One-Day Shanghai City Tour: Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi and Huangpu River Cruise


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From $164.27

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

On this day you will explore in depth some hidden gems of Shanghai with our expert guide.
• Visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall where you can see miniatures of all 6000 skyscraper buildings in the city.
• Visit the City God Temple and beautiful Yuyuan Garden, a private garden built for the well-connected Pan family, over 400 years old.
• A stroll along the avenue in the former concession area that blends Chinese and Western structural styles.
• Take a 40-minute cruise on the Huangpu River.

Great Experience Guaranteed:
• Daily guaranteed departure except Monday.
• No shopping detours
• Private english-speaking tour guide and air-conditioned vehilce.


What's Included

All admission tickets as listed in the itinerary

Bottled water

English-speaking friendly local guide.

Hotel pickup and drop off services are available within the middle ring zone of Shanghai.

Lunch at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

Airport transfer

Gratuities (recommended).

Personal expenses


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 75

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will receive details about the tour guide and pickup in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegetarian or gluten-free 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.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
Time: 8:30am - 10am

This huge hall displaying miniatures of the city is an amazing place to visit. You can see the modern skyscrapers currently in existence as well as those planned for the future. Under the theme “City, Humanity, Environment and Development", urban planning is an interesting and engaging topic throughout the world, relevant to city dwellers from any country. This unique glimpse of the present and future Shanghai can provide much food for thought, as well as enjoyment and a good overview of this often overwhelming city.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Yuyuan Garden was first created in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a private oasis for his father, the minister Pan En, in his dotage. The garden was the largest and most prestigious of its era in Shanghai, but unfortunately its great expense helped bankrupt the Pans.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yuyuan Old Street
Time: 14:00 - 14:30

After lunch, wander around at your leisure in the warren of streets hosting a variety of shops near the Yuyuan Garden.

The outdoor bazaar at Yuyuan Garden sells various souvenirs, arts and crafts. This area is liberally and colorfully decorated with Chinese lanterns and with animated life-sized figures (clockwork fantoccini) representing traditional Chinese lifestyle. Here, you can pause and have a taste of some interesting and typical Shanghai street food, while you take in the sights.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Xintiandi
Time: 15:00-17:00

You will be taken to Xintiandi (Shikumen)— this is a must-see place you should find time to include when visiting Shanghai.

Xintiandi is famous because of its history and ancient beauty. Art exhibitions and other cultural activities are often organized to attract tourists and locals alike. It is recommended you take a seat and decide which is original and which is new over a cup of coffee after your walk .

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Huangpu River
Time: 18:00 - 18:40

Take a 40-minute cruise at around 6 pm, when the buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River are lit up, and see some fabulous sights – 19th century architecture on one side rubbing shoulders with 21st century skyscrapers on the other.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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