Beijing, Shanghai tour
Explore Shanghai's iconic Bund, People's Square, and Shanghai Museum on this private 3-day tour. Seamless airport and train station transfers included.
Discover the dynamic energy of Shanghai on this private 3-day tour, designed for travelers seeking a refined introduction to China's most cosmopolitan city. Begin with a seamless arrival transfer from Shanghai's airports or railway stations to your centrally located hotel. After a brief rest, embark on a leisurely walk along the Bund, where historic colonial architecture meets the futuristic Pudong skyline. Day two immerses you in the city's cultural heart at People's Square, home to the renowned Shanghai Museum, housing over 112,000 artifacts spanning from the Old Stone Age to modern times. Your final day offers free time before a comfortable transfer to your departure point. This tour combines curated sightseeing with the flexibility to explore at your own pace, perfect for independent travelers.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Pick up from Shanghai airports or Shanghai railway stations and transferred to your hotel in Shanghai (booked by us). After taking a short break and freshening up, you are first arranged to have a short walk along The Bund. The Bund, or the waterfront,is now surrounded by about 50 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance.

Then embark on a cruise boat cruising on the Huangpu River passing the Bund on the west bank and Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, World Financial Center and more futuristic buildings at Lujiazui in Pudong on the east bank of Huangpu River. Back to your hotel.

Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai. First come to People's Square in the city center, covering 140,000 square meters, surrounded by the municipal government office building, the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai City Planning Exhibition Hall and the Grand Theatre.
You are arranged to visit Shanghai Museum. The museum has the selection of over 112,000 Chinese cultural relics from the Old Stone Age to modern times, which includes bronzeware, calligraphy, paintings, pottery, porcelain, jadeware, stone carvings, Jiaguwen imperial seals, ancient coins, silk embroidery, dyed fabrics, ivory sculptures, ethnic crafts, etc.

Then cross Huangpu River and visit the new development zone in Pudong - Lujiazui, which is teemed with the futuristic, avant-garde buildings - Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Building, Bank of China Tower. Taking the elevator to the 88-storey Observation Deck of Jinmao Tower to have a bird's eye view of Huangpu River and the city as a whole.

Then move on to Shanghai Bazaar and Yu Yuan Garden. Yuyuan is the most famous garden in Shanghai. It is located in the heart of Shanghai's Old City (Shanghai bazaar), one of the few existent old tourist places in Shanghai. Shanghai bazaar is teemed with a great number of small streets and lanes where vendors sell their products and food stuffs to the tourists and local people. Back to your hotel.

Today you are free till you are transferred to Shanghai airports or train stations for your next destination.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | |
| Two nights at the designated Shanghai Hotels above with daily breakfast | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Dec. 01 - Feb. 28 | Luxury Class | Standard Class | Comfortable Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $419 | $365 | $335 |
| 3-5 persons | $369 | $319 | $285 |
| 6-9 persons | $319 | $269 | $235 |
| 10 persons up | $285 | $235 | $199 |
| Single room supplement | $145 | $95 | $59 |
| Mar. 01 - Nov.30 | Luxury Class | Standard Class | Comfortable Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $455 | $389 | $345 |
| 3-5 persons | $405 | $345 | $295 |
| 6-9 persons | $355 | $295 | $245 |
| 10 persons up | $319 | $259 | $209 |
| Single room supplement | $179 | $119 | $69 |
| Hotels in use | Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World or same class | Golden River View Hotel or same class | Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Shanghai or same class |
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