Shanghai Layover Private Day Tour: Visa-Free First Look at Shanghai (Chinese/English/Japanese)

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⭐ Activity Highlights

  • Enjoy China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy. With a layover of more than 6 hours, you can easily leave the airport and experience Shanghai for half a day.
  • Multiple itinerary durations available (3–8 hours, four different packages), flexibly matched to your flight schedule, so you don't have to rush.
  • Multilingual guides accompany you throughout the trip. No need to research guides yourself or worry about transfers; just relax and enjoy the tour.
  • Deeply experience Shanghai's diverse charm: the Bund's international architecture, Lujiazui's skyline, Yu Garden's old town, Pujiang ferry, and authentic local flavors, all in one trip.
  • Precise itinerary design and real-time traffic monitoring ensure you maximize your sightseeing experience within limited transit time, while safely and punctually returning to the airport.

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Package type

Package 1: Airport pick-up to drop-off, 3-4 hours: Shanghai City Flash Mob (airport round trip)

Package 2: Airport pick-up to drop-off 5-6 hours: Shanghai 1-day scenic spot quick tour (airport round trip)

Airport pick-up to drop-off 7-8 hours: One day trip to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in Shanghai suburbs (round trip from airp

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$ 113.95

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What to expect

Default departure time is 09:00 (system fixed, cannot be modified). Airport pickup time will be based on your flight's actual landing time, so please feel free to place your order.

During your layover, we have prepared four Shanghai transit tour packages for you, available in Chinese, Japanese, and English. The duration ranges from 4 to 8 hours, flexibly matching your layover time.

Package 1: Airport pickup to drop-off 3-4 hours: Shanghai City Flash Tour

  • 0-1 hour: Airport pickup, experience the Maglev train (maximum speed 300km/h), then take a taxi to the Bund after arriving at Longyang Road Station.
  • 1-2 hours: Enjoy the beautiful scenery at the Bund.
  • 2-3 hours: Enjoy an authentic Shanghai meal.
  • 3-4 hours: Take a taxi back to Pudong Airport (approximately 1 hour drive) or Hongqiao Airport for drop-off.

Package 2: Airport pickup to drop-off 5-6 hours: Shanghai One-Day Sightseeing Express

  • 0-1 hour: Airport pickup, experience the Maglev train (maximum speed 300km/h), then take a taxi to Dongchang Road Ferry Terminal after arriving at Longyang Road Station.
  • 1-2 hours: Take a ferry from Pudong to Puxi (approximately 15 minutes), enjoying the Huangpu River view from the boat.
  • 2-3 hours: Head to Yu Garden Bazaar, enjoy a xiaolongbao meal.
  • 3-5 hours: Yu Garden Bazaar, and a stroll and shopping on Nanjing East Road.
  • 5-6 hours: Take a taxi back to Pudong Airport (approximately 1 hour drive) or Hongqiao Airport for drop-off.

Package 3: Airport pickup to drop-off 7-8 hours: Shanghai 1-Day Luxury Experience

  • 0-1 hour: Airport pickup, private car to Shanghai city center (approximately 1 hour drive).
  • 1-3 hours: Enjoy a Michelin-starred luxury crab feast.
  • 3-5 hours: Head to the Bund, take a Huangpu River cruise (approximately 50 minutes), and experience the beautiful scenery on both banks.
  • 5-6 hours: Stroll and shop on Nanjing East Road.
  • 6-7 hours: Head to Shanghai Tower, China's tallest building, and enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai city from the observation deck (height 546m).
  • 7-8 hours: Private car back to Pudong Airport (approximately 1 hour drive) or Hongqiao Airport for drop-off.

Package 4: Airport pickup to drop-off 7-8 hours: Shanghai Outskirts Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 1-Day Tour

  • 0-2 hours: Airport pickup, private car to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive).
  • 3-6 hours: Guided tour of the ancient town.
  • 7-8 hours: Return to Pudong Airport (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive) or Hongqiao Airport for drop-off.
Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street
Package one and two: Maglev train
Package one and two: Maglev train
Yuyuan Tourist Mart
Package 2: Yu Garden Shopping Mall
Shanghai cuisine
Package One: Shanghai Cuisine
Set Meal Three: Michelin Crab Feast
Set Meal Three: Michelin Crab Feast
Soup dumpling cuisine
Set Two: Soup Dumpling Cuisine
Huangpu River Ferry
Package 2: Huangpu River Ferry
Huangpu River cruise ship
Package Three: Huangpu River Cruise
International Architecture Exhibition Group
International Architecture Exhibition Group
Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Package Three: Shanghai Tower
Package Three: Overlooking the city night view from the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Package Three: Overlooking the city night view from the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Package Four: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Package Four: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

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