the authentic local ferry used by daily commuters. It’s the most genuine way to feel the river's scale and enjoy panoramic views of the skyscrapers from the open deck as we cross to Pudong.
Stop 6
20 minutes
Stop 6
We conclude at the base of China’s three tallest buildings. Your guide will lead you to the best "worm's-eye view" photography spots for the Shanghai Tower, SWFC, and Jin Mao Tower. Perfect for ending your tour with a futuristic masterpiece shot.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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