Shanghai Highlights: Ultimate 1-Day Essence Tour
Short on time but eager to catch the soul of Shanghai? Designed specifically for first-time visitors and time-conscious travelers, this curated 1-day express tour immerses you in the city’s extraordinary contrast between past and future.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Yu garden
Yu garden
Wander through Yu Garden, a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty architecture, and explore the vibrant Old City Bazaar.
Lunch
Savor famous local delicacies like Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) during a curated lunch break.
The Bund
Stroll along Shanghai’s iconic waterfront promenade, famous for its grand lining of colonial-era European architecture facing the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui across the river.
Lujiazui
Stand atop one of the world's tallest skyscrapers in Lujiazui for breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the metropolis.
Ending Point
Lujiazui
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
· Your lovely English/French speaking guide
· Pick-Up transportation in Shanghai inner ring (city center)
· Gratuities
· Lunch (about 10 USD per person, for you and guide)
· Entrance ticket (about 6 USD per person for Yu Garden; 24 USD per person for Shanghai Tower)
· Personal expenses
· Post-tour transportation
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Yanran L.
I have over a year of professional guiding experience in Shanghai and its surrounding areas, where I've provided in-depth, personalized tours for international business clients invited by major corporations like Huawei. I specialize in curating immersive journeys through Shanghai's cultural veins, offering profound insights into historical landmarks like Yu Garden and the Bund. My experience includes successfully hosting high-level delegations, including government leaders from Mauritania and Tunisia, and I have accompanied over 50 distinguished global guests, taking care of every detail from airport transfers to cultural interpretation. Traveling with me means experiencing Shanghai not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of a bicultural local who bridges Eastern and Western perspectives.
$220/ per group
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